A person who specializes in cytology, the branch of biology that focuses on the formation, origin, structure, function, activities, and...

A generic term for hormonelike peptides produced by various types of cells of the human body in response to an...

A drug that treats pain and stiffness caused by muscle spasms. Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) relaxes muscles, relieving pain and discomfort of...

Technique used in Chinese medicine to increase the flow of qi ("chee") or energy within the body. Small rounded cups...

Formerly known as CAT (computerized axial tomography) scanning. A diagnostic imaging technique in which multiple projections of X rays (passed...

A method of healing by placing stones on the body over the chakra points. Crystal, or gem therapy, is an...

Crying is a baby's way of communicating his or her needs. Babies normally cry a lot in the first year...

A condition producing paralysis in the arm because of pressure in the underarm area from improper or overuse of crutches...

A form of irregular alignment (malocclusion) that involves the way the teeth meet when a person bites down. Some of...

A particularly addictive form of the drug cocaine that can be smoked to produce an intense, short-lasting state of euphoria...