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Medical Dictionary

Interstitial nephritis is a kidney disorder in which the tubules (which filter fluids in the kidneys) become…

01 Jan 2012

Medical Dictionary

As the foreskin separates from the head of the penis (about 5 years of age), smegma collects between the layers…

01 Jan 2012

Medical Dictionary

Induration is the hardening of soft tissue especially in the skin or organs due to the physiology reaction towards inflammation,…

01 Jan 2012

Medical Dictionary

Nocioceptive pain is what is considered to be "normal" pain resulting from activation of pain pathways after the…

01 Jan 2012

Medical Dictionary

Periodontitis, or periodontal disease or gum disease, is inflammation of the supporting structures of teeth (i.e. bone,…

01 Jan 2012

Medical Dictionary

Lignocaine hydrochloride is used topically to relieve itching, burning and pain from skin inflammations, and used to…

01 Jan 2012

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De-afferentation is the disruption of the impulses that are carried by the nerves. It can be caused by damage from…

01 Jan 2012

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Abnormal pain interpretation is when the brain interprets pain signals carried by nerves incorrectly. The person will then experience pain…

01 Jan 2012

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Stomatitis is a condition characterised by inflammation of the mucous membranes in the mouth.

01 Jan 2012

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