What is Tricuspid Valve?

The valve located between the two left chambers of the heart (the left atrium and the left ventricle). Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org

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What is Trichomoniasis?

An infection of the vagina by the single-celled parasite Trichomonas vaginilis, which may cause inflammation, itchiness, and discharge from the vagina. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org

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What is Trichinosis?

Infestation by the larvae of the parasitic worm Trichinella spiralis, usually acquired by eating undercooked pork. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org

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What is Trichiasis?

A growth of the eyelashes inward toward the cornea, causing persistent irritation of the eyeball. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org

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What is Triage?

A system used to classify sick or injured people according to the severity of their conditions. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org

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What is Tremor?

An involuntary, rhythmic, shaking movement caused by alternating contraction and relaxation of muscles; can be the normal result of age or the abnormal effect of a disorder. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org

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What is Travelers’ diarrhea?

Diarrhea when traveling in a foreign country, caused by contaminated food or water. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org

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What is Trauma?

A physical injury or emotional shock. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org

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What is Transurethral Prostatectomy?

Removal of cancerous tissue from the prostate gland using a resectoscope (a long, narrow instrument passed up the urethra), which allows the surgeon to simultaneously view the prostate and cut away the cancerous tissue. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org

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