STAT means now. Everything else means consult a specialist.
The aftereffects or complications that follow a disease or injury—basically the grudges your body holds long after the initial insult has healed.
The medical term for fainting or passing out. Because 'took an involuntary nap while standing' doesn't sound sufficiently scientific.
The act of making something dissolve into solution, usually by adding chemicals that coax stubborn molecules into playing nice with water. It's what happens when scientists get tired of insoluble compounds refusing to cooperate and decide to use surfactants or other tricks. Think of it as molecular persuasion, chemistry-style.
Abnormal narrowing of blood vessels or other tubular structures in the body, like a traffic jam in your cardiovascular highway. It's constriction that causes problems downstream.
Medical indication that a problem affects the whole body rather than one localized area, like a computer virus versus a broken key. It's why some infections require full-body warfare with IV antibiotics.
A neurological plot twist where cognitive abilities take a nosedive in the late afternoon or evening, commonly observed in dementia patients who become increasingly confused as the sun sets. It's like your brain's internal clock decides to close early for the day.
The invisible force that occurs when you create a pressure difference, making the atmosphere push things together like an overzealous hug. Doctors use this principle to remove fluids during surgery; toddlers use it to stick stickers to windows.
A disease that exists but hasn't shown obvious symptoms yet—basically a medical ninja hiding in your body.
A consequence or complication that shows up after a disease resolves—the unwelcome gift that keeps giving.