Fissured Tongue
What is Fissured Tongue Fissured tongue can be defined as tongue with cracks and grooves. Medically, fissured tongue is described as multiple small furrows or grooves on the dorsal surface of the tongue. The grooves or fissures could be deep or s...
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Bohr Effect and Haldane Effect
Definition of Bohr Effect A physiological phenomenon in which changes in carbon dioxide and hydrogen ion concentration are brought about due to shift in the Oxygen-Hemoglobin dissociation curve is called Bohr Effect. Functions of Hemoglobin Hemog...
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Dermatofibroma
Dermatofibroma Definition Dermatofibroma is a small mass like benign skin growth. It is a common overgrowth of the fibrous tissues located in the deeper layer of the skin. The condition of dermatofibroma is non-cancerous (non - malignant), and it...
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Melasma (Chloasma)
What is Melasma? Melasma, also called as Chloasma faciei or the mask of pregnancy, is a tan or discoloration of the skin. In other words, melasma can be defined as patchy brown or dark brown skin discoloration. The patches can occur on sun expose...
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