Category: T

A genetic disorder involving an extra chromosome 18; hence, the individual has three copies of chromosome 18. Trisomy 18 syndrome is characterized by abnormal physical features, heart defects, and other organ malformations. Infants born with the syndrome are small, thin, and frail, and they fail to thrive. Babies with the disorder may have microcephaly, or…

A genetic disorder involving an extra chromosome 13; hence, the individual has three copies of chromosome 13. Trisomy 13 syndrome is characterized by severe abnormalities in organs and features. Infants born with trisomy 13 syndrome tend to be small at birth and to have spells of interrupted breathing, or apnea, in early infancy. Trisomy 13…

A form of massage therapy that relieves chronic pain by targeting trigger points, or accumulations of waste products surrounding nerve receptors. Trigger points form in muscles that have been overused or injured, thereby causing muscle tension and muscle shortening. A massage therapist practicing trigger point therapy works to flush toxins and calm the nerves, while…

A diuretic. Triamterene (Dyrenium, Maxzide) is used to reduce excessive amounts of water in the body associated with heart failure and to treat edema (swelling). Unlike some diuretics, triamterene does not cause the body to lose potassium. A diuretic that is given by mouth and produces an effect within two hours. It causes the loss…

A drug used to treat breast cancer that has spread (metastasized) to other parts of the body. Trastuzumab (Herceptin) may prevent the growth of breast tumors that produce extra amounts of a protein called HER2. Trastuzumab is used only to treat people whose breast tumors have been shown to produce extra amounts of this protein.…

Capable of being passed along from one individual or species to another. Diseases can be transmissible, as can genetic traits. Capable of being carried from a source, such as an individual, or an animal to a person, for example, an infectious disease. The phrase “transmissible” indicates the ability to be conveyed from one individual or…

A form of massage designed to release deeply ingrained tension; a form of bodywork. The Trager approach is a form of gentle, rocking massage conducted by a therapist and combined with movement exercises called “mentastics,” or mental gymnastics, intended to be performed by the person on his or her own. Trager bodywork is based on…

A diuretic, which is a drug used to treat high blood pressure. Torsemide (Demadex) reduces excessive amounts of water in the body (called edema], which is associated with conditions such as congestive heart failure, severe liver disease, and kidney disease. Torsemide acts on the kidney to increase urine flow; it is also used to treat…

Cleaning the teeth with a specially designed brush. Proper toothbrushing is an essential part of daily oral hygiene that helps to prevent tooth decay and periodontal disease. Adults and children should brush their teeth at least twice a day to prevent these conditions, which can lead to the loss of primary teeth and permanent teeth. When…

A drug used to relieve spasms of the bladder. Tolterodine tartrate (Detrol) tablets are used to treat symptoms associated with spasms of the bladder, such as frequent urination, urinary urgency, and urinary incontinence.