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Testicular cancer
Testicular cancer Tumors or cancer of the testis. Germ cell tumors (germinoma) of the testis constitute 95% of all testicular neoplasms.
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Cancer
Any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream.
Testis
(plural testes). A male's testes are located in a pouch that hangs suspended outside his body. The testes produce testosterone and sperm.
Germ
A disease-causing microorganism.
Cell
Fundamental structural unit of all life. The cell consists primarily of an outer plasma membrane, which separates it from the environment; the genetic material (DNA), which encodes heritable information for the maintainance of life; and the cytoplasm, a heterogeneous assemblage of ions, molecules, and fluid.
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Test Valley doctors
All doctors near Test Valley, Great Britain. Doctors who can assist a patient in Test Valley.
Testes
The pair of male glands, contained in the scrotum, that produce sperm.
Testicular torsion
Where the testicle twists inside the scrotum, usually because of an injury to the scrotum; can lead to infertility.
Testim
Testim is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): testosterone.
Testis
(plural testes). A male's testes are located in a pouch that hangs suspended outside his body. The testes produce testosterone and sperm.
Testoderm
Testoderm is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): testosterone.
Testoderm tts
Testoderm tts is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): testosterone.
Testosterone
The hormone that promotes the building of muscle mass in males and libido in both sexes.
Testosterone cypionate
Testosterone cypionate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): testosterone cypionate.
Testosterone cypionate-estradiol cypionate
Testosterone cypionate-estradiol cypionate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estradiol cypionate; testosterone cypionate.
Testosterone enanthate
Testosterone enanthate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): testosterone enanthate.
Testosterone enanthate and estradiol valerate
Testosterone enanthate and estradiol valerate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estradiol valerate; testosterone enanthate.
Testosterone propionate
Testosterone propionate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): testosterone propionate.
Testred
Testred is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): methyltestosterone.
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Tear duct
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Tonometer
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Trichiasis
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Trachoma
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Thrush
Infection of the mucous membranes of the mouth by a fungus of the genus candida.
Tinnitus
Sounds that are perceived in the absence of any external noise source which may take the form of buzzing, ringing, clicking, pulsations, and other noises. Objective tinnitus refers to noises generated from within the ear or adjacent structures that can be heard by other individuals. The term subjective tinnitus is used when the sound is audible only to the affected individual. Tinnitus may occur as a manifestation of cochlear diseases; vestibulocochlear nerve diseases; intracranial hypertension; craniocerebral trauma; and other conditions.
Trichomonas
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Tuberculosis
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T-dependent antigen
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