Nappy rash (aka irritant diaper dermatitis) are skin rashes that appear in the diaper area. Sx Joined patches of erythema and scaling mainly seen on the convex surfaces Central red, beefy erythema, with...

Mydriasis (aka blown pupil) is dilation of the pupil, usually defined as when having a non-physiological cause, but can be physiological. Cause Physiological, i.e. due to pupillary reflex Non-pathophysiological causes include: Disease Trauma Use of drugs,...

Flatulence (from Latin "flatus" meaning "breaking wind") is being affected with flatus (gas generated in the stomach/bowels). Sx Has a characteristic feculent smell, although it may vary in concentration, and can be excessive Volume...

Teen pregnancy is pregnancy in human females <20yo at the time that the pregnancy ends. Physiology A girl can become pregnant from sexual intercourse after she has began to ovulate which can...

Epilepsy syndromes are specific features that are present. These features include the age at which seizures begin, the seizure types, and EEG findings, among others. Identifying an epilepsy syndrome is...

Puerperal fever (from Latin "puer" meaning "child", "pario" meaning "give birth") is any bacterial infection of the female reproductive tract following childbirth/miscarriage. It usually occurs after the first 24 hours, and within...

Vitamins are vital nutrients (i.e. humans can't synthesize, or synthesize enough of, and must be obtained through diet) an organism requires in limited amounts. List Vitamin A (aka retinol) Vitamin B complexes, including: Vitamin...

Spasticity (from Greek "spasmos" meaning "drawing, pulling", aka tightness, stiffness, pull of muscle) is a feature of altered skeletal muscle performance, with a combination of paralysis, increased tendon reflex activity,...

Estrogen (from Greek "oistros" meaning "inspiration", but figuratively "sexual passion", and "-gen" meaning "producer of") is the primary female sex hormone. Purpose Responsible for development and regulation of the female reproductive system, and secondary...

Non-hodgkin lymphoma/disease are blood cancers, that include any kind of lymphoma, except Hodgkin's lymphoma. Pathophysiology Lymphomas are types of cancer derived from lymphocytes (i.e. a type of WBC) Classification Mature B cell neoplasms, including: B-cell...