What is peristalsis Peristalsis is the rhythmic motion of smooth muscles in the intestine or other tubular organs characterized by the alternate contraction and relaxation

What is piriformis syndrome Piriformis syndrome is a clinical condition of sciatic nerve entrapment at the level of the ischial tuberosity ((Hicks BL, Varacallo M.

What is paronychia Paronychia is also called whitlow, is a skin infection around the fingernails or toenails from which the nail plate originates, which is called

What is nitroglycerin Nitroglycerin is also called glyceryl trinitrate, is used to prevent attacks of chest pain (angina) caused by coronary artery disease (narrowing of

What is peritonitis Peritonitis is an infection of the inner lining of the tummy (peritoneum), the serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity ((Brown D, Caballero

What is epispadias Epispadias is a rare congenital (present at birth) anomaly involving the development of the urethra (the tube that carries the urine from

What is erythema toxicum neonatorum Toxic erythema of the newborn is also known as erythema toxicum and erythema toxicum neonatorum, is a common and harmless

What is nabothian cyst A nabothian cyst is also known as a retention cysts of the cervix or mucinous retention cyst or epithelial cysts, is

What is parainfluenza Human parainfluenza viruses commonly cause respiratory illnesses in infants and young children. But anyone can get human parainfluenza virus illness. For example,

What is otosclerosis Otosclerosis is an abnormal bone growth in the middle ear that causes progressive conductive hearing loss. Otosclerosis usually affects the last bone in