What is spermatogenesis? Spermatogeneis is the process of sperm production and involves several steps that leads to the differentiation of cells into functioning sperm cells (spermatozoa). The process occurs in the seminiferous tubules of the testes (testicles). Sperm should be differentiated from the semen which is >> Read More ...
The liver is the central processing point of nutrients and wastes in the body. It filters and stores blood, regulates the way nutrients are metabolized and stores excess micro- and macroutrients, forms bile to discard wastes from the body and contributes to blood clotting. The liver is capable of contending with a range of >> Read More ...
The pineal gland does not receive much attention in medicine because there are no significant diseases or lesions that solely affect it apart from tumors. Even then, a pineal tumor referred to as a pineoloma is a rare occurrence in comparison to diseases affecting surrounding tissues and glands. For as long as the pineal >> Read More ...
What is herpes of the mouth? Oral herpes, commonly referred to as mouth herpes, is a viral infection of the mouth and gums primarily by the Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) but may also be due to the genital variant (HSV-2). It is also known as recurrent herpetic stomatitis or acute herpetic gingivostomatitis. The >> Read More ...
What is body lice? Body lice infestation or pediculosis corporis is caused by Pediculus humanus corporis (also known as Pediculus humanus humanus), a parasitic insect which looks similar to head lice but may be a larger in size. Although called body lice, these parasites are found on the body only when it feeds. At all >> Read More ...
What are Pubic or Crab Lice? Pubic lice or crab lice infestation is caused by the insect Phthiriasis pubis which clings to the pubic hairs. Pubic lice infestation is also known as phthiriasis or pediculosis pubis. The common term is crabs. Pubic lice are parasitic insects which differ in appearance from head lice and >> Read More ...
Effusion Definition Effusion is the term for accumulation of fluid in a body cavity particularly within the cranial cavity, in the middle ear, around the lungs, around the heart, in the abdomen (peritoneal cavity) and in the joint spaces. It is also referred to as fluid retention or water retention because most of the >> Read More ...
What is the uterine round ligament? There are several ligaments in the body known as the round ligament. With regard to the female reproductive system, there are two round ligaments on either side of the upper corners of the uterus. It is therefore more correctly referred to as the round ligament of the uterus or >> Read More ...
The lower limb is the area from the hip to the tip of the toes – pelvis, hip joints, buttocks, thighs, knees, lower legs, ankles, feet and toes . It is mainly composed of muscle and bone with a network of blood vessels, lymphatics and nerves supplying the area. The lower limbs bear most of the body weight with the >> Read More ...
The term shin pain and shin splints are often used interchangeably with a preference for the term shin splints to describe any pain at the front of the lower leg. However, shin splint is a distinct problem and the most common cause of shin pain. It is associated with excessive force on the shinbone due to physical >> Read More ...
