What are cephalosporins Cephalosporins are a family of bactericidal antibiotics derived from the the fungus Cephalosporum acremonium (previously called Cephalosporium). Cephalosporins are bactericidal (kill bacteria)
What is volvulus A volvulus is a twisting of a loop of intestine around itself and the mesentery that supports it, causing impairment of the
What is dysrhythmia Dysrhythmia is also known as arrhythmia, which is a problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. During a dysrhythmia, the
What is hemiparesis Hemiparesis is weakness of one side of your body, including one arm and one leg. The word, ‘hemi,’ means, ‘one side, while,
What is a teratoma Teratoma is a type of germ cell tumor that may contain several different types of tissue, such as hair, muscle, and
What is retrograde ejaculation Retrograde ejaculation is a rarer type of ejaculation problem when semen travels backwards into the urinary bladder instead of through the urethra
What is leukocytosis Leukocytosis is an increase in the number of white blood cells to more than 11,000 cells per mm³ (11.0 × 109 per
What is heparin Heparin injection is a complex mixture of naturally occurring glycosaminoglycans that have potent anticoagulant activity. Heparin is used to prevent blood clots
What is pruritus Pruritus is a medical term for itch or itching. Pruritus (itching) refers to a unpleasant sensation of your skin that provokes the
