What is Leukopenia? Leukopenia definition White blood cells are the army of the body. They are medically called leukocytes. There are 7000 white blood cells/microliter of blood. If the number of white blood cells goes below the normal level, the…
What is Spindle Cell Sarcoma? It is a rare form of cancer. It begins on the skin, soft tissues, and connective tissues. The shape of the cancer cells is spindle and so it is named spindle cell sarcoma. It starts…
What is a butterfly needle? It is a short needle with a tiny diameter attached to a flexible, thin tube. It comes with two rubber wings enabling the needle to move with ease. A butterfly needle is also called winged…
What are Porcelain Braces ? Orthodontic dental braces are a fashion statement, especially to teens. There are tons of colors and styles to choose from. However, if you are an adult, you will surely shy away from colourful dental braces….
If you have trouble urinating, then you will most likely need to make yourself pee. It is necessary, especially if you need to give a urine sample of a test. Urine is stored in the bladder. If the bladder is…
The scapula is also known as the shoulder blade. It is the structure that connects the humerus bones of the arm to the collarbone. The scapula’s movement is enabled by three muscles: Trapezius – It is responsible for the movement…
This atlas is an attempt to depict the most common and important rashes that we see in our daily life. It necessarily is not in order of importance. Neither is it possible to describe all the rashes which we see….
What is a bilateral pneumonia? It is a pneumonia (inflammation of the lungs) affecting both lungs. A bilateral pneumonia is also called double pneumonia. It is a serious condition that warrant immediate medical attention. If left untreated could lead to…
What are Hair Plugs ? A lot of people used hair plugs and hair transplant interchangeably. The two terms are very much the same. As a matter of fact, hair plugs are a type of a hair transplant. Although, hair…
Edema pertains to the accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space or in the cells. Edema is categorized into two: pitting and non-pitting. A pitting edema is when you press the affected skin and it will leave a mark. What…
What is Pityrosporum folliculitis? It is a health condition wherein the yeast (Malassezia) gets down the hair follicles and thrives causing an acne-like eruption. It is commonly found on the upper chest, upper back, and sometimes on the face, neck,…
What is Bronchopneumonia? It is a severe inflammation of the walls of the bronchioles. It is a type of pneumonia, but acute in nature and warrants a different type of medical treatment. Other terms for bronchopneumonia are bronchial pneumonia and…
Neck pain is one of the common problems faced by millions of people in the United States. A neck pain is often diagnosed as cervicalgia. Cervicalgia causes are vast. It is important to determine the root cause of the problem…
What is bronchitis? It is the swelling or inflammation of the bronchial tubes, a structure in between the mouth, nose, and lungs. It serves as the passageway for air. Specifically, bronchitis happens when the lining of the bronchial tubes is…
What is Cardiomegaly ? Definition The heart is a hollow muscular organ that pumps blood through different parts of the body. It is important to keep the heart healthy for it to function properly. If the heart is not functioning…
What does pinpoint pupils mean ? A pupil is a tiny black hole in the center of the eye. It is round shaped and medium sized. It has the ability to dilate and constrict. Light enters through the pupils and…
What is a Lidoderm patch? It is a medication used to reliever nerve pain. It has the ability to reduce extreme pain and discomfort. It contains lidocaine, a drug class belonging to local anesthetics. Once you apply the patch, the…
Koilonychia Definition It is a medical condition characterized by spoon-shaped nails. It is a component of the nail-patella syndrome, which is a genetic disorder characterized by abnormalities of the kidneys, musculoskeletal system, and other areas of the body. Koilonychia can…
What is anal leakage ? The anus is one of the few organs of the body that functions as a two system at the same time. The anus is a part of the digestive and excretory system. The anus means…
What does bubbly urine mean ? There are a variety of reasons for the presence of bubbles in urine. Most of the reasons are harmless, but one shouldn’t underestimate the possibility of underlying medical condition. Bubbles in urine are normal…