A decrease in the number of platelets in the blood, causing abnormal bleeding of blood vessels into the skin. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
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What is Thrombectomy?
Removal of a blood clot. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Thrill?
A vibration felt when the hand is placed flat on the chest; caused by abnormal blood flow through the heart as a result of disease. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Thorax?
The chest. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Thoracotomy?
A procedure in which the chest is surgically opened to operate on an organ in the chest cavity. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Thoracoscopy?
Examination of the membranes covering the lungs using an endoscope. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Therapeutic Range?
The range of doses of a drug that will produce beneficial results without side effects. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Thallium Scanning?
A type of radionuclide scanning used to assess the heart. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Thalassemia?
A group of genetic blood disorders characterized by a defect in the ability to produce hemoglobin, leading to the rupturing of red blood cells (called hemolytic anemia). Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Thalamus?
A structure in the brain that relays and processes incoming sensory information from the eyes and ears and from pressure and pain receptors. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org