ultrasonido doppler

High-frequency sound waves. Ultrasound waves can be bounced off of tissues using special devices. The echoes are then converted into a picture called a sonogram. Ultrasound ...

ultrasonido

Cura parentale; Maternità

A procedure that uses high frequency sound waves to create a moving image of a baby in utero. During pregnancy, ultrasound is routinely used to monitor the health and development ...

tumor

Assistenza sanitaria; Ospedali

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

Assistenza sanitaria; Ospedali

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

úlcera

Assistenza sanitaria; Ospedali

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

Assistenza sanitaria; Ospedali

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

Assistenza sanitaria; Ospedali

A local accumulation of pus anywhere in the body.

calidad de vida

Assistenza sanitaria; Ospedali

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 ...