Hypoglossal nerve Hypoglossal nerve (hypo- = below; -glossal= tongue) is the 12th cranial nerve (cranial nerve XII). Hypoglossal nerve is mainly a motor cranial nerve for

What is a nerve conduction study Nerve conduction study also called nerve conduction velocity, measures how fast an electrical impulse moves through your nerve. Nerve conduction

What is nasal septum Nasal septum is in the midline of the nose and made of flat cartilage anteriorly and bone posteriorly.  Nasal septum is a vertical

What is myxedema coma Myxedema coma occasionally called myxedema crisis, is a rare life-threatening clinical condition in patients with longstanding severe untreated hypothyroidism that represents

Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum Necrobiosis lipoidica also called necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum, is a rare, chronic, idiopathic, granulomatous skin condition of collagen degeneration with the risk of

Nerve compression Nerve compression occurs when too much pressure is applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues, such as bones, cartilage, muscles or tendons. This

What is myokymia Myokymia is characterized by spontaneous, fine fascicular contractions of muscle without muscular atrophy or weakness. The clinical phenomenon is characterized by its

What is myotonic dystrophy Myotonic dystrophy is part of a group of inherited disorders called muscular dystrophies. It is the most common form of muscular

Acute myelogenous leukemia Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) is a cancer of the blood cells and bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside bones where blood

What is myeloproliferative disorder Myeloproliferative disorders is now called myeloproliferative neoplasms, which are a rare group of diseases in which the bone marrow stem cells