List of articles in "Disease" category - Page 559

Lipodystrophy is a medical condition characterized by abnormal or degenerative conditions of the body’s adipose tissue. (Lipo is Greek for fat and dystrophy is Greek for abnormal or degenerative condition.) […]

Lactic acidosis is a physiological condition characterized by low pH in body tissues and blood (acidosis) accompanied by the buildup of lactate especially L-lactate and is considered a distinct form […]

Heart failure (HF) often called congestive heart failure (CHF) or congestive cardiac failure (CCF) occurs when the heart is unable to provide sufficient pump action to maintain blood flow to […]

Cerebrovascular disease is a group of brain dysfunctions related to disease of the blood vessels supplying the brain. Hypertension is the most important cause; it damages the blood vessel lining […]

A callus (or callosity) is a toughened area of skin which has become relatively thick and hard in response to repeated friction pressure or other irritation. Rubbing that is too […]

A hallux abducto valgus deformity commonly called a bunion is a deformity characterized by lateral deviation of the great toe often erroneously described as an enlargement of bone or tissue […]

Sleepwalking also known as somnambulism or noctambulism is a sleep disorder belonging to the parasomnia family. Sleepwalkers arise from the slow wave sleep stage in a state of low consciousness […]

A booby trap is a device or setup that is intended to kill harm or surprise a person unknowingly triggered by the presence or actions of the victim. As the […]

Otosclerosis is an abnormal growth of bone near the middle ear. It can result in hearing loss.

Hypertensive retinopathy is damage to the retina and retinal circulation due to high blood pressure (i.e. hypertension).