The sticky, brown substance in cigarettes that coats the lungs; causes lung and other cancers. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
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What is Tapeworm?
A parasitic worm that lives in the intestines; causes diarrhea and abdominal discomfort. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Tachycardia?
A rapid heart rate (over 100 beats per minute). Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Systolic pressure?
The blood pressure measured while the heart is contracting. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Systemic lupus erythematosus?
A disease of the immune system that causes inflammation of connective tissue in many areas of the body, including the skin, lungs, heart, joints, and kidneys. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Systemic inflammatory response syndrome?
A condition characterized by having two of the following four clinical criteria: fever, rapid breathing, increased heart rate, and abnormal white blood cell count. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Systemic?
Affecting the whole body. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Syphilis?
A sexually transmitted disease; initially causes only painless sores on the genitals but can be life-threatening if untreated. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Synovitus?
Inflammation of the membrane lining a joint capsule as a result of injury or infection or due to a chronic illness such as rheumatoid arthritis; characterized by redness, swelling, stiffness, and pain. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Synovial Membrane?
The thin membrane that lines the inside of a joint capsule. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org