A disease that affects the whole body instead of a special organ. A temporary change in taste perception. If the platelets are too few, bleeding could occur. A surgical opening through the trachea in the neck to provide an artificial airway. An abnormal overgrowth of cells.
Tumors can be either benign or malignant.
Puncturing the vein in order to obtain blood samples, to start an intravenous drip or to give a medication. An intravenous medication that, if leaked into tissues, could cause pain, swelling, tissue damage and destruction. A tiny infectious agent that is smaller than bacteria. The common cold is caused by a virus. Specific white blood cells include granulocytes and lymphocytes.