Category: T

Angulation of a structure, such as a tooth about its long axis, the patella when it moves away from the frontal plane of the femur, or the scapula when the inferior angle moves away from the rib cage.  

Malposition of the uterus. In the past, this has been invoked as the cause of numerous conditions, including pelvic pain, back pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, infertility, and emotional difficulties. Simple malposition of the uterus without evidence of a specific disease condition that accounts for the malposition is felt to be harmless and virtually symptomless. It…

A measurement of functional ability that incorporates observation of performance of 13 activities. The activities include sitting, rising from a chair, standing, turning, reaching up, and bending down. The rating scale is normal, adaptive, or abnormal.  

Sheathlike nodular masses in the hair of the beard and mustache from growth of either Piedraia hortae, which causes black piedra, or Trichosporon beigelii, which causes white piedra. The masses surround the hairs, which become brittle; hairs may be penetrated by fungus and thus split.  

An asymptomatic superficial fungal infection that affects the skin of the palms. Caused by Cladosporium werneckii or C. mansonii, it is characterized by deeply pigmented, macular, nonscaly patches.  

Tinea corporis that grows rapidly and in unusual patterns after the use of topical steroids.  

Chronic tinea caused by Trichophyton concentricum. It is present in tropical regions. The annular lesions have scales at their periphery. A type of ringworm common in tropical regions is characterized by patches or concentric scaly rings on the skin. These rings expand outward, creating a pattern reminiscent of watered silk. The scales are akin to…

Sticky scaling of the scalp following infection or trauma.  

Making a tincture from an appropriate drug.  

A metallic element used in various industries and in making certain tissue stains; atomic weight, 118.69; atomic number, 50. The term “pan” refers to any cooking utensil that is used for baking cakes, bread, pies, or other similar food items. This term has been in use for a considerable amount of time, dating back to…