Category: T
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Tinea barbae
A fungal infection in the beard. A superficial fungal infection that commonly affects the skin. It is primarily limited to the bearded areas of the face and neck or around the scalp. A fungal infection affecting the beard area, commonly known as barber’s itch or barber’s rash, is also referred to as tinea sycosis.
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Tincture of iodine
A weak solution of iodine in alcohol, used as an antiseptic.
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Timolol
A beta-blocker used in the treatment of migraine, high blood pressure and glaucoma. Timolol (Blocadren) is also used to treat heart attacks and arrhythmias. Timolol, in combination with the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide (Timolide), is used to lower blood pressure and decrease edema (swelling). By itself (Timoptic) or in combination with another drug (Cosopt), timolol is used…
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Tie
To attach a thread with a knot.
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Tidal air
The amount of air that passes in and out of the body in breathing.
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Tick fever
An infectious disease transmitted by bites from ticks. Any infectious disease transmitted by ticks, especially Rocky Mountain spotted fever. An infectious illness spread through a tick bite, examples include African relapsing fever, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and Texas fever.
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Tibiofibular
Referring to both the tibia and the fibula.
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Tibial artery
One of two arteries which run down the front and back of the lower leg.
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Tibial
Referring to the tibia.
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Thyrotrophin-releasing hormone
A hormone secreted by the hypothalamus, which makes the pituitary gland release thyrotrophin, which in turn stimulates the thyroid gland. A hormone produced by the hypothalamus which stimulates the release of thyrotrophin-stimulating hormone (TSH) by the pituitary gland.