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DefinitionAcquired angioneurotic edema? (often shortened to acquired angioedema) is a rare condition where sudden, deep swelling? happens in the skin, lips, tongue, throat, gut, or genitals....
DefinitionAcquired non-histamine-induced angioedema is sudden, deep swelling? that happens in the skin, lips, tongue, throat, gut, or genitals. It is acquired, which means it starts later...
DefinitionAcrocyanosis/Cyan means ‘blue’ and the abnormal bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes is referred to as “cyanosis?”. It is a pathologic sign, and not...
DefinitionAcromelalgia is a rare but painful condition that affects the hands and feet. In this article, we’ll break down what acromelalgia is, its different types, what...
DefinitionAcute? Abdominal Aorta Infarction? is a serious condition where the blood supply to a part of the abdominal aorta is suddenly blocked, leading to tissue damage...
DefinitionAcute? Aortic Regurgitation (AAR) is a heart condition where the aortic valve, which controls the flow of blood from the heart to the rest of the...
DefinitionAcute? Ascending Aorta Infarction?, a serious medical condition, occurs when the ascending part of the aorta, the large blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the...
DefinitionAcute? Ascending Aorta Ischemia? is a medical condition that affects the main blood vessel carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body,...
DefinitionAcute? Ascending Aorta Regurgitation (AAAR) is a medical condition where the aortic valve in the heart does not close properly, allowing blood to flow back into...
DefinitionByssinosis, also known as brown lung disease or cotton dust lung disease, is a respiratory condition caused by breathing in dust from cotton, flax, and other...
DefinitionAcute? chalicosis is a condition that affects the lungs, causing inflammation? and damage to the air sacs. It can lead to difficulty breathing and other serious...
