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
What is otoplasty Otoplasty is a cosmetic ear surgery, a procedure to change the shape, position or size of your ears. You might choose to
What is an upper GI series? An upper GI series is a procedure in which a doctor uses real-time X-rays called fluoroscopy and a chalky
Thyroid biopsy procedure Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) of the thyroid refers to a minimally invasive procedure where tissue samples are collected from a