Almanac
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An annual publication containing tabular information in a particular field or fields arranged according to the calendar of a given year; an annual publication including weather forecasts and other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given year.
Medical Terms Almanac[edit | edit source]
A[edit | edit source]
- Anemia: A condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin, leading to reduced oxygen transport in the body.
- Antibody: A protein produced by the immune system that recognizes and binds to specific antigens, helping to fight infections.
- Arrhythmia: An irregular heartbeat, which can be too fast, too slow, or erratic.
B[edit | edit source]
- Biopsy: A diagnostic procedure involving the extraction of a small sample of tissue for examination under a microscope.
- Bronchitis: Inflammation of the bronchial tubes in the lungs, often leading to coughing and difficulty breathing.
C[edit | edit source]
- Carcinoma: A type of cancer that starts in the cells lining the organs or skin.
- Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA): Also known as a stroke, a condition caused by the interruption or reduction of blood supply to the brain.
- Cystic fibrosis: A genetic disorder affecting the lungs and digestive system, characterized by thick, sticky mucus production.
D[edit | edit source]
- Diabetes mellitus: A chronic condition associated with high levels of glucose in the blood due to insulin production issues.
- Dyspnea: Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, often indicative of heart or lung conditions.
E[edit | edit source]
- Eczema: A condition causing inflamed, itchy, red, and cracked patches of skin.
- Electrocardiogram (EKG): A test recording the electrical activity of the heart to detect heart problems.
F[edit | edit source]
- Fibromyalgia: A long-term condition causing pain all over the body, fatigue, and sleep problems.
G[edit | edit source]
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): A digestive disorder where stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting the mouth and stomach.
H[edit | edit source]
- Hematoma: A localized collection of blood outside blood vessels, usually in liquid form within the tissue.
- Hypertension: High blood pressure, a chronic condition that can lead to heart disease and other health issues.
I[edit | edit source]
- Immunodeficiency: A state in which the immune system's ability to fight infectious disease is compromised or entirely absent.
J[edit | edit source]
- Jaundice: Yellowing of the skin and eyes caused by the buildup of bilirubin in the blood, often indicative of liver dysfunction.
K[edit | edit source]
- Keratitis: Inflammation of the cornea, the clear outer layer at the front of the eye.
L[edit | edit source]
- Leukemia: A type of cancer affecting the blood and bone marrow, characterized by the production of abnormal white blood cells.
M[edit | edit source]
- Meningitis: Inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, potentially life-threatening.
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