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

What is Lomotil Lomotil is a prescription medicine (2.5 mg diphenoxylate and 0.025 mg atropine combination ) used to treat acute or chronic diarrhea. Lomotil

What is liposuction Liposuction also known as lipectomy or lipoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery procedure which involves the removal of excess body fat from under

What is iontophoresis Iontophoresis is a procedure in which an electrical current is passed through skin soaked in tap water or normal saline (0.9%), allowing

What is interstitial lung disease Interstitial lung disease is an umbrella term for a large group of disorders that includes more than 130 disorders that cause

What is intertrigo Intertrigo describes an inflammatory skin rash in the body folds, such as behind the ears, in the folds of the neck, under