Bma Illustrated Medical Dictionary
nightmares may be associated with traumatic experiences. Nightmares should not be confused with hypnagogic hallucinations, which ...
nitrofurantoinAn antibacterial drugthat is used in the treatment of urinary tract infection. Nitrofurantoin should be taken with ...
the ears) occurring after a noise has ceased is an indication that some dam- age has probably occurred. nomaThe death of tissue ...
menstrual pain, headaches, pain after minor surgery, and soft tissue injuries. The drugs reduce pain and inflamma- tion by block ...
a bleeding disorder, or a tumour of the nose or paranasal sinuses. nose, brokenFracture of the nasal bones or dislocation of the ...
The ladder is twisted into a spiral shape called a double helix. Each DNA chain has a “backbone” consisting of a string of sugar ...
nutrientAn essential dietary factor, in- cludingcarbohydrates, proteins, certain fats, vitamins, and minerals. nutritionThe scie ...
oat cell carcinoma A form of lung can- cer, also known as small cell carcinoma. obesityA condition in which excess fat has accum ...
with asbestos in industry. Allergic alve- olitis is caused by organic dusts (see farmer’s lung). Industrial chemicals can damage ...
difficulties and chest or upper abdomi- nal pain. The spasm may be caused by reflux oesophagitis, but often occurs for no appare ...
of reducing pain and providing nursing care until the oesophagus heals. Reflux oesophagitis is due to poor function of the muscl ...
olecranonIn the arm, the bony projec- tion at the upper end of the ulnathat forms the point of the elbow. olfactory nerveThe fir ...
cause of infertility, especially when other disorders of the sperm are also present. Normally, there are more than 20 mil- lion ...
operating theatreA specialized hos- pital room in which surgical procedures are performed. The risk of infection of open wounds ...
affects the brain or the nerves supplying the eye muscles, such as stroke, a brain tumour,encephalitis, or multiple sclerosis. o ...
accompanied by pain on moving the eyes. Vision usually improves within 6 weeks, but some optic nerve fibres will be damaged. Rec ...
impaction, dental) and alveolectomy. More complicated oral surgeryincludes orthognathic surgeryto correct deformi- ties of the j ...
during which there is no physical re- sponse to further sexual stimulation. Both men and women may experience problems with orga ...
and also occurs with asthmaand chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (see pul- monary disease, chronic obstructive). orthopticsT ...
ossificationThe process by which bone is formed, renewed, and repaired, starting in the embryo and continuing through- out life. ...
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