What is TORCH infection TORCH infection is short for Toxoplasmosis, Other (syphilis, varicella-zoster, parvovirus B19), Rubella, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), and Herpes infections. TORCH infections are some of
What is pudendal neuralgia Pudendal neuralgia is a type of long-term (chronic) pelvic pain that originates from damage or irritation of the pudendal nerve. Pudendal
What is primary biliary cholangitis Primary biliary cholangitis is used to be called primary biliary cirrhosis, is a chronic, progressive liver disease in which the
What is pneumonectomy Pneumonectomy is a surgery to remove an entire lung. Pneumonectomy is most commonly performed for a primary lung cancer. The lung is
What is Klippel Feil syndrome Klippel Feil syndrome is a rare congenital (present at birth) bone disorder characterized by the fusion of two or more
What is Kleine Levin syndrome Kleine Levin syndrome is a rare and complex neurological disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of excessive sleep (hypersomnia), excessive food
What is homocystinuria Homocystinuria is an inherited disorder in which the body is unable to process certain building blocks of proteins (amino acids) properly ((Sacharow
What is Kallmann syndrome Kallmann syndrome combines an impaired sense of smell with a hormonal disorder, hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, that delays or prevents puberty. The hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
What is imperforate anus Imperforate anus is also called anal atresia, is a birth defect (congenital) where the opening to the anus is missing or blocked.
What is chelation therapy Chelation therapy is a treatment that involves administering a drug called a chelator, which has a magnetically charged pocket that can