What is exudate Exudate is fluid that leaks out of blood vessels into a body cavity or nearby tissues as a result of injury or inflammation. Exudate is

What is failure to thrive Failure to thrive is defined as decelerated or arrested physical growth (height and weight measurements fall below the third or

What are Epstein pearls Epstein pearls are small, firm, white, keratin-filled cysts located on the mid-palatal raphe at the junction of the hard and soft palates

What is episcleritis Episcleritis (episcleritis periodica fugax) is an inflammatory condition affecting the episclera or episcleral tissue between the conjunctiva (the clear mucous membrane lining

What is epidural hematoma Epidural hematoma also known as an extradural hematoma, is a collection of blood that forms between the inner surface of the

What is a meniscus tear A meniscus tear is a common knee injury. The meniscus is a rubbery, C-shaped disk that acts as a "shock

What is malaise Malaise is a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or lack of well-being. Malaise is a symptom that can occur with almost any

What is kyphoplasty Kyphoplasty is used to treat painful compression fractures in the spine ((Kurra S, Metkar U, Lieberman IH, Lavelle WF. The Effect of

What is lithotripsy Lithotripsy is also known as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, is a procedure that uses shock waves to break up stones in the

What is mottled skin Mottled skin or mottling refers to blood vessel changes in the skin that cause a patchy skin discoloration, reflecting reduced skin