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The protrusion of the center of an intervertebral disc into the soft, spongy material of an adjacent vertebra. When this protrusion is substantial, it can lead to vertebrae taking on a wedge-shaped appearance and result in significant curvature of the spine. These are known as siderotic nodules, which are nodules found in certain organs. They…

A lymph node located above the left collarbone, which can serve as a potential site for cancer spread from the stomach, other abdominal regions, or within the chest. It is also known as the signal node.  

A spider nevus, named for its resemblance to a web with pink blood vessels spreading across the skin, can increase in number during pregnancy and liver disorders. These can be effectively treated using a cautery needle.  

A red dot, ranging in size from a pinhead or larger, that often appears on the face and body after the age of 40. These marks are not indicative of overall health issues and don’t require treatment. They are also referred to as Campbell de Morgan spots.  

Milk from which the cream has been extracted, also known as separated milk.  

This region, situated above the heart, encompasses the starting points of several muscles, the transverse section of the aortic arch, the left carotid and subclavian arteries, along with other blood vessels and nerves. Additionally, it houses the trachea, esophagus, and remnants of the thymus gland.  

Malaria resulting from Plasmodium falciparum, characterized by paroxysms that can be either constant or sporadic and remitting. It is also known as malign tertian fever or aestivo-autumnal fever.  

A kidney afflicted with either pus formation or tuberculosis.  

A depiction of the kidney observed in cases of chronic glomerulonephritis.  

A low blood sugar condition caused by the pancreas overproducing insulin. This can stem from a pancreatic growth or a disruption in the endocrine system. Symptoms include hunger, sweating, muscle tremors, confusion, seizures, and potentially coma. Occasionally, individuals charged with impaired driving may assert they were experiencing hypoglycemia, not intoxication.