What is anemia Anemia is a lack of red blood cells (& hemoglobin). Red blood cells are important because they carry oxygen from the lungs
What is antisocial personality disorder Antisocial personality disorder, sometimes called 'sociopath' or 'psychopath', is a mental condition in which a person consistently shows no regard
What is osteomyelitis Osteomyelitis is the medical term for an infection in a bone, often caused by bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus. Depending on how the
What is blind loop syndrome Blind loop syndrome occurs when part of the small intestine becomes bypassed as a complication of abdominal surgery or as a
What is a bone spur Osteophytes are bone spurs or bony lumps that grow on the bones of the spine or around the joints. Most bone
Bone metastasis Cancer that has spread from the original (primary) tumor to the bone is called bone metastasis. It may not be possible to cure
What is bone cancer Bone cancer is a malignant (cancerous) tumor of the bone that destroys normal bone tissue ((Malawer MM, Helman LJ, O'Sullivan B.
Bad breath Bad breath (halitosis) is a common problem that can affect anyone at any age. About one in four people are thought to have
What is acute radiation syndrome Acute Radiation Syndrome sometimes known as radiation toxicity or radiation sickness, is an acute illness caused by irradiation >1 Gy (more
