What is cysticercosis Cysticercosis is a parasitic tissue infection caused by the larvae of the pork tapeworm Taenia solium ((Parasites - Cysticercosis. https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/cysticercosis)). These larvae cysts
What is blastocystis Blastocystis is a common microscopic organism that inhabits the intestine and is found throughout the world. A full understanding of the biology
What is balanoposthitis Balanoposthitis is defined as inflammation of the head of the penis (glans penis) and the foreskin ((Edwards S. Balanitis and balanoposthitis: a
What is subcutaneous injection Subcutaneous injection is an injection into the fat layer between the skin and the underlying muscle. Subcutaneous injections are used to:
What is hyperalgesia Hyperalgesia is increased sensitivity to pain or increased pain from a stimulus that normally provokes pain ((Hyperalgesia. https://www.iasp-pain.org/Education/Content.aspx?ItemNumber=1698#Hyperalgesia)). Hyperalgesia reflects increased pain
What is calcinosis cutis Calcinosis cutis or cutaneous calcification is a condition in which calcium salts are deposited in the skin and subcutaneous tissue ((Le
What is occult blood Occult blood means that you can't see it with the naked eye. Occult gastrointestinal bleeding may occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal
What is ecchymosis Ecchymosis is a bruise, which is a visible large collection of blood trapped under the surface of your skin larger than 0.5cm
What is smegma Smegma is dead skin cells and the sebum (oily secretions) produced by the sebaceous glands of both male (and female genitalia) that can
