Medical dictionary

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

What is microsurgery of the temporal bone?   Temporal bone microsurgery is the surgical procedure performed on the delicate bones that make up the side of and the base of the skull. The temporal bone consists of four parts: the squamous, mastoid, petrous and tympanic parts.    Temporal bone functions include: Protect the encephalon and auditory organs. Provide part

What is the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and what is TMJ disorder? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) allows us to open and close the mouth so we can perform functions like talking, chewing and yawning. This joint connects the bones of the skull and face, with one on each side of the head. It performs three types of movement: moving up and down, going forward and backward, as well as side to si