Category: D

The diagnostic assessment conducted to ascertain the presence of a specific ailment in an individual.  

A bone density scan that employs a rotating x-ray beam to assess the strength of an individual’s bones and determine their susceptibility to fractures is commonly known as a bone densitometry scan. This procedure provides valuable information about bone health and the risk of fractures.  

Some therapists favor the term “personality disturbance” over “personality disorder” due to their belief that it conveys a greater sense of respect for the patient’s potential for growth and transformation. This alternative terminology acknowledges the individual’s capacity for personal development and positive change within the realm of their personality. A hole or perforation in the…

A pharmaceutical agent employed in the treatment of von Willebrand’s disease, a condition affecting the blood, is utilized to alleviate symptoms and manage the disorder effectively. A lab-created version of ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is employed in the treatment of diabetes insipidus and enuresis (bed-wetting).  

The main medication employed in iron chelation therapy, which helps to counteract the potentially life-threatening accumulation of iron in the body resulting from long-term blood transfusions, is known as the primary drug in this treatment approach.  

A practitioner belonging to the Sufi order is commonly referred to as a dervish. Their spiritual practice involves engaging in a form of meditation known as whirling ecstatic dance.  

A condition characterized by both emotional disturbances and growth failure, accompanied by abnormalities in the functioning of the pituitary gland, is known as an endocrine disorder.  

A type of medication that can be retained in the patient’s body tissues for an extended period, ranging from days to weeks, thereby reducing the likelihood of the patient forgetting to take daily doses. Certain medications like haloperidol and fluphenazine are available in depot form, allowing for their administration. A particular variant of medication that…

A dental apparatus that emits a low-intensity beam of light, serving as a substitute for a dentist’s drill, used for the purpose of removing tooth decay or eliminating gum tissue.  

A cluster of diseases marked by the deterioration of myelin, the protective fatty covering around nerve fibers. This deterioration disrupts the proper functioning of nerves and can lead to paralysis. Multiple sclerosis is an example of a demyelinating disorder.