An osteoma (plural: osteomata) is a new piece of bone usually growing on another piece of bone typically the skull. It is a benign tumor.When the bone tumor grows on […]
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Osteochondrosis
Osteochondrosis is a family of orthopedic diseases of the joint that occur in children and adolescents and in rapidly growing animals particularly pigs horses and dogs. They are characterized by […]
Osteochondroma
Osteochondromas (osteocartilaginous exostoses) are the most common benign tumors of the bones.The tumors take the form of cartilage-capped bony projections or outgrowth on the surface of bones. It is characterized […]
Chédiak–Higashi syndrome
Chédiak–Higashi syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that arises from a mutation of a lysosomal trafficking regulator protein which leads to a decrease in phagocytosis. The decrease in phagocytosis […]
Smith–Magenis syndrome
Smith–Magenis Syndrome (SMS) is a developmental disorder that affects many parts of the body. The major features of this condition include mild to moderate intellectual disability distinctive facial features sleep […]
Urushiol-induced contact dermatitis
Urushiol-induced contact dermatitis (also called Toxicodendron dermatitis and Rhus dermatitis) is the medical name given to allergic rashes produced by the oil urushiol which is contained in various plants including […]
Hamartoma
A hamartoma is a benign focal malformation that resembles a neoplasm in the tissue of its origin. This is not a malignant tumor and it grows at the same rate […]
Cataplexy
Not to be confused with Catalepsy.Cataplexy is a sudden and transient episode of muscle weakness accompanied by full conscious awareness typically triggered by emotions such as laughing crying terror etc. […]
Viral pneumonia
Viral pneumonia is a pneumonia caused by a virus.Viruses are one of the two major causes of pneumonia the other being bacteria; less common causes are fungi and parasites. Viruses […]
Tricuspid atresia
Tricuspid atresia is a form of congenital heart disease whereby there is a complete absence of the tricuspid valve. Therefore there is an absence of right atrioventricular connection. This leads […]