A tissue destruction using a focused beam of light. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
Articles Tagged: health
What is Phosphorus?
A mineral that is an important part of structures such as bones, teeth, and membranes in the body; also involved in numerous other chemical reactions. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Phospholipids?
Fatty substances that make up the membranes surrounding cells. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Phosphates?
Salts containing phosphorus; essential to some body functions such as the bones and teeth. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Phobia?
A persisting fear of and desire to avoid something. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Phlegm?
Mucus and other material produced by the lining of the respiratory tract; also called sputum. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Phlebothrombosis?
Formation of a blood clot in a vein. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Phlebitis?
An inflammation of a vein. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Phimosis?
Tightness of the foreskin, which prevents it from being moved back over the head of the penis. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Pheochromocytoma?
A noncancerous tumor of cells that produce epinephrine and norepinephrine, causing higher levels of these hormones in the blood and an increase in blood pressure. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org