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Triglyceride
Triglyceride A fat-like substance found in the blood.
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Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
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Trigger finger
Sudden extension (usually painful) of a digit from a flexed position. Due to flexor tenosynovitis. A nodule may be palpable in/on the tendon in the palm just proximal to the digit.
Trigger point
Hypersensitive area or site in muscle or connective tissue, usually associated with myofascial pain syndromes.
Triglide
Triglide 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): fenofibrate.
Triglycerides (TG)
The form of fat found in various lipoproteins in the bloodstream. High levels of triglycerides are usually indicative of high levels of insulin. The ratio of TG/HDL is a powerful indicator of insulin levels and is strongly predictive of future cardiovascular events.
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The part of the colon that goes across the abdomen from right to left.
Traveler's diarrhea
An infection caused by unclean food or drink. Often occurs during travel outside one's own country. See also gastroenteritis.
Trichomoniasis
Very common vaginitis caused by a single-celled organism usually transmitted during sexual contact.
Tricuspid valve
The heart valve that controls blood flow from the right atrium into the right ventricle.
Trigger point
Hypersensitive area or site in muscle or connective tissue, usually associated with myofascial pain syndromes.
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Triple-therapy
A combination of three medicines used to treat Helicobacter pylori infection and ulcers. Drugs that stop the body from making acid are often added to relieve symptoms.
Tropical sprue
A condition of unknown cause. Abnormalities in the lining of the small intestine prevent the body from absorbing food normally.
Tubal ligation
Surgical sterilization procedure in which the fallopian tubes are sealed or cut to prevent sperm from reaching an egg.
Tube feeding
A way to provide food through a tube placed in the nose, the stomach, or the small intestine. A tube in the nose is called a nasogastric or nasoenteral tube. A tube that goes through the skin into the stomach is called a gastrostomy or percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG). A tube into the small intestine is called a jejunostomy or percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy (PEJ) tube. Also called enteral nutrition.
Tyrosine
The amino acid from which dopamine is made.
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