What is Pediophobia? Pediophobia or “the fear of dolls” is a specific type of phobia and subtype of anxiety disorder characterized by persistent, unwarranted, irrational and intense fear or worry of … Leia mais
Contains disturbing graphics What is Trypophobia? Trypophobia or “the fear of holes” is a specific type of phobia under anxiety disorder characterized by persistent, irrational and intense fear of holes, … Leia mais
What is pericoronitis? An inflammation in the gum tissue surrounding the crown portion of a tooth is called as pericoronitis. In this, the lower third molar (wisdom) tooth gets covered … Leia mais
What is diaphoresis? Diaphoresis, which is also known as perspiration or sweating, refers to the production of sweat by sweat glands of mammals. When a person is under conditions of … Leia mais
What is phobia? Phobia (from Greek φόβος phobos, “fear”) is defined as a persistent, abnormal, irrational or in some cases disabling fear of activity, situation or specific object that leads … Leia mais
What is odynophagia? What is the meaning of Odynophagia? Odynophagia (from odyno which means “pain” + phago meaning “to eat“) is a pain produced during swallowing. The pain is felt … Leia mais
What is azotemia? The word azotemia is made up of two words, ‘azot’ means nitrogen and ’emia’ means in blood. It is a laboratory abnormality which is characterized by urea … Leia mais
What is nummular eczema? Nummular (means coin-shaped) eczema or nummular dermatitis or discoid eczema is a rare inflammatory skin form of eczema characterized with coin-shaped/discoid and itchy spots or patches … Leia mais
What is herpetic whitlow? Herpes whitlow is an infection caused by Herpes simplex virus also known as “cold sore virus”, on the skin near the nail of the thumb or … Leia mais
What is maculopapular rash? Maculopapular rash is a skin condition belonging to the class of rash, which is characterized by red and flat area of the skin covered with small … Leia mais