Chronic myeloid leukemia
Chronic myeloid leukemia: A malignant disease involving the white blood cells belonging to the myeloid line that is due to a chromosome rearrangement called the Philadelphia (or Ph) chromosome translocation. Abbreviated CML. CML has several phases that succeed one another. In the
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Chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD): Any disorder that persistently obstructs bronchial airflow. COLD mainly involves two related diseases — chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Both cause chronic obstruction of air flowing through the airways and in and out of the lungs. The obstruction is generally permanent and progresses (becomes worse) over time. In asthma there is […]
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COPD. Any disorder that persistently obstructs bronchial airflow. COPD mainly involves two related diseases — chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Both cause chronic obstruction of air flowing through the airways and in and out of the lungs. The obstruction is generally permanent and progresses (becomes worse) over time. Asthma is also a pulmonary disease in which […]
- Chronic otitis externa
Chronic inflammation of the skin lining the external ear canal leading to the ear drum. Can be caused by a number of problems including bacterial infection, a chronic skin disorder (eczema or seborrhea), fungus (Aspergillosis), chronic irritation (hearing aids, Q-tips), allergy, chronic drainage from middle ear disease, a tumor (rare), or it may simply be […]
- Chronic pain
Pain (an unpleasant sense of discomfort) that persists or progresses over a long period of time. In contrast to acute pain that arises suddenly in response to a specific injury and is usually treatable, chronic pain persists over time and is often resistant to medical treatments. Chronic pain may be related to a number of […]
- Chronic pancreatitis
A form of pancreatitis in which there is persistent inflammation of the pancreas. Chronic pancreatitis causes attacks of abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting that are worsened by eating or drinking, especially alcohol. The chronic inflammation can cause progressive fibrosis and destruction of the pancreas resulting in a lack of pancreatic enzymes and insulin. Deficiency of […]