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The Special Topics Medical Dictionary S-U provides comprehensive, reliable definitions for specific medical topics. Whether you are interested in stress management or toddler development, learn what medical terms mean, see images and get related information on various aspects of health and wellness.
Featured Article: Spinal Injury - Resources
Spinal injury resources for information and support groups are listed below. See more spinal injury resources and associated organizations. See more »
Tibia
The tibia is the larger of two long bones in the lower leg (between the knee and ankle) and is sometimes called the shin bone. Learn more about the tibia’s anatomy and functions.
See more »Time Out
“Time out” is a disciplinary technique used in response to undesired behaviors in children by placing them alone in a specific place for a specific time. Learn more about the “Time out” technique and how to use “time out”.
See more »Titer
A titer is a measurement of the amount of a substance in a solution, usually referring to the amount of medicine in a patient's blood. Learn more about titer measurements and medical uses.
See more »Toddler Development
Toddler development occurs in children age 1 to 3 and includes physical, behavioral, and language development. Learn more about toddler development theories, parenting tips, and toddler safety.
See more »Toddler Test Or Procedure Preparation
Toddler test or procedure preparation may reduce anxiety, increase cooperation, and help the child develop coping skills. Learn more about toddler test or procedure preparation measures, benefits, and risks.
See more »Toileting Safety
Toileting safety provides people with mental or physical impairments safer toilet access by altering the bathroom environment. Learn more about toileting safety measures, benefits, and risks.
See more »Tonsillectomies And Children
Tonsillectomies And Children information from HowStuffWorks. Learn about Tonsillectomies And Children and other medical topics.
See more »Tooth Anatomy
A tooth’s anatomy consists of the crown, made of enamel, and the root, made of blood vessels and nerves, and is surrounded by the gums. Learn more about a tooth’s anatomy and functions.
See more »Toxins
Toxins are substances created by plants and animals that are poisonous to humans and usually released by microorganisms, like bacteria. Learn more about the different types of toxins, symptoms of toxic poisoning, and treatment options.
See more »Traction
Traction uses weights and pulleys to put tension on a displaced bone or joint to realign the bone and immobilize it. Learn more about traction and when to use this treatment.
See more »Translocation
Translocation usually refers to genetic translocations where part of a chromosome is transferred to another resulting in a flawed chromosome. Learn more about the translocation process and genetic results.
See more »Traumatic Events
A traumatic event is an experience that causes physical or emotional distress and is an event perceived to be a threat to one’s safety. Learn more about the effects of a traumatic event and how to move forward afterwards.
See more »Traveler's Guide To Avoiding Infectious Diseases
The traveler’s guide to avoiding infectious diseases is provided by the CDC and must be read prior to travel for the area you are planning to visit. Read the traveler’s guide to avoiding infectious diseases here.
See more »Treatment - Cold Symptoms
Treatment of cold symptoms requires varying methods based upon the symptoms that appear. Learn more about how to treat the various cold symptoms.
See more »Tryptophan
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid necessary for normal growth in infants, for nitrogen balance in adults, and is used to make niacin and serotonin. Learn more about tryptophan and how to get it from your diet.
See more »Tubercle
A tubercle is a small rounded lesion attached to a bone, mucous membrane, or skin resulting from the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Learn more about tubercle types and complications.
See more »Types Of Health Care Providers
The types of health care providers have 3 groupings; health professionals who provide primary care, nursing care, and specialty care. Learn more about the types of health care providers and each ones specialties.
See more »Umbilical Catheters
Umbilical catheters are long, soft silastic tubes of varying sizes called an umbilical artery catheter (UAC) or an umbilical venous catheter (UVC). Learn more about umbilical catheter uses, benefits, and risks.
See more »Umbilical Cord Care In Newborns
Umbilical chord care in newborns occurs while the cord is healing and during this time it should be kept as clean and as dry as possible. Learn more about the umbilical chord care in newborns process.
See more »Urinary Catheter - Infants
Urinary catheters for infants are used to measure urine in babies making small amounts of urine by inserting a small, soft tube placed in the bladder. Learn more about urinary catheters for infants, benefits, and risks.
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