See Polycystic ovary syndrome. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
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What is STD?
See Sexually transmitted disease. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Status Epilepticus?
A life-threatening succession of epileptic seizures. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Status Asthmaticus?
A life-threatening asthma attack requiring immediate treatment. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Staphylococci?
A common bacteria that cause skin infections and a number of other disorders. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Stapedectomy?
A surgical removal of a stapes (a sound-conducting bone in the middle ear) that cannot move to transmit sound; performed to treat hearing loss caused by otosclerosis. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
A type of skin cancer arising from flat cells of the epithelium; can also affect the lungs, cervix, and esophagus. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Myasthenia Gravis ?
Myasthenia gravis is a disease that causes weakness in your voluntary muscles. These are the muscles that you control. For example, you may have weakness in the muscles for eye movement, facial expressions, and swallowing. You can also have weakness in other muscles. This weakness gets worse with activity, and better with rest. Myasthenia gravis […]
What is Muscle Disorders ?
Your muscles help you move and help your body work. Different types of muscles have different jobs. There are many problems that can affect muscles. Muscle disorders can cause weakness, pain or even paralysis. Causes of muscle disorders include Injury or overuse, such as sprains or strains, cramps or tendinitis A genetic disorder, such as muscular dystrophy Some cancers Inflammation, such […]
What is Mumps?
Mumps is an illness caused by the mumps virus. It starts with Fever Headache Muscle aches Tiredness Loss of appetite After that, the salivary glands under the ears or jaw become swollen and tender. The swelling can be on one or both sides of the face. Symptoms last 7 to 10 days. Serious complications are […]