An abnormal mass of tissue. Tumors are a classic sign of inflammation, and can be benign or malignant (cancerous). There are dozens of different types of tumors. Their names ...
An area of tissue erosion, for example, of the skin or lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Due to the erosion, an ulcer is concave. It is always depressed below the level ...
An artificial substitute or replacement of a part of the body such as a tooth, eye, hip, knee, leg, arm, etc. A prosthesis is designed for both functional and/or cosmetic reasons.
An important consideration in medical care, quality of life refers to the ability to enjoy normal life activities. Some medical treatments can seriously impair quality of life ...
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