A severe rash in which the outer layers of skin blister and peel off. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
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What is Toxemia?
The presence of bacterial toxins in the blood. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Tourniquet?
A device placed tightly around an arm or leg in order to stop blood flow; can be used to locate veins in order to take a blood sample or to control blood flow during some operations. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Tourette’s Syndrome?
A movement disorder characterized by involuntary tics and noises, and in some cases uncontrollable shouting of obscenities. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Tonsils?
Masses of lymphoid tissue located at either side of the back of the throat. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Tonometry?
The procedure used to measure the pressure within the eye; is useful in detecting glaucoma. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Tolerance?
Decreased sensitivity of the body to a certain drug, usually either because the liver becomes more efficient at breaking down the drug or the body’s tissues become less sensitive to it; increased tolerance creates a need for a higher dose of the drug in order to have the same effects. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions […]
What is TMJ Syndrome?
See Temporomandibular joint syndrome. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is T-lymphocyte killer cell?
A type of T-lymphocyte white blood cell that attaches to abnormal cells and releases chemicals that destroy them. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Tonsillitis?
Infection and inflammation of the tonsils. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org