What is nitroglycerin Nitroglycerin is also called glyceryl trinitrate, is used to prevent attacks of chest pain (angina) caused by coronary artery disease (narrowing of

What is peritonitis Peritonitis is an infection of the inner lining of the tummy (peritoneum), the serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity ((Brown D, Caballero

What is epispadias Epispadias is a rare congenital (present at birth) anomaly involving the development of the urethra (the tube that carries the urine from

What is erythema toxicum neonatorum Toxic erythema of the newborn is also known as erythema toxicum and erythema toxicum neonatorum, is a common and harmless

What is nabothian cyst A nabothian cyst is also known as a retention cysts of the cervix or mucinous retention cyst or epithelial cysts, is

What is parainfluenza Human parainfluenza viruses commonly cause respiratory illnesses in infants and young children. But anyone can get human parainfluenza virus illness. For example,

What is otosclerosis Otosclerosis is an abnormal bone growth in the middle ear that causes progressive conductive hearing loss. Otosclerosis usually affects the last bone in

What is omphalocele An omphalocele is also called exomphalos, is a birth defect in which an infant's intestine, liver and other abdominal organs are outside of

What are causes of pain when swallowing Pain when swallowing is also called odynophagia, is any pain or discomfort while swallowing. You may feel pain when

What is a mucous cyst An oral mucous cyst is also called mucocele, is a painless, benign, mucous-containing cystic lesion on the inner surface of the mouth,