Abdominal pain: have a stomach ache or pain in the stomach (肚痛；腹痛)
Example: Patient was rushed to the emergency room (ER) complaining of severe abdominal pain.
Abscess: (膿瘡)
is a collection of pus (exudate, fluid) that has accumulated within tissue due to an infection. It is a defensive reaction of the tissue to prevent the spread of infectious materials to other parts of the body.
Example: One of the major complications of an abscess is the spreading of the abscess material to adjacent tissues, which may cause tissue death known as gangrene.
Allergic rhinitis: 過敏性鼻炎
Allergic rhinitis (allergic: allergy, rhinitis: irritation or inflammation inside the nose.)
Example: Sneezing, watery eyes, and itching all may be signs of allergic rhinitis.
Altitude sickness: 高山癥
Altitude sickness is a reaction to the lower amounts of oxygen available at high altitudes (due to the lower air pressure).
Example: If you plan to go mountain climbing the Himalayas, be prepared for altitude sickness.
Apert syndrome: 亞伯氏癥
Apert syndrome is a form of acrocephalosyndactyly, in which malformations of the skull, face, hands and feet are prevalent.
Example: The baby was born with Apert Syndrome.
Atherosclerosis: 動(dòng)脈粥樣硬化
is a condition in which arteries harden or thicken due to accumulation of fatty materials. Athero Sclerosis
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): 良性前列腺增生癥
Also called benign enlargement of the prostate (BEP), is an increase in size of the prostate.
Example: A rectal examination may reveal benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Blister (水泡):
is a small pocket of fluid within the upper layers of the skin, typically caused by friction, burning, freezing, chemical exposure or infection. Most blisters are filled with a clear fluid called serum or plasma.
Example: My new shoes gave me blisters on my feet!
Example: Patient was rushed to the emergency room (ER) complaining of severe abdominal pain.
Abscess: (膿瘡)
is a collection of pus (exudate, fluid) that has accumulated within tissue due to an infection. It is a defensive reaction of the tissue to prevent the spread of infectious materials to other parts of the body.
Example: One of the major complications of an abscess is the spreading of the abscess material to adjacent tissues, which may cause tissue death known as gangrene.
Allergic rhinitis: 過敏性鼻炎
Allergic rhinitis (allergic: allergy, rhinitis: irritation or inflammation inside the nose.)
Example: Sneezing, watery eyes, and itching all may be signs of allergic rhinitis.
Altitude sickness: 高山癥
Altitude sickness is a reaction to the lower amounts of oxygen available at high altitudes (due to the lower air pressure).
Example: If you plan to go mountain climbing the Himalayas, be prepared for altitude sickness.
Apert syndrome: 亞伯氏癥
Apert syndrome is a form of acrocephalosyndactyly, in which malformations of the skull, face, hands and feet are prevalent.
Example: The baby was born with Apert Syndrome.
Atherosclerosis: 動(dòng)脈粥樣硬化
is a condition in which arteries harden or thicken due to accumulation of fatty materials. Athero Sclerosis
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): 良性前列腺增生癥
Also called benign enlargement of the prostate (BEP), is an increase in size of the prostate.
Example: A rectal examination may reveal benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Blister (水泡):
is a small pocket of fluid within the upper layers of the skin, typically caused by friction, burning, freezing, chemical exposure or infection. Most blisters are filled with a clear fluid called serum or plasma.
Example: My new shoes gave me blisters on my feet!