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testicular

Relating to the testicles.

testicular feminisation

When a person who has the genetic make-up of a male has some or all of the physical characteristics of a female. Also known as androgen insensitivity syndrome.

testis

One of two male sexual organs, also called testicles, that produce sperm and the hormone testosterone.

testosterone

The main male sex hormone.

tetracyclines

A group of antibiotic drugs.

TFT

An abbreviation for thyroid function test,which is a blood test that helps to check how the thyroid is performing.

thermogenesis

Heat production.

thiamine

Another name for vitamin B1.

thoracic outlet syndrome

An umbrella term that covers three related syndromes that cause pain in the arm, shoulder and neck.

thoracotomy

Opening of the chest cavity during surgery.

thrombin

An enzyme that converts fibrinogen to fibrin during blood coagulation.

thrombocytopenia

A deficiency of platelets in the blood, leading to a tendency to bleed and bruise readily.

thromboembolism

The breaking away of a blood clot that is then carried in the blood from one point in the circulatory system to another point, where it lodges.

thrombolysis

Breaking up a blood clot by administering medications called thrombolytics.

thrombolytics

A medication that breaks up blood clots.

thrombophlebitis

Inflammation of a section of vein, usually just under the skin, with clot formation in the affected part.

thrombosis

The formation of a blood clot.

thrombus

A blood clot.

thrush

A common yeast infection of the vagina.

thrush

A common name for the fungal infection candidiasis.

thyroglossal cyst

A cyst that forms from a persistent duct that normally disappears during the development of the embryo. It causes a swelling in the neck

thyroid

A gland in the neck that produces hormones with a role in controlling metabolism.

thyroid eye disease

Inflammation of the soft tissue surrounding the eye.

thyrotoxicosis

A condition in which the thyroid gland produces excess thyroid hormone.This condition is also called hyperthyroidism.