What is dimethylpolysiloxane Dimethylpolysiloxane also called dimethyl polysiloxane (E900 food additive), polymethylsiloxane or dimethicone, is a silicon-based polymer used as a lubricant and conditioning agent.

Hydrocarbon poisoning Hydrocarbons are substances containing only hydrogen and carbon. Fossil fuels are made up of hydrocarbons. Exposure to hydrocarbons is common in modern society.

Anemia of prematurity Anemia of prematurity means that a baby born early (prematurely) does not have enough red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen

Cricopharyngeal myotomy Cricopharyngeal myotomy is a surgical procedure in which the cricopharyngeus muscle also known as the upper esophageal sphincter, which makes a “ring” around

Aural atresia Aural atresia is the absence of the ear canal. Aural atresia can be in one ear (unilateral) or both (bilateral). It is often

Vocal cord cyst Vocal cord cyst sometimes referred to as vocal fold cyst is a benign growth that have a sac around a fluid-filled or

Sulcus vocalis Sulcus vocalis is used specifically to describe a groove or depression of mucosa along the medial surface of the true vocal fold that

Deep neck infection Deep neck infection also called deep neck space infection, refers to an infection or abscess (collection of pus) located deep in the neck

Lipid storage disorders Lipid storage diseases also called lipidoses, are a group of inherited metabolic disorders in which harmful amounts of fatty materials (lipids) accumulate

Hypochloremic alkalosis Hypochloremia is defined as a serum chloride level of less than 95 mEq/L. Hypochloremic alkalosis results from either low chloride intake or excessive