Medical dictionary

What is targeted ultrasound treatment? Targeted ultrasound treatment, also known as focused ultrasound, is an auto-regenerative technique used to achieve skin tightening and overall rejuvenation. Although it can be used for body treatments, it is specifically used as a treatment in aesthetic medicine or dermatology to improve aspects of the face, such as lifting the skin, and improving tone and

What is a Tarlov cyst? Tarlov cysts (also known as perineural cysts) are fluid-filled sacs that form at the nerve root, usually in the sacral level of the spine (at the bottom of the spine). It’s possible to be affected by several cysts of different sizes at one time. People can unknowingly have Tarlov cyst(s). Spinal nerve roots are connected to the spinal sac - with spinal flui

What are taste disorders? Taste disorders are those that result in an increase, decrease, absence or change in our sense of taste. Taste and smell are two senses that can be almost impossible to separate, so often these are referred to as smell and taste disorders. Common taste disorders include: Hypogeusia (loss or reduction in taste sense) Dysgeusia (having an abnormal taste)

What is a taxi driver medical? A taxi driver medical is a medical assessment that every taxi or private-hire driver must complete before being granted their licence. In addition, if a current driver has suffered any heart conditions previously, a taxi driver medical (heart screening) is required before they are allowed to drive a taxi again. Why is the taxi driver medical test done?

What is analysed? T-cell receptor gene rearrangement analysis examines the genetic rearrangements that occur in T-cell receptor genes. These rearrangements are crucial for the development of T-cell receptors, which play a central role in the immune system. What does the result mean? The result of T-cell receptor gene rearrangement analysis indicates whether there are normal patterns o

What is teeth cleaning? Teeth cleaning is an important part of oral hygiene and aims to prevent dental diseases from developing. During a teeth cleaning, the dental hygienist will remove accumulated plaque and tartar on the teeth.   Why is teeth cleaning done? Dental hygiene is very important to avoid cavities and other oral diseases. Despite careful the daily care, it is impo

What is teeth whitening? Teeth whitening refers to the process of bleaching teeth in order to make them lighter. This does not necessarily mean that results will be brilliant white in colour, but rather that teeth will be lightened considerably, by several shades. While there are over-the-counter (OTC) treatments, and certain salons may offer the procedure, there are risks involved and the p

What is telemedicine? Telemedicine is the use of telecommunication and information technology to diagnose and provide medical assistance from a distance. It has been used mainly to refer to services such as: monitoring services (e.g home monitoring to detect falls) remote consultations conducted over instant messaging, voice chat, or video chat How does telemedicine work?

What is telerehabilitation? Telerehabilitation is a form of healthcare that allows rehabilitation services to be delivered remotely to patients at home or in another care setting. Telerehabilitation uses different forms of communication technology, such as videos, websites, and computer programmes to guide the patient and lead them through the specific type of rehabilitation needed in their ind