Stroke
A sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain, often resulting in paralysis, speech impairment, or other neurological symptoms.
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Surgery
A medical specialty that involves the use of surgical instruments and techniques to treat injuries, diseases, and other medical conditions.
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Syndrome
A group of symptoms or signs that occur together and indicate a particular disease or condition.
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Syndromic testing
A diagnostic approach that looks for a set of symptoms or a specific pattern of symptoms to identify the underlying cause of a disease or condition.
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Tachycardia
A rapid heart rate, usually defined as over 100 beats per minute, which can be a sign of various underlying health problems.
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Thrombocytopenia
A condition in which the number of platelets in the blood is low, which can cause bleeding and other symptoms.
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Thromboembolism
The formation of a blood clot that breaks free and travels through the bloodstream, potentially blocking blood flow and causing damage or death.
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Thrombosis
The formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, which can cause obstruction of blood flow and lead to serious medical conditions.
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Thrombus
A blood clot that forms inside a blood vessel, obstructing blood flow.
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Radiology
The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases using medical imaging techniques, such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans.
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Radiopharmaceutical
A radioactive drug used in nuclear medicine to diagnose or treat disease.
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Radiotherapy
A type of cancer treatment that uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells.
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Raynaud’s phenomenon
A condition characterized by narrowing of the blood vessels in the fingers and toes, potentially causing pain, numbness, and other symptoms affecting circulation and skin health.
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Rehabilitation
A process of therapy and treatment that helps patients recover from illness, injury, or disability and regain function and independence.
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Renal
Relating to the kidneys.
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Renal failure
A condition in which the kidneys are no longer able to function properly, potentially causing buildup of waste products and fluid in the body, and potentially leading to various health problems affecting the cardiovascular, respiratory, and other systems.
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Respiration
The process of breathing, which involves the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and the environment.
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Resuscitation
The process of reviving someone who has stopped breathing or whose heart has stopped beating.
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Retinopathy
Damage to the blood vessels in the retina, potentially causing vision loss or other visual disturbances, often associated with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes or hypertension.
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Rheumatoid
A chronic autoimmune disease characterized by joint inflammation and pain.
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Rheumatoid arthritis
An autoimmune disorder that causes chronic inflammation and damage to the joints, resulting in pain, swelling, and stiffness.
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Rheumatology
The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases, including arthritis and other conditions affecting the joints and connective tissue.
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