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Voiding cystourethrography
A procedure done to examine the bladder and urethra while the bladder fills and empties. A radiopaque liquid (that can be seen on x-ray) is placed in the bladder through a catheter. The bladder is filled until the patient urinates…
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- Esophageal cancer Esophageal cancer: A malignant tumor of the esophagus. The risk of cancer of the esophagus is increased by…
- Iodine, radioactive An isotope of the chemical element iodine that is radioactive. Radioactive iodine is used in diagnostic tests…
- Death, black The black plague or the plague. In 14th century Europe, the victims of the 'black plague' had bleeding below…
- Orthotic A support, brace, or splint used to support, align, prevent, or correct the function of movable parts of the…
- Aseptic bursitis Inflammation of a bursa that is not caused by infection. A bursa is a closed fluid-filled sac that functions…
- Sleep disorders Sleep disorders: Any disorder that affects, disrupts, or involves sleep. The most common sleep disorder is…
- Cancer, lymphoma, non-Hodgkin A lymphoma is a cancer that develops in the lymphatic system. The most common symptom of non-Hodgkin…
- Dumdum fever Also called kala-azar, a chronic, potentially fatal parasitic disease of the viscera (the internal organs)…
- Cerebellar Pertaining to the cerebellum, the part of the brain in the back of the head between the cerebrum and the…
- Anastrozole An oral antiestrogen. Anastrozole inhibits the enzyme aromatase in the adrenal glands that produces the…
- Medication, beta-blocker Drugs that antagonize the action of adrenaline (a beta adrenergic substance) and relieve stress to the heart…