See Tissue plasminogen activator. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
Health Answer Category: General
What is Trachea?
The tube running from the larynx (the voice box) down the neck and into the upper part of the chest, where it divides to form the two bronchi of the lungs; commonly called the windpipe. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Toxoplasmosis?
A common protozoan infection that is usually only dangerous to a fetus in early pregnancy or a person who is immunocompromised. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Toxocariasis?
A human infestation with the larvae of a worm found in the intestines of dogs. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Toxin?
A poisonous substance. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Toxic shock syndrome?
A life-threatening condition caused by a staphylococci toxin. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Toxicity?
A the extent to which a substance is poisonous. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis?
A severe rash in which the outer layers of skin blister and peel off. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Toxemia?
The presence of bacterial toxins in the blood. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Tourniquet?
A device placed tightly around an arm or leg in order to stop blood flow; can be used to locate veins in order to take a blood sample or to control blood flow during some operations. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org