Hypopituitarism is the decreased (hypo) secretion of one or more of the eight hormones normally produced by the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. If there is decreased […]
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Hypogonadism
Hypogonadism is a medical term which describes a diminished functional activity of the gonads – the testes and ovaries in males and females respectively – that may result in diminished […]
Meckel’s diverticulum
A Meckel’s diverticulum a true congenital diverticulum is a slight bulge in the small intestine present at birth and a vestigial remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct (also called the vitelline […]
Pes cavus
Pes cavus (in medical terminology also high instep high arch talipes cavus cavoid foot and supinated foot type) is a human foot type in which the sole of the foot […]
Volkmann’s contracture
Volkmann’s contracture also known as Volkmann’s ischaemic contracture is a permanent flexion contracture of the hand at the wrist resulting in a claw-like deformity of the hand and fingers. It […]
Gastroptosis
In medicine gastroptosis is the abnormal downward displacement of the stomach. It is not a life-threatening condition. The condition frequently causes digestive symptoms and constipation and is much more prominent […]
Body odor
Body odor or body odour is present in animals including humans and its intensity can be influenced by many factors (behavioural patterns survival strategies). Body odor has a strong genetic […]
Thyroglossal cyst
A thyroglossal cyst is a fibrous cyst that forms from a persistent thyroglossal duct.
Synechia (eye)
A synechia is an eye condition where the iris adheres to either the cornea (i.e. anterior synechia) or lens (i.e. posterior synechia). Synechiae can be caused by ocular trauma iritis […]
Bicuspid aortic valve
A bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is most commonly a congenital condition of the aortic valve where two of the aortic valvular leaflets fuse during development resulting in a valve that […]