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A condition in which the lower colon is very much larger than normal, because part of the colon above is constricted, making bowel movements impossible. Abnormal enlargement of the colon due to an accumulation of impacted feces. It may be congenital (Hirschsprung’s disease); acquired (as in chronic refusal to defecate, especially in children); or toxic,…

A drug which reduces inflammation and pain, used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and menstrual problems. One of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) that is an analgesic for mild to moderate pain in rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders. Also used for dysmennorrhoea and menorrhagia. It must be used with care as it…

A tumour which develops in the medulla oblongata and the fourth ventricle of the brain in children. Medulloblastomas are malignant neoplasms of the central nervous system and account for 30% of all pediatric brain tumors. In children, the cerebellum is most commonly affected, and tumor infiltration is usually midline. Medulloblastomas arise from the cerebellar vermis…

A nerve surrounded by a myelin sheath.  

An epithelial fibre found near the hilum of the fetal ovary.  

A synthetic hormone used to treat menstrual disorders, in oestrogen replacement therapy and as a contraceptive. Progestin compound used to treat menstrual disorders. A synthetic hormone. Medroxyprogesterone (Amen, Cycrin, Depo-Provera, and others) is chiefly used to treat breast cancer, although it is also used to treat cancers of the uterus, the kidney, and the prostate.…

Involving both medical and social factors.  

Referring to both medicine and the law. To medicine and law, especially to topics such as malpractice, patient consent for operations, and patient information. Relating to medical jurisprudence or forensic medicine. “Medicolegal” refers to the intersection of medicine and law. Experts in this field address issues such as laws related to medical negligence or malpractice…

Referring to both medicine and surgery. Describing matters that are related to both medicine and surgery. A medicochirurgical disorder is one that calls for treatment by both a physician and a surgeon.  

A cupboard where medicines, bandages, thermometers and other pieces of medical equipment can be left locked up, but ready for use in an emergency.