Category: I

  • Immediate hypersensitivity reactions

    Hypersensitivity reactions orchestrated by mast cells, swiftly manifesting within minutes of exposure to allergens.  

  • Imiquimod

    A medication, sanctioned by the FDA for wart treatment, possesses the potential to eliminate basal cell carcinomas by activating the body’s immune response. It is also recognized by its commercial name, Aldara.  

  • Ilizarov frame

    Invented by a Russian medical practitioner, this groundbreaking device aims to rectify anomalies in the structure of lower limbs and feet. It comprises interconnected rings securely fastened to the skeletal framework and elongated rods spanning between the rings. These rods exert tension on the affected appendage, facilitating gradual extension and correction.  

  • Iliac artery

    Within the pelvis, there exists a substantial blood vessel that extends into the lower limb.  

  • Identified patient

    In the context of familial dynamics, there exists a particular family member who manifests or exhibits the prominent symptoms of the family’s condition.  

  • Identification with an aggressor

    In the realm of psychology, there exists an intricate phenomenon wherein an individual unconsciously assimilates the viewpoint or behavioral tendencies of their captor or oppressor. This intriguing process has been subject to scholarly scrutiny and is deemed by some researchers as a partial elucidation of the enigmatic Stockholm syndrome.  

  • Ictal eeg

    Employed to assess brain activity during a seizure, this method can provide valuable insights into patients who show unresponsiveness to traditional treatments.  

  • Iatrogenic kaposi’s sarcoma

    A variant of KS (Kaposi’s sarcoma) that arises in individuals who have undergone organ transplantation and are taking immunosuppressive medications to prevent organ rejection.  

  • Inversely proportional

    One quantity exhibits a contrary variation in relation to another quantity that it relies upon.  

  • Isocentric mounting

    A configuration enabling convenient mobility of a radiation source within a treatment area, while simultaneously preserving a consistent separation and angle of the beam.