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Tracheitis
Tracheitis Inflammation of the lining membrane of the trachea.
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Inflammation
A reaction to an injury to the body - by infection, chemicals or physical agents. The symptoms can be - depending on the location of the injury- redness, swelling, heat and pain. The purpose of the inflammation is to dilute and destroy the agent causing the inflammation. To do this, the immune system starts a cascade of actions that causes active cells to gather at the affected location. It is these cells and fluids that cause the redness, swelling, heat and pain.
Membrane
A flexible layer surrounding a cell, organelle (such as the nucleus), or other bodily structure. The movement of molecules across a membrane is strictly regulated in both directions.
Trachea
The trachea is a tube which extends from the larynx to the esophagus. It is connected to the trachea at about the area where the larynx is located. It functions as a tube for air to pass through from the external environment to the lungs. It is composed of C-shaped cartilage rings which are embedded in the smooth muscle. The cartilage prevents the trachea from collapsing and closing off the airway.
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Trachea
The trachea is a tube which extends from the larynx to the esophagus. It is connected to the trachea at about the area where the larynx is located. It functions as a tube for air to pass through from the external environment to the lungs. It is composed of C-shaped cartilage rings which are embedded in the smooth muscle. The cartilage prevents the trachea from collapsing and closing off the airway.
Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)
A condition that occurs when there is a gap between the upper and lower segments of the esophagus, and food and saliva cannot pass through.
Tracheostomy
A surgical incision in the trachea (the windpipe) through which a rigid tube is inserted to allow air to enter.
Trachoma
A viral infection of the cornea and conjunctiva which may produce scarring and impaired vision.
Tracleer
Tracleer 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): bosentan.
Tracrium
Tracrium 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): atracurium besylate.
Tracrium preservative free
Tracrium preservative free 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): atracurium besylate.
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Titanium implant
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Tympanometry
The study of the ear drum.
Tegretol
Carbamazine. A medication given to control seizures; also used for pain relief in patients who have trigeminal neuralgia.
Tumor marker
Substances found in blood or other fluids that identify the presence of a tumor, and/or the tumor type.
Teratogenicity
The property or capability of producing fetal malformation.
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TLV defense
Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) are much-criticized air contaminant standards for the workplace devised and published by a private organization called the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) and adopted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The typical TLV defense, used as a shield from liability in personal injury lawsuits, quotes the ACGIH saying that TLVs are "thought to be safe for workers -- based on the best available information."
TNM staging
Assigning a stage to the tumor based on size, local versus disseminated growth, lymph node involvement and presence or absence of distant metastases.
Tremolite
A basic calcium, magnesium, iron silicate, one of six naturally occurring fibrous minerals forming the group called asbestos. Occurs as translucent bright- to gray-green tough interlocking fibers which are flexible and elastic. Tremolite has not been used commercially, although it is sometimes a contaminant in asbestos-containing products.
Trimodality therapy
Therapy of malignant pleural mesothelioma involving extrapleural pneumonectomy (removal of the lung) followed by adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Trimodality therapy appears to help prolong life, though initial surgery does carry significant risks.
T-test (statistics)
A statistical test used to compare the means of two groups of test data .
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