Klinefelter Syndrome
Klinefelter Syndrome often referred to as XXY trisomy, XXY syndrome, and Klinefelter’s Syndrome is a chromosomal disorder exclusively associated with males having one or more of the X chromosome …
Category: Diseases & Conditions
Mono Rash
What is Mono Rash? Mono Rash or infectious mononucleosis or Glandular fever is caused by the virus named “Epstein Barr virus (EBV).” People can be infected at any age, but it is generally common in teenagers between 15 to 25 years. It is …
Obstipation
Obstipation Definition Regular waste elimination plays an essential role to maintain a healthy life. Obstipation is a severe medical condition which disturbs the process of elimination, whether it is stool or gas, due to …
Baker’s Cyst
Baker’s Cyst Definition Baker’s cyst refers to a swelling that contains fluid, results in the formation of a lump and presents itself at the back of the knee. Injury …
Ganglion Cysts
What are Ganglion Cysts? Ganglion cysts are lumps that develop adjacent to the joints and tendons of the hands or wrists. These bumps are non-cancerous in nature and they …
Iliac Crest
What is the Iliac Crest? Three bones merge to form the hip bone or the os coxa and the largest of the three bones is the ilium. The iliac …
Meningitis
Meningitis Definition Meninges are the membranes that surround the spinal cord and the brain and Meningitis is a condition due to inflammation of these membranes. The intensity in which the …
White Diarrhea
What is White Diarrhea? Apart from the usual brown color of the stools, it may vary on certain occasions due to the presence of some pigments in food items. …
Torus Palatinus
What is Torus Palatinus? Palate refers to the roof of the mouth and Torus Palatinus (plural: tori) is a bony protrusion on the midline of the palate. The growth …
Yeast Allergy
Yeast Allergy Yeast is a microscopic fungus made of singular oval cells that can change sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide. It multiplies by budding and is used as a fermenting agent in different quantities to …