Category: G

A type of stomach and intestine inflammation triggered by the influenza virus.  

Episodes of severe abdominal pain accompanied by vomiting that manifest in individuals with tabes dorsalis.  

The common understanding of this term as “strangulation” is not entirely accurate. In the neck, there are carotid arteries on each side that provide blood to the brain. When both carotid arteries are constricted, it interrupts the brain’s blood supply and leads to unconsciousness. This, to be precise, is referred to as “garroting” and not…

A condition characterized by amnesia, hallucinations, and disruptions in consciousness, believed to have emotional origins.  

Medications that incorporate natural compounds rather than synthetic chemicals, named in honor of the renowned ancient Greek physician, Galen.  

Lack of pain perception in the lower arms or lower legs.  

The study of the general structure of bodily tissues.  

This tropical disease is caused by a parasitic worm measuring approximately 1 meter in length. It is prevalent in Africa, South America, the Middle East, and India. Infection occurs when individuals drink water that contains the water flea CYCLOPS, which hosts the larvae of the parasitic worm. Upon ingestion, the larvae pass through the intestine…

This is an inherited eye disorder that exists in two forms: type I (granular) and type II (macular). Granular corneal dystrophy is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by small granular opacities in the top layers of the cornea. It develops in the first ten years of life. Macular corneal dystrophy is an autosomal recessive disorder typified…

Grey baby syndrome is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening condition that primarily affects newborns, especially premature babies. It is caused by the antibiotic drug chloramphenicol, which is typically not prescribed for newborns but can be transmitted to the baby through the mother’s bloodstream. Newborns lack the ability to efficiently process or eliminate the drug, leading…