Medical dictionary

What are tropical diseases?Tropical diseases encompass all diseases that occur in the tropics and the term refers to infectious diseases that thrive in hot and humid conditions. The main reasons that infectious diseases spread in such regions are due to both environmental and biological factors that support high levels of biodiversity of pathogens and vectors, and hosts. Social factors also p

What is analysed with a Troponin test?Troponin is a complex of three proteins (troponin C, troponin I, and troponin T) found in muscle cells that play an important role in muscle contraction.Often, troponin is used as a biomarker for heart health. This is because when there is damage to the heart muscle, such as during a heart attack, troponin is released into the bloodstream.The troponin test mea

What is being analysed? Trypsinogen is a pancreatic enzyme precursor that is converted into the active enzyme trypsin in the small intestine. Analysing levels of trypsinogen in the blood can provide valuable insights into pancreatic health and function. What does the result mean? The result of trypsinogen analysis indicates the levels of this enzyme precursor in the bloodstream. Eleva

What is tubal factor infertility?Tubal factor infertility refers to a type of female infertility caused by damage or dysfunction of the fallopian tubes. The fallopian tubes play a vital role in natural conception, as they are responsible for transporting the egg from the ovary to the uterus and providing the site where fertilisation occurs. When these tubes are blocked, scarred, or damaged, they m

What is tubal ligation? Tubal ligation is a surgical procedure performed on some women to close the fallopian tubes which are the tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus. This procedure is performed as a permanent method of birth control (sterilisation). By closing the fallopian tubes, eggs released from the ovaries are prevented from travelling down them and sperm are blocked from travell

What is being analysed? The Tuberculosis (TB) skin test, also known as the Mantoux test or tuberculin sensitivity test, analyses the body's immune response to the bacterium that causes tuberculosis. What does the result mean? The result indicates whether a person has been infected with the tuberculosis bacterium. A positive result means that the person has been exposed to TB bacte

What are tuberous breasts? Tuberous breasts, also known as tubular breasts, are breasts which are tube-shaped instead of rounded and which have a larger space of separation between the breasts. The areolae are also usually large, and the lower part of the breast lacks development. There are various degrees of malformation. What are the symptoms? The characteristics of tuberous breasts

What is a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)?An abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, is a cosmetic surgical procedure that flattens the abdomen by surgically removing excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen. This allows the abdominal wall muscles to be tightened. This is a major procedure that requires general anaesthesia. It is not an alternative to weight loss.  Why

What are tumour markers? Tumour markers are proteins, hormones or other biological substances that can be found in the blood. Some are produced by cancer cells, while others are made by healthy cells in response to cancerous conditions. There may be a trace of tumour markers in your blood even if you don't have cancer; however, the presence of a higher concentration of tumour markers is oft