Category: T

A lymphocyte formed in the thymus gland. A kind of white blood cell, also referred to as a T-cell, which functions in the immune system.  

A measurement of the quantity of antibodies in a serum. The strength of a solution as determined by titration. In medicine it is used to describe the amount of antibody present in a known volume of serum. A benchmark for measuring strength or purity.  

The process of identifying various elements in tissue from a donor and comparing them to those of the recipient to see if a transplant is likely to be rejected. The medical technique used in attempting to match organs and tissue for use in transplants; also called his-tocompatability testing. Series of tests to determine the compatibility…

The immunological characteristics of a tissue that determine whether or not it can be successfully transplanted into another person.  

Feeling extremely tired.  

The condition of being tired. Frequent fatigue is often attributed to excessive work, inadequate rest, or poor sleep quality. Ongoing feelings of tiredness could also be due to various medical conditions such as depression, anxiety, anemia, or diabetes.  

Feeling a need to rest.  

A feeling of pricking or stinging in a body part. An abnormal, prickling feeling in the skin. Tingling may be a sign of damage or irritation to nerves in the affected area. It can also be a sign of poor circulation. It is a different problem than numbness, which suggests instead that the nerve is…

To have a pricking or stinging sensation in a body part. A prickling or stinging sensation that may be caused by cold or nerve injury.  

A fungal infection of the scalp characterized by red papules, or spots, at the opening of the hair follicles. Ringworm affecting the scalp initially manifests as a tiny patch with scaling and some hair breakage. Among children, it can spread widely, often through the sharing of hats.