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The medical term that describes a person who stops using marijuana (weed) after regular use is marijuana withdrawal. People often experience the following symptoms, including aggression, insomnia (sleep disturbances), and anxiety. While the previous symptoms are not dangerous and do not need medical attention, sometimes, these symptoms may indicate cannabis use disorder, which needs professional […]

A genetic disorder that negatively affects the connective tissue that holds the body together is called Marfan syndrome (MFS). People who develop it usually need a healthcare team to manage it. With close monitoring and treatments, people can live a healthy life. Normally, the connective tissue provides strength and flexibility to multiple structures in the […]

A serious health condition that occurs rarely but is often fatal and occurs due to direct contact with the body fluids of infected bats or people is called Marburg virus disease (MVD). People who get this condition often experience fever, headaches, rash, vomiting, bleeding, and confusion. The only way to prevent serious complications is to […]

The medical term that describes a severe undernutrition (a deficiency in all macronutrients, including carbohydrates, fats, and protein) is marasmus. This condition usually causes visible wasting of fat and muscle under the skin, giving the body an emaciated appearance. In other words, marasmus is a severe type of malnutrition in which the body does not […]

A health condition in which you experience extreme changes in your mood or emotions, energy level, or activity level is called mania. Those who develop this condition often experience feelings of invincibility, lack of sleep, racing thoughts and ideas, fast talking, and often have false beliefs or perceptions. People with mania experience manic episodes. This […]

The medical term used to describe red blood cells that are larger than normally they would be is macrocytosis. Usually, it is considered that you have macrocytosis if your MCV value on a blood test is more than 100 femtoliters (fL). Furthermore, the presence of large red blood cells often indicates macrocytic anemia, which is […]

A nail infection that is often caused by bacteria is called paronychia. Usually, bacteria enter the skin through cuts in the cuticle or nail folds (the skin around the nail). In most cases, this infection is treated with antibiotics, and it often does not cause serious health problems. Rarely, this nail infection may last a […]

A health condition in which you experience a feeling different from soreness after a big workout is called overtraining syndrome (OTS). Besides physical symptoms, it may also cause mental and emotional symptoms. The recovery time varies among people with this syndrome because it depends on several factors. These include the severity of the condition, age, […]

A congenital (present at birth) heart defect in which the aorta sits above a ventricular septal defect is called an overriding aorta. In normal circumstances, the aorta is located above the left side of the heart. Furthermore, there is a vital wall between the ventricles, but it has a hole in it. As a result, […]

The medical term that describes a type of malocclusion (bad bite) is overjet (also known as buck teeth). It happens when the front teeth stick out further than they should. However, there is another condition called overbite (vertical overlap), and it is different from overjet (horizontal overlap). This health condition is often treated with orthodontics […]