The main form of fat in the blood; determining levels of triglyceride is useful in diagnosing and treating diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
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What is Trigeminal neuralgia?
A disorder of the trigeminal nerve (a cranial nerve) that causes brief attacks of severe pain in the lips, cheeks, gums, or chin on one side of the face. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Tricyclic antidepressants?
Drugs used in the treatment of clinical depression. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Tricuspid Valve?
The valve located between the two left chambers of the heart (the left atrium and the left ventricle). Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Trichomoniasis?
An infection of the vagina by the single-celled parasite Trichomonas vaginilis, which may cause inflammation, itchiness, and discharge from the vagina. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Trichinosis?
Infestation by the larvae of the parasitic worm Trichinella spiralis, usually acquired by eating undercooked pork. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Trichiasis?
A growth of the eyelashes inward toward the cornea, causing persistent irritation of the eyeball. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Triage?
A system used to classify sick or injured people according to the severity of their conditions. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Tremor?
An involuntary, rhythmic, shaking movement caused by alternating contraction and relaxation of muscles; can be the normal result of age or the abnormal effect of a disorder. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Travelers’ diarrhea?
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