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Miosis (or myosis from Ancient Greek μύειν mūein to close the eyes) is a term with various definitions which generally include constriction of the pupil.The opposite condition mydriasis is the […]

Luxating patella (or trick knee subluxation of patella floating patella or floating kneecap) is a condition in which the patella or kneecap dislocates or moves out of its normal location. […]

An ecchymosis (/ˌɛkɨˈmoʊsɪs/; Ancient Greek: ἐκχύμωσις from ἐκ out and χέω I pour) (noun) e-ki-ˈmō-səs is a subcutaneous purpura (extravasation of blood) larger than 1 centimeter or a hematoma commonly […]

The German term Schießbefehl (order to fire) was the common term to refer to a standing order that instructed border patrols of the former German Democratic Republic (GDR or East […]

A myxoma (New Latin from Greek ‘muxa’ for mucus) is a tumor of primitive connective tissue. It is the most common primary tumor of the heart in adults but can […]

Fatty liver also known as fatty liver disease (FLD) is a reversible condition wherein large vacuoles of triglyceride fat accumulate in liver cells via the process of steatosis (i.e. abnormal […]

Erythema multiforme is a skin condition of unknown cause possibly mediated by deposition of immune complex (mostly IgM) in the superficial microvasculature of the skin and oral mucous membrane that […]

Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) also known as Lyell’s syndrome is a rare life-threatening skin condition that is usually caused by a reaction to drugs. The top layer of skin (the […]

Hypervitaminosis refers to a condition of high storage levels of vitamins which can lead to toxic symptoms. The medical names of the different conditions are derived from the vitamin involved: […]

Phlebitis is the inflammation of a vein usually in the legs. It most commonly occurs in superficial veins. Phlebitis often occurs in conjunction with thrombosis and is then called thrombophlebitis […]