Skin tests performed to determine previous infection with tuberculosis; can help rule out the possibility of being currently infected with tuberculosis. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
Health Answer Category: General
What is Tubal pregnancy?
A pregnancy that occurs in the fallopian tubes, with a fertilized egg implanting in the tube instead of the uterus; severely painful and can be fatal if not detected and treated. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Tubal ligation?
A procedure in which the fallopian tubes are cut and tied off; usually a permanent form of sterilization. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Trisomy 21?
See Down syndrome. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Trisomy?
The presence in the cells of three copies of a certain chromosome instead of the normal two copies. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Trismus?
The medical term for lockjaw. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Triple X syndrome?
The presence of an extra X chromosome in a woman, which may cause some degree of mental retardation. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Trimester?
One of three periods lasting about 3 months each; the stages into which pregnancy is divided. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Triglyceride?
The main form of fat in the blood; determining levels of triglyceride is useful in diagnosing and treating diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Trigeminal neuralgia?
A disorder of the trigeminal nerve (a cranial nerve) that causes brief attacks of severe pain in the lips, cheeks, gums, or chin on one side of the face. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org