Odynophagia
What is Odynophagia ? Origin of the word ‘Odynophagia’ is from Greek (1). Odyno- Pain (1) Phagia- (phagein)- to eat. (1)…
Lichenification
What is Lichenification of skin? Definition: Skin ‘Lichenification’ occurs when there is chronic irritation or itching of the skin that leads…
Sepsis and Septicemia
What is Sepsis and Septicemia? Definitions: Septicemia in simple terms can be said as infection in blood. This is the reason…
Red Blood Cell Indices
Most of us have seen blood check reports which show various values indicating changes in many health conditions. Though it is…
Anasarca
What is Anasarca? Definition : Anasarca is a medical condition in which the whole body swells up. This is due to…
Maculopapular Rashes Causes (With Pictures)
Skin eruptions are very common symptom in various conditions. Every one of us has seen it almost daily in our lives….
Abdominal Pain
Abdominal Pain Anatomy – Introduction & Divisions The abdomen, justly called as a ‘Magic Box’, has a lot of organs stuffed…
Ecchymosis
What is Ecchymosis? Definition The blood vessels (capillaries) under the skin are very minute. When they rupture, blood can escape from…
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