Tubal cancer
Tubal cancer (aka [primary] fallopian tube cancer) is a malignant neoplasm that originates from teh fallopain tube.
Precancerous
Precancerous (aka premalignant) condition, is a state of disordered morphology of cells, that is associated with an increased risk of cancer. If left untreated, those conditions may lead to cancer....
Iron status
Iron status (aka iron panel, iron profile, iron indices, iron test, iron studies) are lab blood tests used to evaluate body iron stores or iron level in blood.
Indications
Iron deficiency anemia
Iron...
Disorders of sex development
Disorders of sex development (aka intersex traits) are congenital conditions in which development of chromosomal, gonadal or anatomical sex is atypical.
Epidemiology
Various bodies have called for a review of medical classifications that...
Cachexia
Cachexia (from Greek "cacos" meaning "bad", and "hexia" meaning "condition, aka wasting syndrome, unexplained weight loss, unintentional weight loss) is the loss of body mass that can't be reversed nutritionally....
Hip dysplasia
Hip dysplasia (aka developmental dysplasia of the hip, congenital dysplasia of the hip) is a congenital or developmental deformation or misalignment of the hip joint.
Sx
Can range from barely detectable to...
STD
STD's (Sexually transmitted diseases) are illnesses that have significant probability of transmission via sexual means, including vaginal, anal, and oral sex. They can also be contracted via IV drug needles after use...
Polycystic kidney disease
Polycystic kidney disease (PCKD, aka polycystic kidney syndrome) is a genetic disorder in which abnormal cysts develop and grow in the kidneys. Cystic disorders can express themselves at any point,...
Apnea of prematurity
Apnea of prematurity is the cessation of breathing by a premature infant that lasts for >20 seconds, or is accompanied by hypoxia or bradycardia.
[faq]What is apnea of prematurity? I'm guessing...
Tzanck smear
Tzanck smear (aka Tzanck test, chickenpox skin test, herpes skin test) is scraping of an ulcer base to look for Tzanck cells (multinucleated giant cells). It indicates:
Herpes simplex
Varicella and herpes...