Scarring of connective tissue in the lungs that leads to shortness of breath. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
Health Answer Category: General
What is Interstitial Lung Disease?
A disease of the connective tissue surrounding the air sacs of the lungs that causes a dry cough, scarring of lung tissue, and shortness of breath. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Interstitial Cystitis?
Persistent inflammation of the lining and muscle of the bladder. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Interstitial?
Lying between body structures or in the interspaces of tissues. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Internal Fixation?
A method of holding a broken bone in place using surgically inserted screws, rods, or plates. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Interferon?
A protein produced by body cells that fights viral infections and certain cancers. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Intensive Care?
Close monitoring of a patient who is seriously ill. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Insulinoma?
A noncancerous tumor of the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas; the tumor releases excess insulin into the blood, causing glucose levels to drop dangerously low. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Insulin?
A hormone made in the pancreas that plays an important role in the absorption of glucose (the body’s main source of energy) into muscle cells. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Insomnia?
Difficulty falling or remaining asleep. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org