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Glossary
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Takayasu's Arteritis
Inflammatory disease affecting the aorta and the blood vessels attached to it. Most common in young Asian women between ages 15 and 30. A common symptom is non-palpable pulse on upper extremeties, such as the wrist.
Temporal Arteritis
Inflammatory blood vessel disease, especially in the large and medium arteries of the head.
Temporomandibular joint
(TMJ) The joint of the jaw, referring to two bones: upper temporal bone, which is part of the skull, and the lower jaw bone (mandible).
Thrombolysis
Breaking down of blood clots through medicine
Thyroid Nodules
Lumps formed within the thyroid that may or may not be cancerous.
Thyroiditis
Inflammation of the thyroid gland.
Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty
Use of a balloon-tipped catheter to enlarge a narrowed artery.
Triage
Usually used in emergency departments, it determines the priority of patient treatments based on the severity of their condition to efficiently ration treatment.
Tuberculosis
(TB)A common infectious disease that usually attacks the lungs, characterized by chronic cough with blood-tinged sputum, fever, night sweats, and weight loss.
Turacovascular Conditions
Conditions of the thorax and vascular systems.
