A test in which a vibrating tuning fork is held against the forehead to help determine the cause of hearing loss. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
Health Answer Category: General
What is Wart?
A contagious, harmless growth caused by a virus that occurs on the skin or a mucous membrane. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Walleye?
A condition in which one eye turns outward. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Vulvovaginitis?
An inflammation of the vulva and vagina. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Vulvitis?
Inflammation of the vulva. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Vulva?
The outer, visible portion of the female genitals. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is V/Q lung scans?
Images produced by radionuclide scanning of the lungs; used to help diagnose a pulmonary embolism. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Von Willebrand’s disease?
A genetic disorder characterized by excessive bleeding. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Volvulus?
Twisting and obstruction of an area of intestine. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Vocal cords?
Two strips of tissue in the voice box that have the ability to produce sound when air passing through them causes the tissues to vibrate. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org