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Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)
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.
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Condition
The term "condition" has a number of biomedical meanings including the following: 1.An unhealthy state, such as in "this is a progressive condition." 2.A state of fitness, such as "getting into condition." 3.Something that is essential to the occurrence of something else; essentially a "precondition." 4.As a verb: to cause a change in something so that a response that was previously associated with a certain stimulus becomes associated with another stimulus; to condition a person, as in behavioral conditioning.
Esophagus
The organ that connects the mouth to the stomach. Also called gullet.
Food
Any substance eaten to provide nutritional support for the body.
Saliva
Clear lubricating fluid in the mouth containing water, enzymes, bacteria, mucus, viruses, blood cells and undigested food particles.
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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.
Tracheitis
Inflammation of the lining membrane of the trachea.
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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Thrombolysis
The breaking up of a blood clot.
Thrombolytic therapy
A medication that dissolves blood clots.
Thrombosis
A blood clot formed in the blood vessel or in the heart.
Tissue plasminogen activator (TPA)
A medication used to dissolve blood clots.
Tomography
From the Greek words "to cut or section" (tomos) and "to write" (graphein), in nuclear medicine, it is a method of separating interference from the area of interest by imaging a cut section of the object.
Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)
Trans fat
Vegetable oil that has been treated with hydrogen in order to make it more solid and give it a longer shelf life.
Transplantation
To transfer (tissue or an organ) from one body or body part to another.
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
A diagnostic test that is used to measure the sound waves that bounce off of the heart.
Transient ischemic attack
stroke-like event that lasts for a short period of time caused by a blocked blood vessel.
Transrectal ultrasound of the prostate
A test using sound wave echoes to create an image of an organ or gland to visually inspect for abnormal conditions like gland enlargement, nodules, penetration of tumor through capsule of the gland and/or invasion of seminal vesicles. It may also be used for guidance of needle biopsies of the prostate gland and guiding the nitrogen probes in cryosurgery.
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