isquemia

A disorder of cardiac function caused by insufficient blood flow to the muscle tissue of the heart. The decreased blood flow may be due to narrowing of the coronary arteries ...

tumor

Perawatan kesehatan; Rumah sakit

An abnormal mass of tissue. Tumors are a classic sign of inflammation, and can be benign or malignant (cancerous). There are dozens of different types of tumors. Their names ...

patógeno

Perawatan kesehatan; Rumah sakit

An agent of disease. Pathogens include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.

úlcera

Perawatan kesehatan; Rumah sakit

An area of tissue erosion, for example, of the skin or lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Due to the erosion, an ulcer is concave. It is always depressed below the level ...

prótesis

Perawatan kesehatan; Rumah sakit

An artificial substitute or replacement of a part of the body such as a tooth, eye, hip, knee, leg, arm, etc. A prosthesis is designed for both functional and/or cosmetic reasons.

abceso

Perawatan kesehatan; Rumah sakit

A local accumulation of pus anywhere in the body.

calidad de vida

Perawatan kesehatan; Rumah sakit

An important consideration in medical care, quality of life refers to the ability to enjoy normal life activities. Some medical treatments can seriously impair quality of life ...