pharyngitis
A bacterial or viral infection causing inflammation of the throat and pharynx.
plague
A disease caused by fleas, with recent positive cases in California.
PMOS
Polymetabolic ovarian syndrome, the new proposed name for PCOS.
Pomona
A serovar of Leptospira, associated mainly with pigs.
premenstrual dysphoric disorder
A mental health condition affecting women, characterized by severe mood changes, often linked to hormonal fluctuations.
prolapse
A condition involving the downward displacement of pelvic organs.
restless leg syndrome
A condition causing an uncontrollable urge to move, often leading to sleep disturbances.
rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder causing joint inflammation.
river blindness
A disease caused by parasitic worms transmitted by black flies, leading to river blindness.
rsv
A respiratory virus causing illness in children, especially in infants and toddlers.
scabies
A skin condition caused by a tiny mite that gets under the skin and lays eggs, leading to intense itching.
scar
The process by which skin repairs itself after injury, involving stages like clotting, inflammation, tissue rebuilding, and scar formation.
skin cancer
A skin cancer that is the most common type affecting humans, often related to ultraviolet light exposure.
sleep apnea
Medical condition involving sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep.
substance use disorder
A disorder characterized by problematic substance use, including alcohol.
Tourette's Syndrome
A neurological disorder characterized by motor and vocal tics, often appearing in childhood.
trachoma
A disease that can cause blindness, eradicated in Australia.
trigeminal neuralgia
A disease characterized by severe facial pain, also known as trigeminal neuralgia.
tuberculosis
A bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, historically a major infectious disease.
urinary tract infection
A bacterial infection affecting the urinary tract, causing symptoms like pain and frequent urination.
vaginal atrophy
A medical condition characterized by atrophy and thinning of the vaginal tissue during menopause.
visceral fat
Visceral fat is the fat stored around internal organs, strongly linked to metabolic diseases.
whooping cough
A viral disease characterized by spasmodic coughing fits, often with a distinctive 'whoop' sound.
workaholic
A mental health condition characterized by an uncontrollable need to work excessively
2C-B
A psychedelic tryptamine drug, known for its intense, short-lasting hallucogenic effects, often used in spiritual or recreational contexts.
2C-I
A psychedelic phenethylamine known for its stimulating and empathogenic effects, used recreationally.
absence of anxiety
The state of being free from anxiety, fear, and desire, often associated with spiritual realization.
acid
A chemical that causes coagulation necrosis in tissues.
Acquired Savant Syndrome
A rare neurological condition that results in extraordinary artistic abilities after brain injury.
actinic keratosis
A skin cancer precursor caused by sun-damaged cells, often appearing as rough, scaly patches on the scalp.
ADA SCID
A genetic disorder characterized by immune deficiency, inherited in some cases.
adenocarcinoma de pulmão
A type of lung cancer that is most common and benefits from targeted therapies.
adrenal fatigue
Adrenal fatigue, a controversial condition related to chronic stress and adrenal gland function.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
A medical condition characterized by deterioration of the macula, discussed in relation to AI research.
agousia
A loss of taste, which can be caused by viruses like COVID-19 or medications
alcoolisme
A mental health disorder involving dependence on alcohol, also known as alcoholism.
alcoolodépendance
A mental health disorder involving dependence on alcohol, also known as alcoholism.
alopecia
A condition characterized by hair loss, also known as alopecia.
Alzheimer
A neurodegenerative disease characterized by memory loss and cognitive decline, with no current cure.
Alzheimererkrankung
A neurodegenerative disease characterized by memory loss, linked to hippocampal damage.
amyloid plaques
Amyloid plaques are protein aggregates found in the brains of Alzheimer's patients, associated with disease pathology.
anaemia
A blood disorder caused by iron deficiency, characterized by fatigue and weakness.
Andes strain
A strain of hantavirus, known as the Andes strain, capable of human-to-human transmission.
Andes variant
A virus variant associated with the Andes mountains, known for low spreadability.
androphobia
The fear of men, a specific phobia
anger management problems
A health condition characterized by anger management problems among teenage boys.
Angststörung
A mental health condition characterized by excessive worry, fear, and physical symptoms, often co-occurring with other disorders.
aniridia
A genetic condition causing absence or malformation of the iris.
Anorexie
A severe eating disorder involving extreme restriction of food intake leading to dangerously low body weight.
anorgasmia
A sexual disorder where a person cannot reach orgasm despite adequate stimulation.