Leukopenia
What is Leukopenia? Synonyms: leukopenia, agranulocytosis, leukocytopenia. Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing defines leukopenia (pronounced: [loo″ko-pe´ne-ah]) as “any condition in which the number of leukocytes (white blood cells) in the circulating blood is lower than normal, the...
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White Bump on the Eyelid
A white bump on the eyelid is likely to be a stye or milia. These usually appear as tiny pimple-like elevations along the eyelid rim or lash line. Pain in the affected area can be present or absent. They are...
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Type C Personality
Type C Personality Although this article will discuss type C personality, it helps to know about the other types as well. First, you need to know that psychologists break down personality theory into two general types known as Type theory...
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Hypertrichosis
Hypertrichosis Definition Hypertrichosis is a condition wherein there is excessive hair growth and thickness that is not considered normal for a person’s age, sex, body area, and ethnicity. Hypertrichosis Vs. Hirsutism Hypertrichosis and hirsutism both exhibit excessive hair growth. However,...
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Paresthesia
Definition of Paresthesia Paresthesia comes from the Greek words, para (meaning abnormal) and aesthesia (meaning sensation). This is the medical term used for the skin sensation that is described as tingling, tickling, pricking, burning, or numbing. It is also known as having the feeling...
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Precordial Catch Syndrome
It is not uncommon to see a kid complaining of chest pain in one of the days. Usually it is misread by the parents or the caretakers as the child faking it to avoid school or as an acid reflux....
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Temporal Arteritis
What is Temporal Arteritis? Temporal arteritis refers to the condition in which there is an inflammation or damage of the temporal arteries in the brain which are responsible for the blood supply of the head and brain [1]. This disorder...
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Inflamed (Enlarged) Taste Buds
Foods. They keep us alive. They make us happy. They satisfy the cravings of our taste buds. Have you ever wondered what happens if you cannot taste every food that you ingest? That would be undelightful and it will be...
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Swollen Feet and Ankles
Frequently asked Questions and Answers on Swollen Feet and Ankles in general.... What is swelling? Swelling refers to an abnormal increase in size of a body part. Is swelling the same as edema? Medically speaking, they are the same because...
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Appendix Pain
What is Appendix and Appendicitis? Appendicitis is an emergency condition which is characterized by the inflammation of the appendix. Appendix is a finger-like pouch that is connected to the large intestine. It is located at the lower right abdominal quadrant...
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