What is retinitis pigmentosa Retinitis pigmentosa is a group of inherited eye diseases that affect the light-sensitive part of the eye (retina). Retinitis pigmentosa causes
Swollen uvula causes Swollen uvula is also called an uvulitis, which is inflammation of the uvula, the small tongue-shaped piece of tissue that hangs from
What is urethritis Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. Urethritis can be infectious
What is umbilical hernia An umbilical hernia is a bulge or protrusion of your intestine that is seen or felt in the area of your
What is Ludwig's angina Ludwig's angina is a type of bacterial infection that occurs in the floor of the mouth, under the tongue. Ludwig angina often
What is angina pectoris Angina pectoris is also called stable angina, is the medical term for chest pain or discomfort that occurs when your heart
What is thoracentesis Thoracentesis or pleural tap, is a procedure in which a needle is inserted into the pleural space between the lungs and the
What is a scrotum Scrotum is a loose bag of skin that hangs outside the body, behind the penis. The scrotum holds the testes in
What is the MTHFR gene The MTHFR gene which is short for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene, provides instructions for making an enzyme called methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase
