Removal of fluid or tissue through a needle. Also, the accidental breathing in of food or fluid into the lungs. … [Read more...]

A drug that reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and blood clotting. Aspirin belongs to the family of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents. It is … [Read more...]

A soft tissue tumor that is most common in older children and teenagers. It begins in the soft supporting tissue that connects and surrounds the organs and … [Read more...]

A laboratory test to find and measure the amount of a specific substance. … [Read more...]

In healthcare, a process used to learn about a patient … [Read more...]

A tool that helps a person with a disability to do a certain task. Examples are a cane, wheelchair, scooter, walker, hearing aid, or special bed. … [Read more...]

Any device or technology that helps a disabled person. Examples are special grips for holding utensils, computer screen monitors to help a person with low … [Read more...]

Weakness; lack of energy and strength. … [Read more...]

A large, star-shaped cell that holds nerve cells in place and helps them develop and work the way they should. An astrocyte is a type of glial cell. … [Read more...]

A tumor that begins in the brain or spinal cord in small, star-shaped cells called astrocytes. … [Read more...]