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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.

A radioactive drug used in nuclear medicine to diagnose or treat disease.

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.

A doctor who specializes in the interpretation of medical imaging tests, such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans.

A medical treatment that uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors, often used in conjunction with other treatments such as chemotherapy or surgery.

A range of symptoms and health effects caused by exposure to high levels of ionizing radiation, potentially causing damage to various organs or systems.

A medical specialty that focuses on the use of radiation to treat cancer and other medical conditions.

An abscess that forms in the tonsils, potentially causing severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and other complications.

A medication used to treat malaria, as well as other conditions such as leg cramps and nocturnal leg cramps, potentially causing side effects such as headache, dizziness, and vision disturbances.

The part of an electrocardiogram (ECG) that represents ventricular depolarization, or the electrical activity of the heart as it contracts.

A bacterial infection caused by Coxiella burnetii, often transmitted from animals to humans, which can cause flu-like symptoms and potentially lead to complications affecting various organs or systems.

The branch of medicine that deals with the respiratory system and its disorders.

A diagnostic test that measures lung function by evaluating how much air a patient can inhale and exhale, and how well oxygen is delivered to the body.

A blockage of the pulmonary artery or its branches, usually caused by a blood clot that has traveled from another part of the body.

Relating to the lungs.

A form of treatment for mental health disorders that involves talking with a trained therapist to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and develop coping skills and strategies.

A serious mental health condition characterized by a loss of contact with reality, often accompanied by delusions and hallucinations.