A feature of an iron deficiency state characterized by abnormally shaped nails, called spoon shaped nails, that reverse the normal downward curve and have vertical ridges that can become deep, called washboard nails. Click for full description.
Lung disease characterized by localized pus formation in the lung resulting from necrosis (death) of lung tissue with surrounding inflammation is the commonest cause of death in persons with celiac disease. Click for full description.
A lung disorder caused by iron deficiency characterized by a triad of recurrent episodes of alveolar hemorrhage, hemoptysis (bloody sputum), and iron deficiency anemia.
Failure to conceive after one year of intercourse. Malnutrition is a major cause. Click Female Infertility for full description.
Elevated level of prolactin hormone in blood signifies too much prolactin, which is produced by the anterior pituitary gland and causes impaired estrogen production in females and impaired androgen production in males.