Medical dictionary

What is a bunion? The hallux valgus or bunion is a bony deformity at the base of the big toe on the inside of the foot. It occurs when the big toe is pushed inward towards the rest of the toes, forcing the joint at the base of the foot outwards, causing the appearance of a bony lump or protrusion on the inside of the foot.   What are the symptoms of a bunion? The main sy

What is burnout?   The term ‘burnout’ was first used in the 70s by German-American psychologist Dr Herbert Freudenberger to describe the symptoms of exhaustion professionally. He published a book entitled "The High Cost of High Achievement," and defined burnout as: “the extinction of motivation or incentive, especially where one’s devotion to a cau

What are burns? Burns are injuries to the skin and other tissues of the body that can happen to anyone. They develop following contact or exposure to agents such as the sun, heat, electricity, radiation, certain chemicals, or objects and other substances of a high temperature. Burns can be mild to very severe, causing symptoms that range from mild discomfort to excruciating pain. Scalds

What is bursitis? Bursitis is the inflammation or painful irritation of fluid-filled sacs called bursas, most commonly affecting the hips, shoulders, elbows, and knees. The function of these sacs is to help the normal movement of the joints and avoid direct friction between them. Bursitis can affect any of the joints in the body. There are two types of bursitis: acute and chronic. Acute burs

What is buttock augmentation?   Buttock augmentation is a type of aesthetic surgical procedure that has become more popular in recent years. Many people are unhappy with the appearance of their body and one particular area that has been receiving more attention in recent times is the buttocks. Some people feel that this part of their body has lost its aesthetic appeal, due to a los

What is a buttocks lift?A buttocks lift is a procedure intended to correct buttocks ptosis (more commonly referred to as a saggy bum/butt), which occurs with ageing, after pregnancy or after substantial weight loss, and confers a “squarish” appearance to the buttocks. The purpose of this treatment —usually performed under sedation— is therefore to restore the original position and at the same time

What is a butt thread lift? A butt thread lift is a modern alternative to the butt lift, eliminating the need for implants or major surgery. Threads are placed along the length of the buttocks in the subcutaneous tissue, so that the buttocks are elevated, becoming perkier and more rounded, the legs look longer and the body is better proportioned. However, the procedure is not possibl

What is it and what does it analyse? The CA-125 test measures the amount of a protein called CA-125 (cancer antigen 125) in a blood sample. This protein serves as a tumour marker. What is it used for? Ovarian cancer monitoring: This is the most common use of the test. It helps evaluate whether treatment is effective and if ovarian cancer has recurred. Evaluation of pelvic masses:

What is analysed? CA 15-3 is a tumour marker that is analysed to measure the level of a protein called CA 15-3 in the blood. What does the result mean? The result indicates the concentration of CA 15-3 in the bloodstream. Elevated levels of CA 15-3 may indicate the presence of certain types of cancer, particularly breast cancer. Why undergo the analysis? The analysis is conducte