Abscess, perianal
An abscess next to the anus that causes tenderness, swelling, and pain on defecation.
Medical
Medical related terms of interest to people suffering from Fibromyalgia and/or Chronic Pain.
Fibromyalgia Medical Terms and Definitions
Cancer Institute, National
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is one of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the U.S.
NIAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
One of the U.S.
NCI (National Cancer Institute)
The National Cancer Institute is one of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the U.S.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
One of the U.S.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
One of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the U.S., whose mission is to "lead a national effort to reduce the burden of cancer morbidity and mortality and ultimately to prevent the disease.
Biomarker
A biologic feature that can be used to measure the presence or progress of disease or the effects of treatment. For example, prostate specific antigen (PSA) is a biomarker for cancer of the prostate.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
A heritable disorder of connective tissue that is characterized by easy bruising, joint hypermobility (loose joints), skin laxity, and weakness of tissues. Abbreviated EDS.
Lumpectomy
The surgical removal of a small tumor, which may be benign or cancerous. In common use, lumpectomy refers especially to removal of a lump from the breast.
Fever, cat scratch
An infection caused by the Bartonella henslae bacteria. Almost half of all domestic cats carry these bacteria and can transmit it to humans through a scratch or bite.