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An inherited genetic disorder with autosomal dominant inheritance pattern, causing the accumulation of protein deposits (amyloidosis) in the kidneys. This condition results in kidney inflammation (nephritis), hearing loss, pain in the limbs, and recurring episodes of hives accompanied by fever.  

Mites are diminutive creatures, typically measuring less than 1 mm in length, possessing eight legs. A multitude of mite species possess mouthparts designed for piercing and extracting blood. Mites belonging to certain species have the potential to induce various disorders. For instance, the scabies mite can burrow into human skin, leading to intense itching; the…

A menstrual period without the accompanying release of an egg from an ovary is referred to as anovular menstruation. It’s often seen in young girls who have recently begun their menstrual cycles and in women nearing menopause. This can lead to irregular menstrual patterns.  

Tumors in the lungs can be either malignant (cancerous) or benign (noncancerous). Benign tumors in the lungs are less common than malignant ones. The most prevalent among these is the bronchial adenoma, which originates in the lining of a bronchus. These adenomas can often block the bronchus, leading individuals to potentially cough up blood. The…

An form of leukemia characterized by the overproduction of immature white blood cells, known as blasts, within the bone marrow. Without intervention, acute leukemia can lead to mortality in a matter of weeks or months. The atypical cells can fall into two primary categories: lymphoblasts (early-stage lymphocytes) in the case of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL),…

Laryngeal nerve palsy is a condition where one or both of the laryngeal nerves become paralyzed. It can be caused by issues that put pressure on the nerve, like an aneurysm in the aorta or tumors in the thyroid gland, esophagus, or lung. Other causes can be infections, poisoning that impacts the nerves, or injuries…

Lanugo hair, which is fine, delicate, and downy, emerges to cover a fetus. This type of hair typically emerges during the fourth or fifth month of pregnancy and tends to vanish by the ninth month. In certain cases, lanugo hair might still be present in premature infants. Lanugo hair can resurface in adults who are…

Challenges impacting an individual’s capacity to communicate and/or understand spoken and/or written language.  

A killer T-cell is a kind of white blood cell, also referred to as a cytotoxic T-lymphocyte or CD8 lymphocyte. It plays a crucial role in the immune system. After helper T-cells recognize a foreign antigen on its surface, killer T-cells target and eliminate abnormal, cancerous, or virus-infected cells.  

Jellyfish, part of the marine animal group called cnidarians, can release venom through their stinging cells. While most jellyfish stings result in minor pain or itching, certain species can cause more severe reactions like vomiting, breathing issues, and even fainting. The most dangerous types are primarily found in tropical waters. For particularly serious stings, antivenoms…