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Polysomnography
Polysomnography Definition Polysomnography is a series of tests performed on patients while they sleep. Polysomnography is a comprehensive...
Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders, 01/01/03 by Robert Scott Dinsmoor · More from publication -
Agoraphobia
HASH(0x2388ae0) Definition The word agoraphobia is derived from Greek words literally meaning "fear of the marketplace." The term is used to...
Encyclopedia of Medicine, 04/06/01 by Robert Scott Dinsmoor · More from publication -
Gout
HASH(0x2181440) Definition Gout is a form of acute arthritis that causes severe pain and swelling in the joints. It most commonly affects the big...
Encyclopedia of Medicine, 04/06/01 by Robert Scott Dinsmoor · More from publication -
Polysomnography
HASH(0x23016f0) Definition The word polysomnography, derived from the Greek roots "poly," meaning many, "somno," meaning sleep, and "graphy"...
Encyclopedia of Medicine, 04/06/01 by Robert Scott Dinsmoor · More from publication -
Transesophageal echocardiography
HASH(0x21f1070) Definition Transesophageal echocardiography is a diagnostic test using an ultrasound device that is passed into the esophagus of...
Encyclopedia of Medicine, 04/06/01 by Robert Scott Dinsmoor · More from publication -
Generalized anxiety disorder
HASH(0x2179a20) Definition Generalized anxiety disorder is a condition characterized by "free floating" anxiety or apprehension not linked to a...
Encyclopedia of Medicine, 04/06/01 by Robert Scott Dinsmoor · More from publication -
Echocardiography
HASH(0x21811d0) Definition Echocardiography is a diagnostic test that uses ultrasound waves to create an image of the heart muscle. Ultrasound...
Encyclopedia of Medicine, 04/06/01 by Robert Scott Dinsmoor · More from publication -
Holter monitoring
HASH(0x1057590) Definition Holter monitoring is continuous monitoring of the electrical activity of a patient's heart muscle (electrocardiography)...
Encyclopedia of Medicine, 04/06/01 by Robert Scott Dinsmoor · More from publication -
Mood disorders
HASH(0x22ff270) Definition Mood disorders are mental disorders characterized by periods of depression, sometimes alternating with periods of...
Encyclopedia of Medicine, 04/06/01 by Robert Scott Dinsmoor · More from publication -
Stress test
HASH(0x2301870) Definition Used to evaluate heart function, a stress test requires that a patient exercises on a treadmill or exercise bicycle...
Encyclopedia of Medicine, 04/06/01 by Robert Scott Dinsmoor · More from publication
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