Definition and Overview Dental consultation, which is recommended at least once a year, is an assessment of a person’s oral health. The mouth is an essential part of the digestive...
Definition and Overview Commonly known as dental x-rays, dental radiography is a diagnostic procedure that allows dentists to look at dental structures not easily seen with a standard visual inspection....
Definition and Overview A dermatology consultation is a service provided by a dermatologist or dermatology clinic, sometimes for free, for patients who are seeking advice regarding existing problems that affect...
Definition & Overview Endocrinology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the endocrine glands. The endocrine system is composed of a...
Definition and Overview External beam therapy (EBT) is a procedure used to deliver one or more x-ray beams with high levels of energy right into a tumour. Also known as...
Definition and Overview Also known as transvaginal ovum retrieval, the extraction of egg cells is part of in vitro fertilisation (IVF), a popular type of artificial reproductive technology (ART). The...
Definition & Overview An endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that removes pituitary tumours, particularly those in hard-to-reach areas of the brain, without the need for a large...
Definition & Overview An endoscopic ultrasound is a diagnostic procedure performed to obtain detailed images of the digestive tract and surrounding organs and tissues to evaluate abnormalities, confirm a diagnosis,...
Definition & Overview Lactiferous or milk ducts carry milk to the surface of the skin and out of the tiny pores in the nipples. When these are blocked, their content...
Definition and Overview An endoscopy is a non-surgical procedure used to examine the digestive tract of a patient and, in some cases, apply treatment, if it is already possible. It...