An anovulatory cycle is a menstrual cycle during which the ovaries do not release an oocyte. Therefore ovulation does not take place. However a woman who does not ovulate at […]
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Alcohol dependence
Alcohol dependence is a substance related disorder in which an individual is addicted to alcohol either physically or mentally and continues to use alcohol despite significant areas of dysfunction evidence […]
Nightmare disorder
Nightmare disorder also known as ‘dream anxiety disorder’ is a sleep disorder characterized by frequent nightmares. The nightmares which often portray the individual in a situation that jeopardizes their life […]
Torsades de pointes
Torsades de pointes (TdP or simply torsades) (French: [tɔʁsad də pwɛ̃t] translated as twisting of the spikes) describes a condition of the heart. It is a polymorphic ventricular tachycardia that […]
Boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion
A boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion (BLEVE /ˈblɛviː/ BLEV-ee) is an explosion caused by the rupture of a vessel containing a pressurized liquid above its boiling point.
Lateral medullary syndrome
Lateral medullary syndrome (also called Wallenberg syndrome and posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome) is a disease in which the patient has a constellation of neurologic symptoms due to injury to […]
Ictal headache
Ictal headaches are headaches associated with seizure activity. They may occur either before (pre-ictal) or after (post-ictal) a seizure and in rare circumstances during a seizure. Many cases of ictal […]
Hematoma
A hematoma or haematoma is a localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels usually in liquid form within the tissue. An ecchymosis commonly (although erroneously) called a bruise is […]
Pericarditis
Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium (the fibrous sac surrounding the heart). A characteristic chest pain is often present.The causes of pericarditis are varied including infections of the pericardium […]
Panniculitis
Panniculitis is a group of diseases whose hallmark is inflammation of subcutaneous adipose tissue (the fatty layer under the skin – panniculus adiposus). Symptoms include tender skin nodules and systemic […]