The two pairs of skinfolds that protect the opening of the vagina. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
Health Answer Category: General
What is Kyphosis?
Excessive curvature of the spine, which usually affects the top part of the spine and causes a hump. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Knee-jerk Reflex?
A test for a reflexive extension of the leg to check the functioning of the nervous system; tapping the knee just below the kneecap should cause the lower part of the leg to jerk upward. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Klinefelter’s Syndrome?
A genetic disorder in which a man has at least 1 extra X chromosome in his cells, causing infertility and female characteristics. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Kimmelstiel-Wilson Syndrome?
A kidney disorder that can occur as a complication of diabetes mellitus; can cause swelling, high blood pressure, and kidney failure. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Kilocalorie?
A unit of energy; equal to a nutritional calorie. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Killer T Cells?
White blood cells that are part of the immune system and destroy microorganisms and cancer cells. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Kidney Stone?
A hard mass composed of substances from the urine that form in the kidneys. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Kidney?
One of two organs that are part of the urinary tract; responsible for filtering the blood and removing waste products and excess water as urine. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Ketoacidosis?
The dangerous accumulation of chemicals called ketones in the blood, sometimes occurring as a complication of diabetes mellitus; also called ketosis. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org