Category: S

This refers to an abscess where the contents lack pyogenic (pus-forming) properties, and they do not cultivate bacteria when subjected to culture. A type of abscess where the causative bacteria or agents are no longer present, inflammation has reduced, and the remaining pus forms a cyst.  

Stereotaxic procedures involve intricate instruments being inserted through a surgically crafted aperture in the skull. These instruments are then guided, aided by CT scanning, to precise locations within the brain. Such interventions are employed for various purposes, including addressing pituitary tumors, performing brain biopsies, and targeting minuscule brain regions for therapeutic purposes in cases of…

Sterculia is a type of bulk-forming laxative utilized for addressing constipation. It proves particularly beneficial when dealing with small, hardened stools. It is important to reserve its usage for cases where dietary fiber augmentation is not possible. While using sterculia, it is crucial to ensure sufficient fluid consumption to prevent intestinal blockage. Possible adverse effects…

A wound that forms on the lower leg due to inadequate blood circulation in that region.  

A tiny, raised crimson dot, resembling the size of a pinhead, with several delicate blood vessels branching out from it. A spider nevus materializes due to the dilation of a minor artery and its interconnected capillaries. Occasional appearances of small spider nevi are usual in children and expectant mothers, whereas an increased quantity might be…

Challenges in certain learning domains within a child of average or higher intelligence characterize specific learning disabilities. These encompass dyslexia, which hampers letter recognition, and dyscalculia, a struggle with mathematics.  

A plastic device employed to assist in the dispensation of medications from metered-dose inhalers as a component of asthma and other respiratory ailment treatments. The inhaler’s mouthpiece is fitted into one end of the spacer, while the user’s mouth is sealed firmly over the opposite end. During dosage administration, the inhaler is compressed, allowing the…

An artificial growth hormone administered to children to address limited height due to an insufficiency in natural growth hormone.  

Artificial forms of somatostatin, a hormone that influences the pituitary gland’s regulation of growth hormone discharge, are employed for treating acromegaly and the symptoms linked to specific hormone-releasing tumors, notably in cases of carcinoid syndrome. Octreotide stands out as a prevalent variant of somatostatin analog.  

A brittle, yellow-white layer that develops on the skin of elderly individuals due to frequent and excessive sun exposure. This skin condition is also referred to as an actinic keratosis.