An area of inflammation or a group of spots on the skin. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
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What is Rales?
Abnormal crackling or bubbling sounds heard in the lungs during breathing. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Radon?
A colorless, odorless, tasteless radioactive gas that is produced by materials in soil, rocks, and building materials; suspected of causing cancer. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Radius?
One of the two long bones of the forearm, located on the thumb side of the arm. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Radionuclide Scanning?
An imaging technique in which a radioactive substance is introduced into the body and its emitted radiation is detected; specific organs can be studied according to the amount of the radioactive substance that they absorb. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Radiography?
The formation of images of the inside of the body using radiation projected through the body and onto film; a radiograph is also called an X-ray. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Radioallergosorbent Test?
A blood test performed to help determine the cause of an allergy by detecting the presence of antibodies to various allergens. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Radiculopathy?
Any disease of the nerve roots; can be caused by disk prolapse, arthritis, and other problems. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Radical Surgery?
Treatment of disease by surgically removing all tissue that is or may be affected. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Radiation Therapy?
Treatment of a disease, such as cancer, using forms of radioactivity that damage or destroy abnormal cells. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org