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what does hypointense mean to the renal cortex mean?

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Maybe: Did you mean hypotension? This can cause pow blood flow to the =kidney which could cause damage to you kidney

Question 2

what does "hypointense" mean on an mri scan of the knee?

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Need context: "hypointense" means "dark" signal on either t1 (more likely) or t2 weighted sequences.  These mean different  things, and thus more info is needed.  You can learn more about MRI scanning (in text and video) here: http://www.Conciergeradiologist.Com/how-does-mri-work.Html.  Be sure to check out related pages on the site to learn more about all things mri, especially as it relates to your case.

Question 3

what does osteochondritis dissecans mean in the knee? what does hypointense mean on an mri scan of the knee?  can you tibia slip out of place?

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Bone/cartilage shift: Osteochondritis dessicans refers to a condition in which a piece of cartilage and a small piece of bone have come detached. It is common in the knee. If the piece does not move much it may not hurt. However, it is common for it to get "stick" in the knee joint and may need surgery. Hypointense means loss of bone density which is not normal. The tibia can slip out of place somewhat.

Question 4

htr means what?

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HRT: Hormone replacement therapy.
Estrogen and Progesterone in women after menopause who have their uterus still.
Estrogen only in women after menopause who no longer have their uterus (it was surgically removed).

Question 5

what is t3u mean? and what is high t3u mean?

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It means: Resin uptake of tri-iodo thyronine.  It means you are possibly hyperthyroid, but it depends on the rest of your thyroid function tests, such as total and free t4.  Confused?  This is a complicated set of tests to interpret, so ask your endocrinologist.

Question 6

what mean of adenuric?what an indications?&c/os?

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Gout Treatment: Adenuric tablets are used for the long term treatment and prevention of gout, but not for immediate treatment of gout flare-ups. Other medicines are used for the rapid relief of gout symptoms (colchicine). Be sure to follow a low-purine diet as well as taking this medication to keep the gout away!

Question 7

what is mpv 7.4 mean?

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MPV: MPV = mean platelet volume. It's the average size of platelets in the blood.

Question 8

whts mean by throbocytopenia?

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Thrombocytopenia: Thrombocytopenia means a low platelet count. Platelets are made in your bone marrow along with other kinds of blood cells. They travel through your blood vessels and stick together causing clots to stop any bleeding that may happen if a blood vessel is damaged.

Question 9

what is meant by trypophobia?

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Trypophobia: Is a fear of holes in skin.

Question 10

what is meant by dorsal roots?

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Dorsal Roots: The dorsal roots are a portion of the spinal cord that accept sensory information that will travel up your spinal cord to be perceived in your brain. Receptors sense, and the brain perceives. The spinal cord is part of your central nervous system and carries afferent sensory information though the dorsal columns and dorsal roots and transmits afferent motor information to move your muscles front.

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