Category: F

The presence of cysts and tumor-like growths in bones resulting from an imbalance in calcium and phosphorus metabolism. This condition is also known as hyperparathyroidism or von Recklinghausen’s disease.  

A mole that has turned firmer and taken on a flesh-like texture. The barely recognizable remnants of a deceased fetus still inside the womb. A colored mole on the skin with hairs sprouting from it.  

Milk fortified with additives like albumin, cream, or vitamins.  

An unhealthy accumulation of material on the tongue, which can be linked to stomach issues, breathing through the mouth, or excessive tobacco smoking.  

A skin fold that attaches the tongue to the bottom of the mouth, restricting the tongue’s range of motion. This structure is also referred to as the lingual frenulum.  

Inflammation of the tonsil crypts or follicles.  

A pharmaceutical measurement equivalent to 8 fluid drams.  

A pharmaceutical unit for liquids, equivalent to one-eighth of an ounce or 3.55 cubic centimeters.  

An abscess that develops due to the injection of an irritant beneath the skin.  

This type of light, known as Finsen light, results from the absorption of heat rays through filters, leaving behind only violet and ultraviolet rays. It is named after the Danish physician who promoted sun-ray therapy. In the past, Finsen light was focused on specific small areas using lenses and was utilized in the treatment of…