What is dermatochalasis Dermatochalasis also known as "baggy eyes", is defined as loosening of the skin around the eye or redundancy of upper or lower eyelid
What is a lacunar stroke Lacunar stroke also called subcortical stroke or lacunar infarct, often arise from chronic high blood pressure, which leads to progressive
What is colpocleisis Colpocleisis is vaginal obliteration or closure of the vagina surgery for treatment of severe uterine or vaginal vault prolapse (advanced pelvic organ
What is urethral diverticulum Urethral diverticulum is a epithelium-lined pocket or pouch that forms along the urethra. Because of its location, urethral diverticulum can be
What is uterine prolapse Uterine prolapse occurs when the womb (uterus) drops down and presses into the vaginal area. Uterine prolapse occurs when pelvic floor
What is myocardial infarction Myocardial infarction also called acute myocardial infarction, is a medical term for a "heart attack" that happens when the flow of
What is a ventriculoperitoneal shunt Ventriculoperitoneal shunt also known as cerebral shunt, is surgery to treat excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the cavities (ventricles) of the
What is heterotopic ossification Heterotopic ossification refers to the formation of mature, lamellar bone in muscle and soft tissues where bone normally does not usually
What is chronic pain syndrome Chronic pain syndrome is pain that lasts more than several months (variously defined as 3 to 6 months, but longer
What is polysomnography Polysomnography is a sleep study, a test that records certain body functions as you sleep, or try to sleep. Polysomnography records your