Category: T

  • Trinucleotide repeat expansion

    A series of three nucleotides that is excessively repeated within a specific segment of a gene.  

  • Trichomonads

    Parasitic protozoa that are commonly present in the digestive and reproductive systems of humans and other animals. Certain species can induce vaginal infections in women, characterized by itchiness and the presence of a foamy discharge.  

  • Triangling

    A procedure wherein two relatives alleviate the level of tension between them by involving a third member.  

  • Trial of labor

    A deliberate endeavor to achieve a vaginal delivery subsequent to a prior cesarean delivery.  

  • Treponeme

    A term utilized to denote any member of the Treponema genus, which comprises anaerobic bacteria characterized by cells measuring 3-8 mm in length. These cells exhibit distinct, either acute, regular, or irregular spiral shapes, without any evident protoplasmic structure.  

  • Trendelenburg

    A posture characterized by the head positioned downwards while the body and legs rest on an inclined surface.  

  • Tremor control therapy

    A technique employed to manage tremors by delivering self-administered electrical shocks to the specific region of the brain responsible for voluntary movement, known as the thalamus. The procedure involves implanting an electrode, connected to an insulated lead wire, into the brain. Additionally, a power source battery is implanted beneath the chest skin, with an extension…

  • Traumatic grief

    The profound sorrow that arises from the loss of a beloved individual in a traumatic circumstance, such as a natural or transportation disaster, act of terrorism, or mass murder.  

  • Transtracheal biopsy

    A transtracheal biopsy involves the extraction of a small tissue sample from the area across the trachea, also known as the windpipe. This sample is then examined under a microscope for further analysis.  

  • Transcranial direct current stimulation

    The application of extremely weak electrical currents across precise regions of the brain, aiming to enhance cognitive or motor abilities and address mental disorders. A contrivance designed to alleviate migraine headaches by utilizing magnetic energy to stimulate the brain.