Medical dictionary

What exactly is bow-leggedness?Genu varum, which is commonly known as bow-leggedness, is the term used for a postural deformity in which the knees are separated when the ankles are touching. This results in the knees bending outwards. It is very common in children aged between one and two years old, especially if they have started walking early.It normally spontaneously resolves when they are arou

What are braces? Braces, or dental brackets, are a type of orthodontic treatment to help correct the positioning of your teeth and sometimes your jaw. They can be single or multiple pieces either fixed around your teeth or easily removable. Thanks to the latest advances in cosmetic dentistry, braces can come in various types: metal (traditional), self-ligating or transparent (ceramic). &

What is brachioplasty? Arm lift, also called brachioplasty, is the surgical procedure intended to eliminate unsightly excess skin in the arms, making them smoother and firmer while improving their appearance. In mild cases, the arm lift can be performed with less-invasive techniques and with local anaesthesia; in more advanced cases, surgery under general anaesthesia may be required.

What is brachytherapy? Brachytherapy is a treatment that places sealed radioactive sources inside the patient temporarily or permanently to damage the DNA of the cancer cells and destroy their reproductive capacity, division, and growth. Brachytherapy allows the oncologist to use a high dose of radiation to treat an area in less time than conventional radiation therapy. It can be used to treat

What is brachytherapy for breast cancer? Brachytherapy is a form of internal radiotherapy. It can be used to treat a malignant tumour that has not spread to other areas or organs, since it irradiates only the affected area or organ. This therapy can be combined with other treatments depending on the stage of the tumour, the hormonal receptors and many other factors that are assessed on a

What is prostate brachytherapy? Brachytherapy is a treatment that places radioactive sources inside the patient temporarily or permanently to damage the DNA of cancer cells and destroy their growth. In this case, radioactive ‘seeds’ are placed in the prostate gland to destroy prostate cancer cells.   How is prostate brachytherapy performed? Brachytherapy usual

What is a brain aneurysm?      A brain aneurysm is a cerebrovascular disease that develops due to a dilatation (weakness) of the arterial blood vessel wall in the brain, usually where the vessel branches. As blood flows through the blood vessel, the pressure causes the weak point of the blood vessel to bulge outwards, like a balloon. It is estimated that fiv

What is a brain haemorrhage? A brain haemorrhage is a rupture of a blood vessel (usually an artery) that causes bleeding in and around the brain. Brain haemorrhages differ according to their location and the severity of the damage: Spontaneous cerebral haemorrhage: associated with arterial hypertension, coagulation problems, tumours or formation of new blood vessels following is

What is a brain metastasis?A brain metastasis is a type of cancer that begins in any part of the body and spreads to the brain.The types of cancers that occur most frequently and that develop metastases at the brain level are lung, breast, and genitourinary tract cancers. However, there are other types of cancer that rarely spread to the brain, such as colon or prostate cancer.In other rare cases,