Category: C

A byproduct generated during the body’s metabolic processes.  

Named in honor of Dr. Castle, an American doctor who discovered the cause of pernicious anemia, the “Castle” factor involves a component in stomach acid that, when combined with a separate element found in specific foods, produces an anti-anemic substance typically stored in the liver. This research led to the finding that liver extract or…

Relating to the carpus (wrist) and the finger bones’ phalanges.  

A device used to record the apex beat, radial pulse, and venous pulse.  

A small bone found in the hand.  

The lack or insufficiency of calcium salts in the body.  

Abnormal heart rhythm, which encompasses various types.  

An uncommon malignant growth originating in the testes, testicular cancer primarily affects men within the youthful to middle-age range. The likelihood of developing this form of cancer is heightened among those with a background of undescended testicles. The prevailing varieties of testicular cancer include seminomas, characterized by a single cell type, and teratomas, composed of…

A cosmetic treatment aimed at eliminating acne scars, freckles, fine lines, or other skin imperfections. The process entails the use of a strong, caustic paste to shed the external layers of the skin.  

A malignancy affecting the pharynx (the portion of the throat found between the tonsils and the voicebox). Pharyngeal cancer typically originates within the mucous membrane that lines the throat. In Western regions, nearly all instances of pharyngeal cancer are linked to smoking and alcohol consumption. This condition is more prevalent among men, and its occurrence…