Cachexia: definition
A state of ill health characterized by general malnutrition and loss of lean tissue such as muscle.
A state of ill health characterized by general malnutrition and loss of lean tissue such as muscle.
A feature of B-vitamin complex deficiency, especially riboflavin and/or pyridoxine deficiency, characterized by redness of the lips with cracking and weeping in the corner of the mouth.
A movement disorder characterized by brief, purposeless involuntary movements of the distal limbs and face.
A bullous disease characterized by itchy, urticated papules and plaques as well as polycyclic lesions with blisters at the edge, located on the face and perineum.
Low coagulation factors, PT, PTT and Factors II, IX, X found in blood analysis is an abnormal level indicating an altered secondary coagulation disorder that is characterized by impaired formation of clot.
Inflammatory bowel disorder characterized by microscopic inflammation of the large intestine consisting predominantly of lymphocytic infiltration and a thickened subepithelial collagen band (beneath the surface).
An inflammatory disorder of the colon characterized by continuous inflammation of the mucosa and submucosa usually with small ulcers, extending from the rectum and typically involving the distal colon, rectum, and anus and producing bloody
A genetically determined immunodeficiency disorder characterized by the onset of recurrent bacterial infections resulting from markedly decreased immunoglobulin antibody levels.
A chronic intestinal motility disorder (movement) characterized by alteration in stool formation, consistency, and evacuation.
A disease of medium and large arteries of the heart.