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Medical Encyclopedia / A–Z
One alphabetical index into the library: conditions, symptoms, anatomy, genetics, laboratory tests, procedures, nutrition, and public-health topics. Every entry is projected from the canonical Medical Encyclopedia inventory — the page has no separate topic list of its own. An index entry gives you the concept, its other names, its classification and related learning context; a full article appears once human review approves it for publication.
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- Dentigerous CystDefinition and full article under review.
- Dentin DysplasiaDefinition and full article under review.
- Dentin SensitivityDefinition and full article under review.
- Dentin, SecondaryDefinition and full article under review.
- Dentinogenesis imperfectaDefinition and full article under review.
- Dentofacial DeformitiesDefinition and full article under review.
- Denys-Drash syndromeDefinition and full article under review.
- Deoxyguanosine kinase deficiencyDefinition and full article under review.
- Dermatitis HerpetiformisDefinition and full article under review.
- Dermatitis, Allergic ContactDefinition and full article under review.
- Dermatitis, ContactDefinition and full article under review.
- Dermatitis, ExfoliativeDefinition and full article under review.
- Dermatitis, IrritantDefinition and full article under review.
- Dermatitis, OccupationalDefinition and full article under review.
- Dermatitis, PerioralDefinition and full article under review.
- Dermatitis, PhotoallergicDefinition and full article under review.
- Dermatitis, PhototoxicDefinition and full article under review.
- Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberansDefinition and full article under review.
- DermatomyositisDefinition and full article under review.
- Dermoid CystDefinition and full article under review.
- Descending Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDefinition and full article under review.
- Desmoid tumorDefinition and full article under review.
- Desmoplastic Small Round Cell TumorDefinition and full article under review.
- DesmosterolosisDefinition and full article under review.
- Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 1Definition and full article under review.
- Developmental Defects of EnamelDefinition and full article under review.
- Developmental Dysplasia of the HipDefinition and full article under review.
- Developmental Origins of Health and DiseaseDefinition and full article under review.
- DextrocardiaDefinition and full article under review.
- Diabetes Insipidus, NephrogenicDefinition and full article under review.
- Diabetes Insipidus, NeurogenicDefinition and full article under review.
- Diabetes Mellitus, ExperimentalDefinition and full article under review.
- Diabetes Mellitus, LipoatrophicDefinition and full article under review.
- Diabetic AngiopathiesDefinition and full article under review.
- Diabetic CardiomyopathiesDefinition and full article under review.
- Diabetic ComaDefinition and full article under review.
- Diabetic Heart DiseaseDefinition and full article under review.
- Diabetic KetoacidosisDefinition and full article under review.
- Diamond-Blackfan anemiaDefinition and full article under review.
- Diaper RashDefinition and full article under review.
- Diaphragmatic EventrationDefinition and full article under review.
- DiaschisisDefinition and full article under review.
- Diastasis, BoneDefinition and full article under review.
- Diastasis, MuscleDefinition and full article under review.
- DiastemaDefinition and full article under review.
- Diastrophic dysplasiaDefinition and full article under review.
- DICER1 syndromeDefinition and full article under review.
- Diffuse Axonal InjuryDefinition and full article under review.
- Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine GliomaDefinition and full article under review.
- Digestive DiseasesDefinition and full article under review.
- Digestive System AbnormalitiesDefinition and full article under review.
- Digestive System DiseasesDefinition and full article under review.
- Digestive System NeoplasmsDefinition and full article under review.
- Dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase deficiencyDefinition and full article under review.
- Dihydropyrimidinase deficiencyDefinition and full article under review.
- Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiencyDefinition and full article under review.
- Dilated cardiomyopathy with ataxia syndromeDefinition and full article under review.
- Discrete Subaortic StenosisDefinition and full article under review.
- Disease Models, AnimalDefinition and full article under review.
- Disorder of Sex Development, 46,XYDefinition and full article under review.
Full articles
The 28 entries that carry a written, sectioned MaxArc article behind a recorded publication decision. Every other entry in the index is listed by name, with its terminology and classification, while its article is prepared and reviewed.
- 22q11.2 deletion syndromeAn educational overview of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, a genetic condition caused by a missing small piece of chromosome 22 that can affect several parts of the body.
- AnemiaAn educational overview of anemia, when the blood carries less oxygen than the body needs because of too few healthy red blood cells or too little haemoglobin.
- AsthmaAn educational overview of asthma, a long-term condition affecting the airways of the lungs.
- BronchitisAn educational overview of bronchitis, inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes.
- Chest painAn educational overview of chest pain as a symptom, which has many possible causes ranging from minor to serious and always deserves careful attention.
- DiabetesAn educational overview of diabetes, a group of conditions affecting how the body manages blood sugar.
- Eczema (atopic dermatitis)An educational overview of eczema, a common condition where patches of skin become dry, itchy, inflamed, and sometimes cracked.
- FeverAn educational overview of fever, a temporary rise in body temperature that is often a sign the body is responding to an infection or other illness.
- GastroenteritisAn educational overview of gastroenteritis, inflammation of the stomach and intestines that usually causes diarrhoea, vomiting, and stomach cramps.
- HypertensionAn educational overview of hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure.
- Influenza (flu)An educational overview of influenza, a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that can range from mild to severe.
- JaundiceAn educational overview of jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes that can be a sign of a problem with the liver, blood, or bile system.
- Kidney stonesAn educational overview of kidney stones, hard deposits that can form in the kidneys and cause severe pain as they pass through the urinary tract.
- Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus)An educational overview of lupus, a long-term autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks healthy tissue, causing inflammation in different parts of the body.
- MalariaAn educational overview of malaria, a mosquito-borne infection that is common in several tropical regions.
- Nosebleed (epistaxis)An educational overview of nosebleeds, bleeding from the lining inside the nose, which is common, usually short-lived, and sometimes needs urgent care.
- ObesityAn educational overview of obesity, a long-term condition where excess body fat may affect health, discussed here without stigma and as part of overall wellbeing.
- PneumoniaAn educational overview of pneumonia, inflammation of the air sacs in one or both lungs, often caused by an infection.
- Q feverAn educational overview of Q fever, an infection caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii that people can catch from some farm animals.
- Rehydration therapy (oral rehydration solution)An educational overview of rehydration therapy, the replacement of fluids and salts lost through diarrhoea, vomiting, or fever, and why oral rehydration solution is central to it.
- StrokeAn educational overview of stroke, a medical emergency that happens when blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted, requiring immediate emergency care.
- Typhoid feverAn educational overview of typhoid fever, a bacterial infection spread through contaminated food and water that causes prolonged fever and needs clinician-directed care.
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)An educational overview of urinary tract infections, common infections of the bladder, urethra, or kidneys that often cause burning and a frequent need to pass urine.
- VertigoAn educational overview of vertigo, a symptom where a person feels that they or their surroundings are spinning or moving when they are not.
- Whooping cough (pertussis)An educational overview of whooping cough, a very contagious infection of the lungs and airways that causes long bouts of coughing and can be serious for babies.
- X-rayAn educational overview of X-rays, a common imaging test that uses a small amount of radiation to create pictures of the inside of the body, especially bones.
- Yellow feverAn educational overview of yellow fever, a viral infection spread by mosquitoes in parts of Africa and South America that is preventable by vaccination.
- Zika virus infectionAn educational overview of Zika virus, a mostly mosquito-borne infection that is usually mild but is important in pregnancy because of risks to the developing baby.
Where the encyclopedia leads
The A–Z is a door into the wider library, not a closed list of links.
- ConditionsCondition explainers written for learning before and after care conversations.
- SymptomsWhat a symptom can mean and which warning signs need urgent care.
- Laboratory testsWhat a test measures, why it is requested, and how results are described.
- MedicinesMedicine safety education, including regional availability context.
- Anatomy & visual learningBody-system references and diagrams that support the encyclopedia.
- Medical diagramsLow-bandwidth interactive diagrams for body systems and lab concepts.
- Books, journals & referenceReference shelves and catalog materials connected to encyclopedia topics.
- For professionals & studentsDeeper professional and student layers, including clinical refresher material.