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 & Overview A filler treatment is a cosmetic dermatological procedure that is used to minimize the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles to restore a youthful look. It is...
Definition and Overview Patients who are suspected of having glaucoma are encouraged to consult an optometrist to obtain a diagnosis and if needed, treatment for their condition. This is the...
Definition & Overview Gum surgery is a dental procedure performed to treat gum or periodontal disease, which occurs due to bacterial infection that affects the gum tissue, causing inflammation, swelling,...
Definition and Overview Patients who have or are suspected of having an infection or infectious disease should consult a specialist to obtain a diagnosis and a customized treatment plan. The...
Definition & Overview The insertion of a new or replacement pacemaker is a minimally invasive procedure performed under local anaesthesia. It can be performed using the transvenous technique where the...
Definition & Overview An interstitial radioelement application is a procedure that is used to treat cancer. It involves exposing cancer cells (tumour) to radioactive substances with the expectation that the...
Definition & Overview Any burn that affects only the topmost layer of the skin is classified as a first-degree burn. Considered as the mildest type of burn, first-degree burns can...
Definition and Overview A lumbar puncture is a medical procedure that involves “puncturing” the lumbar region of the spine, usually to collect samples of cerebrospinal fluid. The process is sometimes...
Definition & Overview Laparoscopy is a surgical technique in which a thin fibre optic cable system is passed through small cuts in the skin to gain access to the target...