Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes because of the presence of excess bilirubin in the blood; usually a sign of a disorder of the liver. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
Health Answer Category: General
What is IVF?
See In vitro fertilization. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is IUD?
See Intrauterine device. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Ischemia?
A condition in which a tissue or organ does not receive a sufficient supply of blood. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Abnormal muscle movement in the intestines, which causes abdominal pain and irregular bowel movements (diarrhea, constipation, or both). Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Irritable Bladder?
Involuntary contractions of muscles in the bladder, which can cause lack of control of urination. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Irrigation?
The cleansing of a wound by flushing it with water, a medicated solution, or some other fluid. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Iron-Deficiency Anemia?
A type of anemia caused by a greater-than-normal loss of iron due to bleeding, problems absorbing iron, or a lack of iron in the diet. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Iron?
A mineral necessary for the formation of important biological substances such as hemoglobin, myoglobin, and certain enzymes. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Iris?
The colored part of the eye. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org