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Inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis. Inflammation of the epiglottis, characterized by severe sore throat (pharyngitis), difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia), and fever. If untreated, complete airway obstruction with respiratory failure and death may result. It is most common in children 3-5 years old, but may also occur in adults. The cause is a bacterial infection…

A hernia in the upper abdomen. A hernia through the upper central abdominal wall.  

A space in the spinal cord between the vertebral canal and the dura mater. The space outside the dura mater of the brain and spinal cord. This refers to the area nestled between the outer layer of the spinal cord and the enclosing walls of the vertebral canal that houses the spinal cord. The space…

Analgesia produced by injecting an analgesic solution into the space between the vertebral canal and the dura mater.  

A local anaesthesia in which anaesthetic is injected into the space between the vertebral canal and the dura mater. Epidural anaesthesia is a pain relief technique where a local anaesthetic is introduced into the epidural space. This space surrounds the protective membranes of the spinal cord, located in the middle and lower back. This method…

Inflammation of the epididymis and the testes. Inflammation of one or both testes and the epididymis, the sperm storage area behind the testes, by a variety of organisms; often associated with chlamydial infections and gonorrhea. Cold packs to reduce swelling, painkillers Ganalgesics), support for the scrotum, and antibiotics are often used to treat the condition.…

The removal of the epididymis.  

Referring to the epididymis.  

A fungus which grows on the skin and causes athlete’s foot, among other disorders. A genus of fungi that grow on the skin and produce the skin infections athlete’s foot and dhobie itch. A fungus infection of the skin causing ringworm or tinea. A genus of fungi, similar to Trichophyton but affecting the skin and nails…

A group of disorders where blisters form on the skin. A rare condition in which skin and mucous membranes blister from injury or friction and, in severe cases, simply from normal activities, as internally in the digestive system. Though one form can be acquired during adolescence or later, most forms of epidermolysis bullosa are genetic…