A chronic, inflammatory, connective tissue disease that can affect the joints and many organs, including the skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, and nervous system. It … [Read more...]
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corpus
The body of the uterus. … [Read more...]
pilocarpine hydrochloride
The hydrochloride salt of a natural alkaloid extracted from plants of the genus Pilocarpus with cholinergic agonist activity. As a cholinergic … [Read more...]
abscess
An enclosed collection of pus in tissues, organs, or confined spaces in the body. An abscess is a sign of infection and is usually swollen and inflamed. … [Read more...]
injection
Use of a syringe and needle to push fluids or drugs into the body; often called a "shot." … [Read more...]
implant displacement views
A procedure used to do a mammogram (x-ray of the breasts) in women with breast implants. The implant is pushed back against the chest wall and the breast tissue … [Read more...]
compression pump
A machine used to keep blood and lymph flowing by pushing air through bands or sleeves that are placed on the arms or legs. … [Read more...]
collagen disease
A term previously used to describe chronic diseases of the connective tissue (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and systemic sclerosis), … [Read more...]
BPH
A benign (not cancer) condition in which an overgrowth of prostate tissue pushes against the urethra and the bladder, blocking the flow of urine. Also called … [Read more...]
bone marrow biopsy
A procedure in which a small sample of bone with bone marrow inside it is removed, usually from the hip bone. A small area of skin and the surface of the bone … [Read more...]