Whooping cough (काली खांसी), also known as pertussis or the 100-day cough, is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable bacterial disease. Initial symptoms…
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Bronchitis is Inflammation of the Bronchi in the Lungs
Bronchitis (ब्रोंकाइटिस) is inflammation of the bronchi (large and medium-sized airways) in the lungs that causes coughing. Bronchitis usually…
Cyanosis Results Due to Lack of Oxygen in the Blood
Cyanosis (नीलिमा) is the change of tissue color to a bluish-purple hue, as a result…
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome is a Type of Respiratory Failure
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (तीव्र श्वसनतंत्र संबंधी कठिनाई) is a type of respiratory failure characterized by…
Hypnic Jerk is Sudden Involuntary Contraction of the Muscles
A hypnic jerk (हाइपनिक जर्क), hypnagogic jerk, sleep start, sleep twitch, myoclonic jerk, or night start is…
Sepsis is Followed by Dysregulation of the Immune System
Sepsis (सेप्सिस) is a potentially life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s dysregulated response to…
Wrinkle is a Loss of Collagen, Elastin, and Skin Oils
A wrinkle (झुर्रियाँ), also known as a rhytid, is a fold, ridge, or crease in an…
Uterine Hypoplasia Results from Incomplete Development of the Uterus
Uterine Hypoplasia (गर्भाशय हाइपोप्लेसिया) is a reproductive disorder where the uterus is smaller than expected (hypoplasia). Infantile…
Hypomenorrhea is Usually Caused by Hormonal Imbalances
Hypomenorrhea (हाइपोमेनोरिया) or hypomenorrhoea (अल्परक्तस्राव), also known as short or scanty periods, is extremely light menstrual blood…
Dentin Hypersensitivity Develops When Dentin are Open
Dentin Hypersensitivity (दंतधातु अतिसंवेदनशीलता) is dental pain which is sharp and of short duration, arising from exposed dentin surfaces…
