What is thoracentesis Thoracentesis or pleural tap, is a procedure in which a needle is inserted into the pleural space between the lungs and the

What is a scrotum Scrotum is a loose bag of skin that hangs outside the body, behind the penis. The scrotum holds the testes in

What is the MTHFR gene The MTHFR gene which is short for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene, provides instructions for making an enzyme called methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase

What is CD4 count CD4 count is a laboratory test that measures CD-4 T lymphocytes (T cells) via flow cytometry. CD4 T cells help to

What is CO2 blood test CO2 blood test is also called bicarbonate blood test, measures the total amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in your blood, which

What is odynophagia Odynophagia means having pain while swallowing. Odynophagia is any pain or discomfort while swallowing. You may feel pain when swallowing high in

What is paraphimosis Paraphimosis occurs when the foreskin of an uncircumcised male can't be returned to its normal position after being retracted. Paraphimosis can cause painful

What is pityriasis alba Pityriasis alba is a low-grade type of eczema or dermatitis that mostly affects children aged 3–16, with 90% of cases occurring

What is PFO PFO is short for patent foramen ovale, which is a hole in the heart that didn't close the way it should after

What is auscultation Auscultation is a method used to listen to the sounds of your body during a physical examination by using a stethoscope. A