What is osteochondroma An osteochondroma is a benign (non-cancerous) bone tumor that develops during childhood or adolescence. Osteochondroma is an abnormal growth that forms on

What is a nevus The word nevus indicates a benign (non-cancerous) skin or mucosal lesion comprising an abnormal mixture of a tissue’s normal components, usually

What is adenocarcinoma Adenocarcinoma is cancer that begins in glandular (secretory) cells. Glandular cells are found in tissue that lines certain internal organs and makes

What is trehalose Trehalose is a nonreducing sugar containing two glucose subunits with an α,α-1,1-glycosidic linkage (Figure 1). Trehalose's formal name is α-d-glucopyranosyl α-d-glucopyranoside (C12H22O11·2H2O

What is bladder exstrophy Bladder exstrophy is a complex, rare birth defect in which the bladder develops outside the fetus. As the bladder is developing

What is lymphangioma Lymphangioma is an uncommon, benign malformations of the lymphatic system that can occur anywhere on the skin and mucous membranes. Lymphangiomas are

What is salpingitis Salpingitis is an acute inflammation of the fallopian tubes, the tubes which connect a woman’s ovaries to her uterus (womb). Salpingitis is

What is microalbuminuria Microalbuminuria means that you have an excess of albumin in the urine and is diagnosed when urinary albumin excretion is between 30

What is a splenectomy Splenectomy is a surgical procedure to remove your spleen. The spleen is an organ that sits under your rib cage on

What is paraplegia Paraplegia is loss of muscle function or severe weakness (where you can't move parts of the body) or paralysis in both legs