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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
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Thoracic Outlet SyndromeThoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) consists of a group of distinct disorders that affect the nerves in the brachial plexus (nerves that pass into the arms from the neck) and various nerves and blood vessels between the base of the neck and axilla (armpit). For the most part, these disorders have very little in common except the site of occurrence. The disorders are complex, somewhat confusing, and poorly defined, each with various signs and symptoms of the upper limb.
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Thoracic
Pertaining to or affecting the chest.
Syndrome
A grouping of signs and symptoms, based on their frequent co-occurrence, that may suggest a common underlying pathogenesis, course, familial pattern, or treatment selection.
Affect
This word is used to described observable behavior that represents the expression of a subjectively experienced feeling state (emotion). Common examples of affect are sadness, fear, joy, and anger. The normal range of expressed affect varies considerably between different cultures and even within the same culture. Types of affect include: euthymic, irritable, constricted; blunted; flat; inappropriate, and labile.
Plexus
A network of nerves or veins.
Arms
An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm.
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
Base
A chemical compound that either donates hydroxide ions or absorbs hydrogen ions when dissolved in water. Bases and acids are referred to as opposites because the effect of an acid is to increase the hydronium ion concentration in water, whereas bases reduce this concentration. Arrhenius bases are water-soluble and always have a pH greater than 7 in solution.
Axilla
The armpit
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Thoracentesis
Puncture of the pleural cavity.
Thoracic
Pertaining to or affecting the chest.
Thoracic Outlet Testing
A procedure that tests blood flow to the arms and hands in various positions. Used to rule out thoracic outlet syndrome.
Thorax
The Chest.
Thorazine
Thorazine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorpromazine.
Thorek Hospital and Medical Center
Thorek Hospital and Medical Center is a hospital in Chicago, Illinois (USA).
Thorn Run Regional Oncology
The Thorn Run Regional Oncology is a hospital in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, United States.
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Tetraplegia
Paralysis of all four extremities only. Another term for quadriplegia.
Tay Sachs Disease
An inherited autosomal recessive condition that causes a progressive degeneration of the central nervous system which is fatal (usually by age 5).
Tourette Syndrome
Tourette syndrome — also called Tourette's syndrome, Tourette Spectrum (TS), Tourette's disorder, or Gilles de la Tourette syndrome (after its discoverer, Georges Gilles de la Tourette) — is a neurological or neurochemical disorder characterized by tics — involuntary, rapid, sudden movements or vocalizations that occur repeatedly in the same way. Symptoms include multiple motor and one or more vocal tics present at some time during the disorder.
Turner Syndrome
Also known as Monosomy X, Turner syndrome is the result of a missing X chromosome in a female. Although the rate of miscarriage and stillbirth is very high, those who are liveborn have a generally good prognosis with a normal life span and normal intelligence. Physical characteristics may include webbed neck, shield chest with wide spaced nipples, congenital lymphedema, small stature, gonadal dysgenesis, horseshoe kidney and coarctation of the aorta.
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but potentially fatal disease caused by a bacterial toxin. Different bacterial toxins may cause toxic shock syndrome, depending on the situation, but most often streptococci and staphylococci are responsible.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Tramadol
A centrally acting synthetic opioid analgesic medication indicated for the management of moderate to moderately severe pain
Tussionex
Hydrocodone (chemical synonym: dihydrocodeinone; trade names: Vicodin, Anexsia, Dicodid, Hycodan, Hycomine, Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Tussionex) is an opioid derived from either of the natural occuring opiates -- codeine or thebaine. Hydrocodone is an orally active analgesic and antitussive Schedule II narcotic which is marketed in multi-ingredient Schedule III products. The therapeutic dose of 5 mg to 10 mg is pharmacologically equivalent to 30 to 60 mg of oral codeine.
Thrombus
A blood clot.
Trifurcation
Juncture of three roots in posterior teeth
Tartar
Common term for dental calculus, a hard deposit that adheres to teeth; produces rough surface that attracts plaque.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Thoracic
Pertaining to or affecting the chest.
Syndrome
A grouping of signs and symptoms, based on their frequent co-occurrence, that may suggest a common underlying pathogenesis, course, familial pattern, or treatment selection.
Affect
This word is used to described observable behavior that represents the expression of a subjectively experienced feeling state (emotion). Common examples of affect are sadness, fear, joy, and anger. The normal range of expressed affect varies considerably between different cultures and even within the same culture. Types of affect include: euthymic, irritable, constricted; blunted; flat; inappropriate, and labile.
Plexus
A network of nerves or veins.
Arms
An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm.
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
Base
A chemical compound that either donates hydroxide ions or absorbs hydrogen ions when dissolved in water. Bases and acids are referred to as opposites because the effect of an acid is to increase the hydronium ion concentration in water, whereas bases reduce this concentration. Arrhenius bases are water-soluble and always have a pH greater than 7 in solution.
Axilla
The armpit
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Thoracentesis
Puncture of the pleural cavity.
Thoracic
Pertaining to or affecting the chest.
Thoracic Outlet Testing
A procedure that tests blood flow to the arms and hands in various positions. Used to rule out thoracic outlet syndrome.
Thorax
The Chest.
Thorazine
Thorazine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chlorpromazine.
Thorek Hospital and Medical Center
Thorek Hospital and Medical Center is a hospital in Chicago, Illinois (USA).
Thorn Run Regional Oncology
The Thorn Run Regional Oncology is a hospital in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, United States.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Tetraplegia
Paralysis of all four extremities only. Another term for quadriplegia.
Tay Sachs Disease
An inherited autosomal recessive condition that causes a progressive degeneration of the central nervous system which is fatal (usually by age 5).
Tourette Syndrome
Tourette syndrome — also called Tourette's syndrome, Tourette Spectrum (TS), Tourette's disorder, or Gilles de la Tourette syndrome (after its discoverer, Georges Gilles de la Tourette) — is a neurological or neurochemical disorder characterized by tics — involuntary, rapid, sudden movements or vocalizations that occur repeatedly in the same way. Symptoms include multiple motor and one or more vocal tics present at some time during the disorder.
Turner Syndrome
Also known as Monosomy X, Turner syndrome is the result of a missing X chromosome in a female. Although the rate of miscarriage and stillbirth is very high, those who are liveborn have a generally good prognosis with a normal life span and normal intelligence. Physical characteristics may include webbed neck, shield chest with wide spaced nipples, congenital lymphedema, small stature, gonadal dysgenesis, horseshoe kidney and coarctation of the aorta.
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but potentially fatal disease caused by a bacterial toxin. Different bacterial toxins may cause toxic shock syndrome, depending on the situation, but most often streptococci and staphylococci are responsible.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Tramadol
A centrally acting synthetic opioid analgesic medication indicated for the management of moderate to moderately severe pain
Tussionex
Hydrocodone (chemical synonym: dihydrocodeinone; trade names: Vicodin, Anexsia, Dicodid, Hycodan, Hycomine, Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Tussionex) is an opioid derived from either of the natural occuring opiates -- codeine or thebaine. Hydrocodone is an orally active analgesic and antitussive Schedule II narcotic which is marketed in multi-ingredient Schedule III products. The therapeutic dose of 5 mg to 10 mg is pharmacologically equivalent to 30 to 60 mg of oral codeine.
Thrombus
A blood clot.
Trifurcation
Juncture of three roots in posterior teeth
Tartar
Common term for dental calculus, a hard deposit that adheres to teeth; produces rough surface that attracts plaque.
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