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- + Thalamotomy
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- Thalamotomy
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An operation in which surgeons destroy small areas of the thalamus to alleviate one-sided tremor.
More Information on Thalamotomy: Movement Disorders
- + Thalamus
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- Thalamus
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Part of the brain that regulates the information that travels to the cerebral cortex.
More Information on Thalamus: Brain & Nerve Basics
- + Thalassemias
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- Thalassemias
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A genetic form of anemia, where red blood cells are not formed properly or in adequate numbers. It can be mild or severe and may or may not require treatment.
More Information on Thalassemias: Anemia & Blood Disorders
- + Thalidomide Exposure
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- Thalidomide Exposure
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A drug that was previously used to treat nausea during pregnancy. It caused severe birth defects in children whose mothers were exposed during pregnancy. It is now being studied as a treatment for some cancers.
More Information on Thalidomide Exposure: ObGyn Risk Factors
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- Thallium
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A type of radionuclide substance ("tracer") used in radionuclide imaging tests to make parts of the body more visible to a special camera. The image(s) can help doctors identify areas of damage and/or reduced blood flow.
More Information on Thallium: Heart Imaging & Rhythm Tests
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- Thallium Exercise Scan
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"Thallium Exercise Scan" is more commonly referred to as "Nuclear Stress Test" in the medical community.
Nuclear Stress Test
Also Known As: "Radionuclide Stress Test, Myoview, Cardiac Stress Imaging, Exercise Myocardial Perfusion Imaging, Thallium Treadmill Test, Thallium Imaging, Thallium Stress Test"
An exercise stress test that introduces a radionuclide substance, such as thallium, to create images of the heart before, during and after physical exertion.
More Information on Nuclear Stress Test: Heart Imaging & Rhythm Tests
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- Thallium Imaging
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"Thallium Imaging" is more commonly referred to as "Nuclear Stress Test" in the medical community.
Nuclear Stress Test
Also Known As: "Radionuclide Stress Test, Myoview, Cardiac Stress Imaging, Thallium Stress Test, Thallium Exercise Scan, Exercise Myocardial Perfusion Imaging, Thallium Treadmill Test"
An exercise stress test that introduces a radionuclide substance, such as thallium, to create images of the heart before, during and after physical exertion.
More Information on Nuclear Stress Test: Heart Imaging & Rhythm Tests
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- Thallium Stress Test
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"Thallium Stress Test" is more commonly referred to as "Nuclear Stress Test" in the medical community.
Nuclear Stress Test
Also Known As: "Radionuclide Stress Test, Myoview, Cardiac Stress Imaging, Thallium Exercise Scan, Exercise Myocardial Perfusion Imaging, Thallium Treadmill Test, Thallium Imaging"
An exercise stress test that introduces a radionuclide substance, such as thallium, to create images of the heart before, during and after physical exertion.
More Information on Nuclear Stress Test: Heart Imaging & Rhythm Tests
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- Thallium Treadmill Test
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"Thallium Treadmill Test" is more commonly referred to as "Nuclear Stress Test" in the medical community.
Nuclear Stress Test
Also Known As: "Radionuclide Stress Test, Myoview, Cardiac Stress Imaging, Exercise Myocardial Perfusion Imaging, Thallium Imaging, Thallium Stress Test, Thallium Exercise Scan"
An exercise stress test that introduces a radionuclide substance, such as thallium, to create images of the heart before, during and after physical exertion.
More Information on Nuclear Stress Test: Heart Imaging & Rhythm Tests
- + The Heart Study
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- The Heart Study
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"The Heart Study" is more commonly referred to as "Framingham Heart Study" in the medical community.
Framingham Heart Study
Also Known As: "Framingham Heart Disease Epidemiology Study, Framingham, Framingham Study"
A study of cardiovascular disease originally started in 1948 by the agency now known as the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. The project sought to identify the causes and risk factors associated with heart disease and stroke.
More Information on Framingham Heart Study: Heart Risk Factors
- + The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
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- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
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A voluntary health organization dedicated to blood cancer research, patient services and education. Its mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, as well as to improve the lives of patients and their families.
- + Theophylline
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- Theophylline
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A medication used to treat wheezing, shortness of breath or other breathing problems commonly associated with asthma, COPD, bronchitis, emphysema and other lung conditions. It is a bronchodilator, meaning that it opens constrict breathing passages.
More Information on Theophylline: Allergy & Asthma Drugs
- + Therapeutic Angiogenesis
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- Therapeutic Angiogenesis
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An experimental treatment that medically promotes the creation of new blood vessels. Ideally, it could offer the benefits of a bypass without the surgery.
More Information on Therapeutic Angiogenesis: Cholesterol
- + Therapeutic Embolization
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- Therapeutic Embolization
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"Therapeutic Embolization" is more commonly referred to as "Embolization" in the medical community.
Embolization
Also Known As: "Surgical Angiography, Embolotherapy, Neuroiterventional Radiology"
Process of inserting chemicals or other materials in the blood to reduce blood flow. Reduces bleeding from an injury or blocks blood flow to an area of the body (e.g., a tumor). It also refers to the process by which blood clots form embolisms.
More Information on Embolization: Blood Clot
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- Therapeutic Ultrasound
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"Therapeutic Ultrasound" is more commonly referred to as "Ultrasound Therapy" in the medical community.
Ultrasound Therapy
Treatment that uses a machine to generate high-frequency sound waves that are delivered through a gel on the patient's skin and into the body. It can help reduce pain, increase blood supply and soften fibrous tissues.
More Information on Ultrasound Therapy: Pain Management
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- Thermal Ablation
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"Thermal Ablation" is more commonly referred to as "Ablation" in the medical community.
Ablation
Also Known As: "Cryoablation, Ablative Therapy, Radiofrequency Ablation, Chemical Ablation"
Any procedure that removes or destroys a part of functioning tissue or organs. It can be accomplished through surgery, chemicals, radiofrequency, heat (thermal ablation) or cold (cryoablation).
More Information on Ablation: Chemo & Radiation Therapy
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- Thermal Biofeedback
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"Thermal Biofeedback" is more commonly referred to as "Biofeedback" in the medical community.
Biofeedback
Also Known As: "Neurofeedback, Neurobiofeedback, Biofeedback Therapy"
A technique in which patients are trained to gain some voluntary control over certain physiological conditions, such as blood pressure and muscle tension, to promote relaxation.
More Information on Biofeedback: Alternative Medicine Center
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- Thermic Effect of Food
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The increment in energy expenditure above resting metabolic rate used to digest, absorb and metabolize energy-yielding foods. It constitutes about 10 percent of total energy expenditure and is a component of total metabolism.
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- Thermography
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Also Known As: "Infrared Thermography"
A test in which an infrared camera is used to detect surface heat levels throughout the body, producing images called a thermogram. Since abnormal cells cause changes in temperature, this test may be used in the diagnosis of some cancers.
More Information on Thermography: Cancer Imaging Tests
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- Thermotherapy
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Also Known As: "Heat Therapy"
The use of heat to treat a disease or disorder. Techniques include heating pads, hot compresses and probes inserted into a specific area to deliver heat to one location.
More Information on Thermotherapy: Pain Management
- + Thiamin Pyrophosphate
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- Thiamin Pyrophosphate
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Also Known As: "TPP"
A coenzyme that includes the vitamin thiamin. It plays a key role in removing carboxyl groups and is part of the reaction that forms acetyl CoA from pyruvate during metabolism.
More Information on Thiamin Pyrophosphate: Vitamins
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- Thiamine
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"Thiamine" is more commonly referred to as "Vitamin B1" in the medical community.
Vitamin B1
A B vitamin necessary for growth, carbohydrate metabolism and normal neural activity. It is found in meat, yeast and the bran coat of grains.
More Information on Vitamin B1: Vitamins
- + Thiazide Diuretics
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- Thiazide Diuretics
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"Thiazide Diuretics" is more commonly referred to as "Diuretics" in the medical community.
Diuretics
Also Known As: "Water Pills, Potassium-Sparing Diuretics, Loop Diuretics, Osmotic Diuretics"
Medications that cause the kidneys to flush water and other substances (e.g., sodium) from the body through urine.
More Information on Diuretics: Heart Drug & Medication
- + Thiazolidinediones
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- Thiazolidinediones
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Also Known As: "Glitazones"
A class of antidiabetic agents used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It works by lowering the levels of glucose circulating in the body and may be used alone or in combination with other antidiabetics.
More Information on Thiazolidinediones: Diabetes & Endocrine Drugs
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- Thighbone
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"Thighbone" is more commonly referred to as "Femur" in the medical community.
Femur
The longest bone in the body, it is also known as the thighbone and is located between the hip and the knee.
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- Thioguanine
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"Thioguanine" is more commonly referred to as "Antimetabolites" in the medical community.
Antimetabolites
Also Known As: "Cytarabine, Capecitabine, Azacitidine, Fludarabine, Fluorouracil, Mercaptopurine"
Medications that block the body's chemical process, such as those that create chemical, proteins and substances needed for cells to grow and multiply. They may be used to slow the growth of tumors.
More Information on Antimetabolites: Cancer Drug & Medication
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- Thiols
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"Thiols" is more commonly referred to as "Organosulfur Compounds" in the medical community.
Organosulfur Compounds
Also Known As: "Organic Sulfur Compounds"
Phytochemicals found in garlic, onions, chives and leeks that may serve as anticarginogens (preventing or fighting cancer). They may also be sold as ingredients in dietary supplements.
More Information on Organosulfur Compounds: Herbs & Supplements
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- Thioproperazine
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"Thioproperazine" is more commonly referred to as "Fluphenazine" in the medical community.
Fluphenazine
Also Known As: "Mesoridazine, Pericyazine, Chlorpromazine, Perphenazine, Trifluoperazine, Methotrimeprazine, Prochlorperazine"
Medications belonging to the drug class called typical or conventional antipsychotics.
More Information on Fluphenazine: Psychiatric Medications
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- Thioridazine
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Also Known As: "Molindone, Haloperidol, Pimozide, Loxapine"
A type of antipsychotic, medication used to treat schizophrenia and symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions and hostility.
More Information on Thioridazine: Psychiatric Medications
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- Thioxanthenes
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"Thioxanthenes" is more commonly referred to as "Butyrophenones" in the medical community.
Butyrophenones
Also Known As: "Piperazines, Dibenzoxazepines, Piperidines, Phenothiazines"
A class of medication belonging to a broader drug class called typical or conventional antipsychotics.
More Information on Butyrophenones: Psychiatric Medications
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- Third Degree Burn
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The most severe type of burn. It damages all layers of the skin and extends deeper into underlying tissues. The affected area may appear white or charred black.
More Information on Third Degree Burn: Skin & Hair Basics
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- Third Degree Heart Block
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"Third Degree Heart Block" is more commonly referred to as "Heart Block" in the medical community.
Heart Block
Also Known As: "Atrioventricular Block, First Degree Heart Block, Complete Heart Block, Movitz AV Block, Second Degree Heart Block, AV Block, Complete AV Block"
The delayed or complete lack of electrical communication between the heart's upper chambers and lower chambers. This causes abnormally slow heart rhythms. It may be classified by the extent that electrical activity is disrupted.
More Information on Heart Block: Arrhythmia
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- Third Molars
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"Third Molars" is more commonly referred to as "Wisdom Teeth" in the medical community.
Wisdom Teeth
The third set of molars that generally erupt in late adolescence. While they are just as useful as the other teeth when healthy, they may be prone to a number of complications, such as growing in improperly or failing to erupt (impaction).
More Information on Wisdom Teeth: Oral Health Basics
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- Thomsen's Myotonia
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"Thomsen's Myotonia" is more commonly referred to as "Myotonia Congenita" in the medical community.
Myotonia Congenita
Also Known As: "Becker's Myotonia"
Any muscle disorder present at birth. This includes hundreds of distinct neuromuscular syndromes and disorders. Loss of muscle tone and muscle weakness in infancy and delayed motor milestones (e.g., walking) are typical.
More Information on Myotonia Congenita: Birth & Genetic Disorders
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- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
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"Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm" is more commonly referred to as "Aortic Aneurysm" in the medical community.
Aortic Aneurysm
Also Known As: "Congenital Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm"
A general condition characterized by the dilation (or enlargement) of part of the aorta. Typically, the widening of that area is considered to be an aneurysm when it is more than 1.5 times its normal size.
More Information on Aortic Aneurysm: Aneurysm
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- Thoracic Endarterectomy
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"Thoracic Endarterectomy" is more commonly referred to as "Endarterectomy" in the medical community.
Endarterectomy
Also Known As: "Intracranial Gas Endarterectomy, Femoral Endarterectomy, Gas Endarterectomy, Thromboendarterectomy"
The surgical removal of atherosclerotic plaque buildup on the walls of blood vessels. It is most commonly performed on the carotid arteries of the neck, but can be performed on blood vessels to the brain, heart and other areas of the body.
More Information on Endarterectomy: Stroke
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- Thoracic Kyphosis
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"Thoracic Kyphosis" is more commonly referred to as "Kyphosis" in the medical community.
Kyphosis
Also Known As: "Pott's Curvature, Dowager Hump, Humpback, Spinal Curvature, Hunchback"
Exaggeration of the normal posterior curve of the spine that results in the deformity known as humpback or hunchback. Also refers to excessive curvature of the spine that may cause osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.
More Information on Kyphosis: Back, Neck & Shoulder Pain
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- Thoracic Lumbar Radiculopathy
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Also Known As: "Lumbar Radiculopathy, Thoracic Radiculopathy"
A form of diabetic neuropathy affecting the chest and abdomen. Nerve damage causes muscle weakness and pain which may progress to complete deterioration of muscle.
More Information on Thoracic Lumbar Radiculopathy: Neuropathy
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- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
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Also Known As: "TOS"
The general term for a type of chronic diseases caused by the compression or stretching of nerves and blood vessels running between the neck and shoulder.There are five types: true neurologic, disputed, arterial, venous and traumatic TOS.
More Information on Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Chest & Related Pain
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- Thoracic Pain
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"Thoracic Pain" is more commonly referred to as "Chest Pain" in the medical community.
Chest Pain
Also Known As: "Chest Discomfort, Chest Pressure, Chest Wall Pain, Chest Tightness"
Pain that is felt in the chest, which includes the entire rib cage. While it is commonly associated with a heart attack, it can be a symptom of numerous conditions.
More Information on Chest Pain: Chest & Related Pain
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- Thoracic Radiculopathy
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Also Known As: "Lumbar Radiculopathy"
A form of diabetic neuropathy affecting the chest and abdomen. Nerve damage causes muscle weakness and pain which may progress to complete deterioration of muscle.
More Information on Thoracic Radiculopathy: Neuropathy
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- Thoracic Spine
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The twelve vertebrae of the spine located in the chest that are attached to the rib cage.
More Information on Thoracic Spine: Back, Neck & Shoulder Pain
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- Thoracic Spine Surgery
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Also Known As: "Middle Back Surgery"
Surgery to correct pain and other symptoms caused by damage to the thoracic spine (the portion of the spinal cord located in the chest and attached to the rib cage.).
More Information on Thoracic Spine Surgery: Head & Spine Injury
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- Thoracoscopy
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A diagnostic procedure and/or treatment in which an endoscope is used to see the thoracic area (usually the thoracic spine). It may be used in the treatment of scoliosis.
More Information on Thoracoscopy: Pain Imaging Tests
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- Thought Disorders
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Mental disorders in which the patient has an impaired perception of reality, such as in schizophrenia.
More Information on Thought Disorders: Schizophrenia & Psychosis
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- Threadworm
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"Threadworm" is more commonly referred to as "Pinworm Infection" in the medical community.
Pinworm Infection
Also Known As: "Enterobiasis, Seatworm, Enterobius Vermicularis Infection"
A parasitic infection by a small, white intestinal worm called Enterobius vermicularis that lives in the human rectum. Females exit the anus and deposit eggs on the surrounding skin.
More Information on Pinworm Infection: Infectious Disease Basics
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- Threats
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Something that causes immanent or potential harm. May or may not be obvious and often exploit weaknesses. Some threats are only perceived.
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- Three Day Measles
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"Three Day Measles" is more commonly referred to as "Rubella" in the medical community.
Rubella
Also Known As: "German Measles, Rubella Virus Infection"
A childhood viral illness that can have serious effects on a fetus (birth defects, stillbirth) if the mother contracts the illness during pregnancy. A vaccine is available and is part of routine childhood immunization.
More Information on Rubella: Skin Related Infections
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- Three Quarter Crown
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An artificial crown that covers mainly three surfaces of anterior teeth and four surfaces of posterior teeth.
More Information on Three Quarter Crown: Dental Restorations
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- Throat
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A portion of the digestive tract between the rear of the mouth and the esophagus. It includes the fauces and the pharynx.
More Information on Throat: Nose & Throat
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- Throat Cancers
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Cancers that begin in the throat. There are four main types: Oropharyngeal (tongue base, tonsils, soft palate), nasopharyngeal (nose back, toward the skull base), laryngeal (larynx) and hypopharyngeal (where the throat connects to the esophagus).
More Information on Throat Cancers: Head, Neck & Mouth Cancer
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- Throat Culture
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Also Known As: "Strep Screen"
A test that uses a swab to collect tissue from the back of the throat for laboratory analysis.
More Information on Throat Culture: Cold & Flu Basics
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- Thrombectomy
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A procedure in which the surgeon opens a vein and cuts out an existing blood clot (thrombectomy) or embolism (embolectomy). It is used to treat peripheral venous disorders.
More Information on Thrombectomy: Vascular Disease
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- Thrombi
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"Thrombi" is more commonly referred to as "Blood Clots" in the medical community.
Blood Clots
Also Known As: "Venous Blood Clot, Atherothrombosis, Thrombus"
A clump of blood that forms in or around a vessel as a result of coagulation (the blood's natural tendency to clump and stick).
More Information on Blood Clots: Blood Clot
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- Thromboangiitis
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"Thromboangiitis" is more commonly referred to as "Buerger Disease" in the medical community.
Buerger Disease
A rare inflammation of the small arteries in the arms and legs. Blood clots may form, leading to a lack of oxygen to the hands and feet. This causes leg pain during exertion and may lead to gangrene. It is strongly related to or worsened by smoking.
More Information on Buerger Disease: Vascular Disease
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- Thrombocytes
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"Thrombocytes" is more commonly referred to as "Platelets" in the medical community.
Platelets
Also Known As: "Blood Platelets"
Factors in the blood that affect coagulation, clotting and hemostasis (stoppage of bleeding). In response to injury, platelets begin to stick to each other and to the sides of the injured tissue to form a plug, blocking further blood loss.
More Information on Platelets: Heart Basics
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- Thrombocytopenia
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Also Known As: "Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia, Essential Thrombocytopenia"
Any disorder in which there are not enough platelets, which are needed to help blood to clot. People with this condition may experience abnormal bleeding.
More Information on Thrombocytopenia: Anemia & Blood Disorders
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- Thrombocytopenia Absent Radius Syndrome
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"Thrombocytopenia Absent Radius Syndrome" is more commonly referred to as "TAR Syndrome" in the medical community.
TAR Syndrome
Also Known As: "Radial Aplasia Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Tetraphocomelia Thrombocytopenia Syndrome"
A syndrome named for its major characteristics: Thrombocytopenia (low platelet levels in the blood) and Aplasia (absence) of the Radius (a long bone of the forearm). The genetic condition may also include one or more congenital heart defects.
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- Thromboembolism
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"Thromboembolism" is more commonly referred to as "Embolism" in the medical community.
Embolism
Also Known As: "Paradoxical Embolism"
The obstruction of a blood vessel by a foreign substance, such as a blood clot, which has traveled through the bloodstream from another part of the body.
More Information on Embolism: Blood Clot
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- Thromboendarterectomy
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"Thromboendarterectomy" is more commonly referred to as "Endarterectomy" in the medical community.
Endarterectomy
Also Known As: "Intracranial Gas Endarterectomy, Femoral Endarterectomy, Gas Endarterectomy, Thoracic Endarterectomy"
The surgical removal of atherosclerotic plaque buildup on the walls of blood vessels. It is most commonly performed on the carotid arteries of the neck, but can be performed on blood vessels to the brain, heart and other areas of the body.
More Information on Endarterectomy: Stroke
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- Thrombolysis
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Also Known As: "Systemic Thrombolytic Therapy, Thrombolytic Therapy, Catheter Directed Thrombolysis"
A treatment that breaks up blood clots. It may include medications (e.g., "clot busters") or other therapies that are administered orally, intravenously, surgically or through a catheter.
More Information on Thrombolysis: Blood Clot
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- Thrombolytic Agents
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"Thrombolytic Agents" is more commonly referred to as "Clot Busting Drugs" in the medical community.
Clot Busting Drugs
Also Known As: "APSAC, rt-PA, t-PA, Tissue Plasminogen Activator, Thrombolytic Enzymes, Thrombolytic Drugs"
The only medications currently available that can dissolve or break up a blood clot.
More Information on Clot Busting Drugs: Blood Clot
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- Thrombolytic Drugs
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"Thrombolytic Drugs" is more commonly referred to as "Clot Busting Drugs" in the medical community.
Clot Busting Drugs
Also Known As: "APSAC, rt-PA, Thrombolytic Agents, t-PA, Tissue Plasminogen Activator, Thrombolytic Enzymes"
The only medications currently available that can dissolve or break up a blood clot.
More Information on Clot Busting Drugs: Blood Clot
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- Thrombolytic Enzymes
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"Thrombolytic Enzymes" is more commonly referred to as "Clot Busting Drugs" in the medical community.
Clot Busting Drugs
Also Known As: "APSAC, rt-PA, Thrombolytic Drugs, Thrombolytic Agents, t-PA, Tissue Plasminogen Activator"
The only medications currently available that can dissolve or break up a blood clot.
More Information on Clot Busting Drugs: Blood Clot
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- Thrombolytic Therapy
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Also Known As: "Systemic Thrombolytic Therapy, Catheter Directed Thrombolysis"
A treatment that breaks up blood clots. It may include medications (e.g., "clot busters") or other therapies that are administered orally, intravenously, surgically or through a catheter.
More Information on Thrombolytic Therapy: Blood Clot
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- Thrombophlebitis
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Also Known As: "Phlebitis, Vein Inflammation, Postphlebitic Syndrome"
A condition in which a blood clot has formed in a vein (thrombus), often resulting in the vein's inflammation (phlebitis). There are two different types of thrombophlebitis: superficial vein thrombosis (SVT) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
More Information on Thrombophlebitis: Vascular Disease
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- Thrombosis
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Also Known As: "Coronary Thrombosis, Retinal Vein Thrombosis, Venous Thrombosis, Arterial Thrombosis"
The formation of a blood clot in an artery (coronary or arterial thrombosis) or vein (venous thrombosis) that may or may not be accompanied by inflammation (phlebitis). Untreated in arteries thrombosis can lead to the death of the surrounding tissue.
More Information on Thrombosis: Blood Clot
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- Thrombotic Stroke
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"Thrombotic Stroke" is more commonly referred to as "Stroke & the Brain" in the medical community.
Stroke & the Brain
Also Known As: "Embolic Stroke, Ischemic Stroke, CVA, Cerebrovascular Accident, Brain Attack, Hemorrhagic Stroke"
A potentially fatal event in which oxygen-rich blood flow to the brain is restricted. There are two main types: ischemic (caused by obstructing blood clot) and hemorrhagic (caused by bleeding in the brain). Ischemic is most common.
More Information on Stroke & the Brain: Stroke
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- Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
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Also Known As: "TTP"
A rare life-threatening blood disorder in which the platelets (the body's natural blood-clotters) are destroyed.
More Information on Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: Anemia & Blood Disorders
- + Thrombus
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- Thrombus
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"Thrombus" is more commonly referred to as "Blood Clots" in the medical community.
Blood Clots
Also Known As: "Venous Blood Clot, Atherothrombosis, Thrombi"
A clump of blood that forms in or around a vessel as a result of coagulation (the blood's natural tendency to clump and stick).
More Information on Blood Clots: Blood Clot
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- Thrush
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Also Known As: "Oropharyngeal Candidiasis, Thrush Mouth, Tongue Candidiasis, OPC, Oral Candidiasis, Oral Thrush, Tinea Nigra, Mouth Candidiasis"
A yeast infection of the mouth characterized by whitish patches on the corners of the mouth, insides of the cheeks, tongue, palate and throat. It is caused by overgrowth of Candida fungus and is common in babies.
More Information on Thrush: Oral Infections
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- Thrush in Newborns
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Also Known As: "Oral Thrush in Newborns"
A yeast infection of the mouth characterized by whitish patches. It is due to overgrowth of the Candida fungus and is common in babies who breastfeed.
More Information on Thrush in Newborns: Newborn Care
- + Thrush Mouth
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- Thrush Mouth
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Also Known As: "Oropharyngeal Candidiasis, Tongue Candidiasis, OPC, Oral Candidiasis, Oral Thrush, Tinea Nigra, Mouth Candidiasis"
A yeast infection of the mouth characterized by whitish patches on the corners of the mouth, insides of the cheeks, tongue, palate and throat. It is caused by overgrowth of Candida fungus and is common in babies.
More Information on Thrush Mouth: Oral Infections
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- Thumb Sucking
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It is common and generally considered harmless for very small children to suck their thumbs. However, if thumb sucking continues after the permanent teeth have grown in, it can cause a variety of dental problems.
More Information on Thumb Sucking: Growth & Development
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- Thymic Neoplasm
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Also Known As: "Thymus Tumor, Thymus Neoplasm, Thymic Tumor"
Abnormal cells in the thymus, an organ of the lymphatic system located behind the breastbone in the chest. It can be benign or malignant. While rare, it is more common in people with immune system disease, such as myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness).
More Information on Thymic Neoplasm: Lymphoma (Hodgkin's & Non)
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- Thymic Tumor
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Also Known As: "Thymic Neoplasm, Thymus Tumor, Thymus Neoplasm"
Abnormal cells in the thymus, an organ of the lymphatic system located behind the breastbone in the chest. It can be benign or malignant. While rare, it is more common in people with immune system disease, such as myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness).
More Information on Thymic Tumor: Lymphoma (Hodgkin's & Non)
- + Thymoma
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- Thymoma
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Also Known As: "Thymic Tumor, Thymic Neoplasm, Thymus Tumor, Thymus Neoplasm"
Abnormal cells in the thymus, an organ of the lymphatic system located behind the breastbone in the chest. It can be benign or malignant. While rare, it is more common in people with immune system disease, such as myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness).
More Information on Thymoma: Lymphoma (Hodgkin's & Non)
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- Thymus Neoplasm
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Also Known As: "Thymic Tumor, Thymic Neoplasm, Thymus Tumor"
Abnormal cells in the thymus, an organ of the lymphatic system located behind the breastbone in the chest. It can be benign or malignant. While rare, it is more common in people with immune system disease, such as myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness).
More Information on Thymus Neoplasm: Lymphoma (Hodgkin's & Non)
- + Thymus Tumor
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- Thymus Tumor
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Also Known As: "Thymus Neoplasm, Thymic Tumor, Thymic Neoplasm"
Abnormal cells in the thymus, an organ of the lymphatic system located behind the breastbone in the chest. It can be benign or malignant. While rare, it is more common in people with immune system disease, such as myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness).
More Information on Thymus Tumor: Lymphoma (Hodgkin's & Non)
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- Thyroid Blood Tests
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Also Known As: "T4 Test, TSH Test, T3 Test"
Specific blood tests diagnose thyroid disorders by measuring the level of thyroid hormones in the blood or detecting key antibodies.
More Information on Thyroid Blood Tests: Diabetes & Endocrine Tests
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