Diarrhea when traveling in a foreign country, caused by contaminated food or water. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
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What is Trauma?
A physical injury or emotional shock. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Transurethral Prostatectomy?
Removal of cancerous tissue from the prostate gland using a resectoscope (a long, narrow instrument passed up the urethra), which allows the surgeon to simultaneously view the prostate and cut away the cancerous tissue. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Transplant?
Transferring a healthy tissue or organ to replace a damaged tissue or organ; also refers to the tissue or organ transplanted. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Transmissible?
Able to be passed from one organism to another. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Transient ischemic attack?
A temporary block in the supply of blood to the brain, resulting in temporary loss of sensation, movement, vision, or speech; often called ministrokes and can be precursors to a real stroke. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Transferrin?
A substance in the blood that transports iron throughout the body. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation?
A method of relieving pain by applying tiny electrical impulses to nerve endings beneath the skin. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Transcutaneous?
Through the skin. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Traction?
The use of tension to hold a body part in place or to correct or prevent an alignment problem. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org