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Shaped like a round, flat disc. This term can also refer to a structure or condition characterized by such disc-like abnormalities. For instance, nummular eczema is a skin condition marked by distinctive coin-like itchy skin patches.  

During the initial stages of pregnancy, ultrasound scanning is conducted to detect fetuses with an elevated likelihood of chromosomal irregularities like Down syndrome. This procedure examines the width of the nuchal fold, a patch of skin located at the rear of the neck. If the nuchal fold appears excessively thick, it suggests the possibility of…

Any type of anemia where the level of hemoglobin (the pigment that carries oxygen) in the bloodstream diminishes due to a decrease in the overall count of red blood cells, while the size and hemoglobin content of each individual cell remain normal. Normocytic anemia can emerge from chronic illnesses like renal failure or chronic inflammatory…

A trade name for norethisterone tablets, which belong to the category of progesterone-only oral contraceptives.  

The trade name for an aerosol formulation containing glyceryl trinitrate. This spray is administered beneath the tongue to alleviate angina pectoris, a type of chest discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.  

A category of vasodilator medications employed to manage or avert instances of angina pectoris (chest pain resulting from insufficient blood flow to the heart) and to address severe heart failure (characterized by decreased pumping efficiency). Potential adverse effects associated with nitrate medications encompass headaches, skin flushing, and dizziness. With certain nitrate drugs, tolerance can develop…

The slight projection located at the apex of each breast is referred to as the nipple. Within women’s nipples, minuscule openings exist through which milk can flow. Throughout pregnancy, both the nipple and the darkened region surrounding it, known as the areola, tend to enlarge. The nipple possesses involuntary muscle that facilitates its erection. Anomalies…

Nicorandil, a medication that activates potassium channels, finds application in preventing and managing angina pectoris—chest pain resulting from insufficient blood flow to the heart. The side effects of nicorandil, such as flushing, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness, primarily stem from its capacity to dilate blood vessels, and they tend to diminish with ongoing treatment. In rare…

A set of disorders marked by irregularities in the skin, nerves, and/or central nervous system. Among the neurocutaneous disorders, neurofibromatosis is the most recognized. It features brown patches on the skin and multiple fibrous nodules on both the skin and nerves. Tuberous sclerosis is another instance, marked by small, skin-toned bumps on the cheeks and…

Netilmicin is an antibiotic medication typically reserved for treating severe infections in a hospital setting, particularly when other antibiotics have not yielded results. In exceptional instances, netilmicin may pose a risk of harming the inner ear or the kidneys.