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

What is anhedonia Anhedonia is the decreased ability to experience pleasure from positive stimuli such as social interaction, eating, or sex or a degradation in

What are endorphins Endorphins is made up of two descriptive terms, endogenous and morphine, which are opioid neuropeptides which are naturally produced in your body

What is palliative care Palliative care refers to the supportive care of patients with serious illnesses, as well as the supportive care that is available