Medical

Neural Tube Definition: The neural tube is what eventually becomes the brain and spinal cord. The neural groove gradually deepens as the neural folds become…

Lymphadenopathy Definition: Lymphadenopathy or adenopathy is a disease of the lymph nodes, in which they are abnormal in size, number, or consistency. Lymphadenopathy may occur…

Lymphangitis Definition: Lymphangitis is an inflammation of the lymphatic system, which is a major component of our immune system. The most common cause of lymphangitis…

Lipedema Definition: Lipedema is a condition that mostly affects women and is characterized by a symmetrical swelling in the legs, thighs, and buttocks and sometimes…

Kikuchi Disease Definition: Kikuchi disease is a disorder that typically causes “swollen glands” in the neck (cervical lymphadenopathy) together with fever or flu-like symptoms. It…

Kawasaki Disease Definition: Kawasaki disease (KD) or mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome is a rare childhood disease. It is an illness that causes inflammation in arteries,…

Thoracic Duct Definition: The thoracic duct is the largest lymphatic vessel in the human body. Around 75% of the lymph from the entire body (aside…

Pleural Effusion Definition: A pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid in the space between the lungs and chest cavity, called the pleural space. It…

Embolization Definition: Embolization (or embolisation) reduces or blocks blood flow to abnormal areas or locations of blood loss or pooling. It may be pathological (in…

Embolism Definition: An embolism is the lodging of an embolus, a blockage-causing piece of material, inside a blood vessel. The embolus may be a blood…

Aneurysm Definition: An aneurysm occurs when an artery’s wall weakens and causes an abnormally large bulge. This bulge can rupture and cause internal bleeding. Although…

Prosopagnosia Definition: Prosopagnosia, which is also known as ‘face blindness’ refers to a severe deficit in recognizing familiar people from their face. The term originally…