What is parkinsonism Parkinsonism refers to a group of movement abnormalities — such as impaired speech or muscle stiffness, slow movement (bradykinesia), shuffling of the

What is parthenogenesis Parthenogenesis (parthenos = virgin, genesis = creation) can be defined as the production of an embryo from a female gamete (female egg)

What is pediculosis Pediculosis is the medical term for an infection or infestation with lice which are blood feeding parasites. Lice are ectoparasites that live

What is parotitis Parotitis is an inflammation or infection of the parotid salivary glands. Of all the salivary glands, the parotid gland is most commonly

What are neurological disorders Neurological disorders and diseases are those that affect the brain, spinal cord and all the nervous system, includes Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s

What is nosocomial infection Nosocomial infection also called hospital acquired infection. Nosocomial infection is defined as an infection occurring in a patient admitted to the

What is papilledema Papilledema refers to swelling of the optic disc from increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Papilledema must be distinguished from optic disc swelling from other

What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a life-threatening, neurological disorder most often caused by an adverse reaction associated with the use

What is neuropathic pain Neuropathic pain also called nerve pain, is caused by damage or injury to somatosensory nervous system including peripheral fibers (Aβ, Aδ

What is neutropenia Neutropenia is when you have a lower than normal number of neutrophils (a type of white blood cells) in your blood. While