Cancer usually starts when normal cells in the body change. They start growing out of control. Cancer cells can form lumps of tissue. These lumps are called tumors. Cancer that starts in the vagina is called vaginal cancer. The vagina is part of...
A cochlear implant is a small electronic device that helps "make" sound. The implant does the job of the damaged or absent nerve cells that make it possible to hear. It can improve how well you hear. It doesn't make sounds louder, like hearing aids...
Anasarca is a severe buildup of body fluids in the spaces between your cells. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM) is a rare lung condition. It happens when a baby’s airways and lungs do not develop the way they should before birth. The baby's lungs form with cysts and other abnormal areas of lung tissue. A cyst...
Sperm cryopreservation is the process of freezing and storing sperm. It allows sperm to be saved for future family building. Sperm is mixed with a liquid called a cryoprotectant. It helps protect sperm cells from damage during freezing. Sperm is...
Learn about the types, process, and risks of cryopreservation for future female fertility.
Cancer usually starts when normal cells in the body change. They start growing out of control. Cancer cells can form lumps of tissue. These lumps are called tumors. Cancer that starts in the vulva is called vulvar cancer. The vulva is the external...
Cytokine release syndrome is an inflammatory response that can start quickly and affect the whole body. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections that spread through sexual contact. STIs can also be called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). You can get an STI if you have sexual contact with someone who has an STI. Any sex that involves...
A lobectomy is surgery to remove a part (lobe) of the lungs. Your lungs are made up of five lobes—three in the right lung and two in the left lung. Doctors may remove an entire lobe or part of it. This is called a partial lobectomy. Most...