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Inflammation of one or more of the synovial joints between the posterior arches of the vertebrae (apophyseal joints). This may occur in rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis and causes pain. It contributes to partial dislocation (subluxation) of the vertebrae in arthritis and to rigidity of the spine (due to fusion of the joints) in ankylosing…

Referring to apophysis.  

The formation of abscesses in the sweat glands. Apocrine gland inflammation refers to the inflammation of the apocrine glands, which are situated in regions such as the armpit, groin, and perineum. These specific glands, characterized by their location, can become inflamed due to various factors. Inflammation of the apocrine glands can lead to discomfort, pain,…

Referring to apocrine glands. Describing sweat glands that occur only in hairy parts of the body, especially the armpit and groin. These glands develop in the hair follicles and appear after puberty has been reached. The strong odors associated with sweating result from the action of bacteria on the sweat produced by apocrine glands. Compare…

Where breathing has stopped.  

A breathing pattern caused by brain damage, in which each breath is held for a long time. A state in which prolonged inhalation occurs. It occurs when the appropriate inhibitory influences are prevented from reaching the inspiratory center of the brain. Abnormal respiration marked by sustained inspiratory effort; caused by surgical removal of the upper…

Anaemia caused by the bone marrow failing to form red blood cells. Aplastic anemia is a rare yet serious form of anemia characterized by a diminished level of the oxygen-carrying pigment, hemoglobin, in the blood. In this condition, there is a reduction in the number of red cells, white cells, and platelets. Aplastic anemia occurs…

The surgical removal of the root of a tooth. Surgical removal of the apical section of the root of a tooth to remove an abscess around the apex. A minor operation carried out to try to save a tooth which has an abscess on it or which does not respond to root treatment. In this,…

The transfusion of blood, from which some components have been removed, back into a patient. Procedure, similar to dialysis, for cleansing the blood through filters; used experimentally to treat persons with certain disorders. Therapeutic procedure that separates out one specific type of blood cell, then reinfuses the remaining blood to the patient as a transfusion…

A heartbeat which can be felt if the hand is placed on the heart. The impact of the heart against the chest wall during systole. It can normally be felt or heard lo the left of the breastbone, in the space between the fifth and sixth ribs. This is the beat of the apex of…