Medical Tests
What is a cystectomy? - May 27, 2010

Cystectomy DefinitionA cystectomy is a medical procedure that involves the removal of the urinary bladder. It can also refer to a removal of a part of...

What is Fructosamine? - May 13, 2010

This is a compound, which is created by the non-enzymatic reaction between ammonia or an amine and fructose, with a molecule of water that is being ...

Serum Ferritin is a protein in the cells. This protein stores iron so that your body can use it later. When a ferritin test is done, it measures the ...

A pulmonary function test is one that is conducted to test the functioning of the breathing systems in your body. Humans inhale and exhale through the...

Swine flu is a family of influenza based conditions that may be caused by different variations of the swine influenza virus. The most commonly known ...

The bronchi are the air passages that allow air to enter the lungs. Bronchitis is a condition that affects these passages. The bronchi are lined with ...

A tumor is defined as a growth of abnormal cells that can occur within an organ or on the external surface of the organ. Tumors can either be benign ...