Diccionario médico

Sealed dental fissures

العلاج

جراحة الوجه والفكين

Dental sealing cracksSealed dental fissures are applied on the molars, mainly to protect the tooth from decay. The sealant is painted on the tooth and acts as a barrier

Sentinel node

المرض

الجراحة العامة

The sentinel node is the first of a chain lymphatic draining into a certain tissue territory. This means that before continuing along the chain, lymph coming from that territory must first pass through the sentinel node. The sentinel node is often related to oncology. In the same way that the lymph of a territory must progress through the lymphatic chain ganglia, tumor cells that might be released

Spinology

العلاج

What is spinology?Spinology is a non-medical alternative practice system that aims to conserve the relationship between the spinal bones (vertebrae), maintaining normal pressure and ensuring that there is no interference with the central nervous system. Hence, spinology is concerned with the spinal column, which is made up of individual vertebrae which protects the spinal cord and nerves, and henc

TAC (التصوير المقطعي المحوسب المحوري)

تجربة

طب العيون

What is fragile X syndrome? Fragile X syndrome is the most common inherited form of intellectual disability. Mainly it affects men (by having only one X chromosome), with an incidence of 1 in 4,000, whereas in women is 1 per 600. What are the symptoms? If the change in this gene is small the person has no symptoms, but if this is not the case, the symptoms include: emotional and social intellig

Therasuit سترة

العلاج

طب الأطفال

What is the Therasuit?Therasuit is a lightweight orthopaedic suit used in physiotherapy in an intensive treatment for children with neurological and sensory disorders. Using this system, an improvement in external stability can be seen and consequently, more natural and coordinated movements can be achieved.Why is it done?The goals of Therasuit treatment are to reduce muscle tone, increase correct

Thyroplasty جراحة

العلاج

طب الأنف والأذن والحنجرة

What is thyroplasty?Thyroplasty is a surgical procedure that is performed for vocal cord paralysis. It is used to improve a patient’s voice and ability to cough. The procedure alters the thyroid cartilage of the larynx (the voice box) which houses the vocal cords, in order to change the length or position of the cords.What causes vocal cord paralysis?Vocal cords are found at the entrance of the tr

Tonsillar hypertrophy

المرض

طب الأنف والأذن والحنجرة

Tonsillar hypertrophy

Toxicoderma

المرض

الأمراض الجلدية

What is toxicoderma?Toxicoderma is a series of reactions in the skin (dermatosis), mucous membranes and/or appendages caused by drugs.The most frequent reactions are mucocutaneous disorders (25-30%). Although any drug can cause toxicoderma, most drug reactions are caused by antibiotics, antiseptics, and analgesics/anti-inflammatory drugs.In childhood, the main reactions are:Exanthemas (rashes): t

Ultrasonic cavitation

العلاج

الطب تجميلي

What is ultrasound-assisted liposuction?Ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL) is used to eliminate fat deposits from the body without surgery. It is a painless technique with immediate effects. With UAL, the professional can reshape the body’s general contour and eliminate problems such as cellulitis.Ultrasound specifically targets fat, which is then eliminated by the body.Why is it done?The prima