What is tympanometry Tympanometry also called tympanometry impedance testing, is a clinical test measuring tympanic membrane mobility to detect problems in the middle ear and is

What is virilization Virilization is a condition in which a female develops male characteristics associated with male hormones (androgens) or when a newborn has characteristics

What is T-cell count T cell count is also called T lymphocyte or CD4 T lymphocytes or CD4 cells (T-helper cells) count. T cell (CD4 cell)

Splinter removal A splinter is a thin piece of material (like wood, glass, or metal) that gets embedded just below the top layer of your

What is radioactive iodine Iodine, in the form of iodide, is made into two radioactive forms of iodine that are commonly used in patients with

What is shoulder arthroscopy Shoulder arthroscopy is surgery that uses a small camera called an arthroscope to examine or repair the tissues inside or around

What is Schilling test The Schilling test is performed to evaluate vitamin B12 absorption. In a Schilling test, you first ingest a tiny amount of

What is radical prostatectomy Radical prostatectomy is a surgery to remove the entire prostate gland, the seminal vesicles and surrounding lymph nodes as treatment for

What is skin turgor Skin turgor is the skin's elasticity. Skin turgor is the ability of skin to change shape and return to normal. Skin turgor

What is truncus arteriosus Persistent truncus arteriosus is a rare congenital (present at birth) heart defect where one large blood vessel (truncus arteriosus) comes out of