What is measles Measles (also called Rubeola) is a highly infectious disease caused by a virus, RNA paramyxovirus, that is spread via the respiratory route from person to

What is triple x syndrome Triple X syndrome, also called trisomy X or 47,XXX, is characterized by the presence of an additional X chromosome in

What is whooping cough Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the lungs and airways. Whooping cough is caused by the

What is lynch syndrome Lynch syndrome, often called hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer, is an inherited disorder that increases the risk of many types of cancer,

What are night terrors A child having night terrors (sleep terrors) may scream, shout and thrash around in extreme panic, and may even jump out of

What is preterm labor Preterm labor is labor that happens before the 37th week of pregnancy. About 8 out of 100 babies will be born

What is a goiter Goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland that causes a lump to form in the front of the neck (see

What is Graves disease Graves' disease is an auto-immune condition where your body’s immune system produces antibodies against the thyroid TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) receptor,

What is gangrene Gangrene is a serious condition that refers to the decay and death of tissue resulting from an interruption in blood flow to

What does an enlarged liver mean Enlarged liver refers to swelling of the liver beyond its normal size. Hepatomegaly is the medical term to describe