What is a PEG tube PEG tube stands for the abbreviation Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tube is also called gastrostomy tube, which is a feeding tube

What is a sigmoidoscopy A sigmoidoscopy is a medical procedure that allows examination of the mucosal surface of the end-region of the colon (large intestine)

What is a lumbar puncture A lumbar puncture also called a spinal tap, is a common medical test where a spinal needle is advanced between two lumbar

What is radiation therapy Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays or particles (radiation), such as x-rays, gamma rays, electron beams, or protons to kill cancer cells

What is septoplasty Septoplasty is a surgical procedure to correct a deviated nasal septum — a displacement of the bone and cartilage that divides your

What is breast reduction Breast reduction, also known as reduction mammoplasty or reduction mammaplasty, is a surgical procedure that reduces the size of overly large

What is paracentesis Paracentesis is also called abdominal tap, is a medical procedure in which a needle or catheter is inserted into the peritoneal cavity (the

What is spermicide Spermicide is a type of chemical contraceptive that helps to prevent pregnancy by killing sperm or stopping sperm (inactivates sperm) from moving.

What is CRP test C-reactive protein test is also called CRP test, is a general blood test that checks for infection or inflammation in the

What is bone marrow donation Bone marrow donation is one of two methods of collecting blood forming cells for bone marrow transplants. Bone marrow donation