Medical Informations – Page 66

Heartburn medical terminology definition

Post author By TranClinic.com
Post date January 21, 2009

Also called: Acid indigestion, Pyrosis
Almost everyone has heartburn sometimes. Heartburn is a painful burning feeling in your chest or throat. It happens when stomach acid backs up into your esophagus, the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. If you have heartburn more than twice a week, you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). With GERD, the muscles at the end of your esophagus do not close tightly enough. This allows contents of the stomach to back up, or reflux, into the esophagus and irritate it.

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Caffeine medical terminology definition

Post author By TranClinic.com
Post date January 21, 2009

Caffeine is a bitter substance found in coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate, some nuts and certain medicines. It has many effects on the body’s metabolism, including stimulating the central nervous system. This can make you more alert and give you a boost of energy.

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Ergonomics medical terminology definition

Post author By TranClinic.com
Post date January 21, 2009

Ergonomics looks at what kind of work you do, what tools you use and your whole job environment. The aim is to find the best fit between you and your job conditions. Examples of ergonomic changes to your work might include

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Surgery medical terminology definition

Post author By TranClinic.com
Post date January 21, 2009

Also called: Operation
Every year more than 15 million people in the U.S. have surgery. There are many reasons to have surgery. Some operations can relieve or prevent pain. Others can reduce a symptom of a problem or improve some body function. Some surgeries are done to find a problem. For example, a surgeon may do a biopsy, which involves removing a piece of tissue to examine under a microscope. Some surgeries, like heart surgery, can save your life.

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Critical Care medical terminology definition

Post author By TranClinic.com
Post date January 21, 2009

Also called: Intensive care
People with life-threatening injuries and illnesses need critical care. Critical care involves close, constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It usually takes place in an intensive care unit (ICU) or trauma center. Problems that might need critical care treatment include complications from surgery, accidents, infections and severe breathing problems.

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Wilson Disease medical terminology definition

Post author By TranClinic.com
Post date January 21, 2009

Also called: Copper storage disease, Hepatolenticular degeneration
Wilson disease is a rare inherited disorder that causes your body to retain copper. Normally, your liver releases copper it doesn’t need into bile, a digestive fluid. With Wilson disease, this does not happen. Copper builds up in your liver and injures liver tissue. Over time, the damage causes your liver to release the copper directly into your bloodstream. The blood carries copper all over your body. Too much copper can damage your kidneys, liver, brain and eyes.

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Huntington’s Disease medical terminology definition

Post author By TranClinic.com
Post date January 21, 2009

Also called: HD, Huntington’s chorea
Huntington’s disease (HD) is an inherited disease that causes certain nerve cells in the brain to waste away. People are born with the defective gene, but symptoms usually don’t appear until middle age. Early symptoms of HD may include uncontrolled movements, clumsiness or balance problems. Later, HD can take away the ability to walk, talk or swallow. Some people stop recognizing family members. Others are aware of their environment and are able to express emotions.

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Tinnitus medical terminology definition

Post author By TranClinic.com
Post date January 21, 2009

Do you hear a ringing, roaring, clicking or hissing sound in your ears? Do you hear this sound often or all the time? Does the sound bother you? If you answer is yes, you might have tinnitus.

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GERD medical terminology definition

Post author By TranClinic.com
Post date January 20, 2009

Also called: Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Your esophagus is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) happens when a muscle at the end of your esophagus does not close properly. This allows stomach contents to leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus and irritate it.

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Clostridium Difficile Infections medical terminology definition

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Post date January 20, 2009

Also called: C. diff. infections, Clostridium enterocolitis, pseudomembranous colitis
Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is a bacterium that causes diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions such as colitis. Symptoms include

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