A picture of the body recorded on paper rather than on film. Also called xeroradiograph.
Medical Science
Dry mouth. It occurs when the body is not able to make enough saliva
The transplant of an organ, tissue, or cells to an individual of another species.
An ancient Indian system of practices used to balance the mind and body through exercise, meditation (on...
A type of microorganism that is found almost everywhere, including inside the body. There are many different...
A substance found in the leaves and beans of the coffee tree, in tea, yerba mate, guarana...
A disease in which there is a narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries (blood vessels that...
A large group of single-cell microorganisms. Some cause infections and disease in animals and humans. The singular...
The bones, muscles, tendons, and other tissues that reach from the base of the skull to the...
A type of white blood cell that makes antibodies. B lymphocytes are part of the immune system...
A chemical substance found naturally in small amounts in plants, trees, volcanoes, and forest fires. Acetone is...
In a given medical condition measure of the risk of a certain event happening. In cancer research,...
An enclosed collection of pus in tissues, organs, or confined spaces in the body. An abscess is...
A system used to group human blood into different types, based on the presence or absence of...