Almanac

An annual publication containing tabular information in a particular field or fields arranged according to the calendar of a given year; an annual publication including weather forecasts and other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given year.

Medical Terms Almanac

A

• Anemia: A condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin, leading to reduced oxygen transport in the body.
• Antibody: A protein produced by the immune system that recognizes and binds to specific antigens, helping to fight infections.
• Arrhythmia: An irregular heartbeat, which can be too fast, too slow, or erratic.

B

• Biopsy: A diagnostic procedure involving the extraction of a small sample of tissue for examination under a microscope.
• Bronchitis: Inflammation of the bronchial tubes in the lungs, often leading to coughing and difficulty breathing.

C

• Carcinoma: A type of cancer that starts in the cells lining the organs or skin.
• Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA): Also known as a stroke, a condition caused by the interruption or reduction of blood supply to the brain.
• Cystic fibrosis: A genetic disorder affecting the lungs and digestive system, characterized by thick, sticky mucus production.

D

• Diabetes mellitus: A chronic condition associated with high levels of glucose in the blood due to insulin production issues.
• Dyspnea: Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, often indicative of heart or lung conditions.

E

• Eczema: A condition causing inflamed, itchy, red, and cracked patches of skin.
• Electrocardiogram (EKG): A test recording the electrical activity of the heart to detect heart problems.

F

• Fibromyalgia: A long-term condition causing pain all over the body, fatigue, and sleep problems.

G

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): A digestive disorder where stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting the mouth and stomach.

H

• Hematoma: A localized collection of blood outside blood vessels, usually in liquid form within the tissue.
• Hypertension: High blood pressure, a chronic condition that can lead to heart disease and other health issues.

I

• Immunodeficiency: A state in which the immune system's ability to fight infectious disease is compromised or entirely absent.

J

• Jaundice: Yellowing of the skin and eyes caused by the buildup of bilirubin in the blood, often indicative of liver dysfunction.

K

• Keratitis: Inflammation of the cornea, the clear outer layer at the front of the eye.

L

• Leukemia: A type of cancer affecting the blood and bone marrow, characterized by the production of abnormal white blood cells.

M

• Meningitis: Inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, potentially life-threatening.