A parasite-caused or infectious disease in animals that can be transferred to humans. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
Health Answer Category: General
What is Zollinger-Ellison syndro?
A rare disorder in which tumors form in the pancreas and secrete the hormone gastrin, which causes increased production of gastric acid and recurrent peptic ulcers. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Zinc chloride?
A white powder used as an antiseptic and antiperspirant. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is ZIFT?
See Zygote intrafallopian transfer. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Yellow fever?
A life-threatening viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes that causes jaundice, fever, headache, and vomiting. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Yeast infection?
A term usually referring to a candidiasis infection. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Y chromosome?
One of the two sex chromosomes; determines male sex characteristics Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is XYY syndrome?
A disorder in which a man has an extra Y chromosome, causing him to be unusually tall and to have behavioral disorders. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is X-ray?
See Radiography. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is X-linked disorder?
A genetic disorder in which the abnormal gene is located on the X chromosome; those affected are almost always men. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org