What is a hip pointer A hip pointer is a contusion of the iliac crest and/or the greater trochanteric region of the femur following a

What is flat head syndrome Flat head syndrome is a flattened head condition that develops in babies when they're a few months old, usually as a

Obstructive sleep apnea Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) also known as obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea is the most common and potentially serious sleep-related breathing disorder where the

What is betaine Betaine or betaine hydrochloride is a medication that is used to treat high levels of amino acid called homocysteine due to an inherited

What is a lobectomy Lobectomy is a surgery to remove a whole lobe (section) of an organ (such as the lungs, liver, brain, or thyroid

What is spirometry Spirometry is a simple breathing test that measures the total amount of air you can breathe out from your lungs and how

What is a dermatome A dermatome is an area of skin that is mainly supplied by a single spinal nerve. There are 8 cervical nerves

Ruptured eardrum A ruptured eardrum or perforated or burst eardrum is a hole in the eardrum, which is a hole or tear in the thin

What is Asperger's syndrome Asperger's syndrome was the name given given to a lifelong developmental disability that affects how people perceive the world and interact

What is a parathyroidectomy Parathyroidectomy is surgery to remove one or more of the four parathyroid glands in your neck. These small glands make parathyroid hormone