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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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- ACAD9 deficiencyDefinition and full article under review.
- ACAD9: acyl-CoA dehydrogenase family member 9Definition and full article under review.
- ACADM: acyl-CoA dehydrogenase medium chainDefinition and full article under review.
- ACADS: acyl-CoA dehydrogenase short chainDefinition and full article under review.
- ACADSB: acyl-CoA dehydrogenase short/branched chainDefinition and full article under review.
- ACADVL: acyl-CoA dehydrogenase very long chainDefinition and full article under review.
- Acalculous CholecystitisDefinition and full article under review.
- ACAN: aggrecanDefinition and full article under review.
- Acanthamoeba KeratitisDefinition and full article under review.
- AcanthocheilonemiasisDefinition and full article under review.
- AcanthocytesDefinition and full article under review.
- AcantholysisDefinition and full article under review.
- AcanthomaDefinition and full article under review.
- Acanthosis NigricansDefinition and full article under review.
- ACAT1: acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase 1Definition and full article under review.
- AcatalasemiaDefinition and full article under review.
- Accelerated Idioventricular RhythmDefinition and full article under review.
- Accessory Atrioventricular BundleDefinition and full article under review.
- Accessory NerveDefinition and full article under review.
- Accessory Nerve DiseasesDefinition and full article under review.
- Accessory Nerve InjuriesDefinition and full article under review.
- Accidental InjuriesDefinition and full article under review.
- ACE: angiotensin I converting enzymeDefinition and full article under review.
- Acellular DermisDefinition and full article under review.
- AceruloplasminemiaDefinition and full article under review.
- AcetabuloplastyDefinition and full article under review.
- AcetabulumDefinition and full article under review.
- Acetaminophen LevelDefinition and full article under review.
- Achilles TendonDefinition and full article under review.
- AchlorhydriaDefinition and full article under review.
- AchondrogenesisDefinition and full article under review.
- AchondroplasiaDefinition and full article under review.
- AchromatopsiaDefinition and full article under review.
- Acid Etching, DentalDefinition and full article under review.
- Acid-Base ImbalanceDefinition and full article under review.
- Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB) TestsDefinition and full article under review.
- AcidosisDefinition and full article under review.
- Acidosis, LacticDefinition and full article under review.
- Acidosis, Renal TubularDefinition and full article under review.
- Acidosis, RespiratoryDefinition and full article under review.
- Acinar CellsDefinition and full article under review.
- Acinetobacter InfectionsDefinition and full article under review.
- AcneDefinition and full article under review.
- Acne ConglobataDefinition and full article under review.
- Acne KeloidDefinition and full article under review.
- Acneiform EruptionsDefinition and full article under review.
- Acoustic Impedance TestsDefinition and full article under review.
- Acoustic MaculaeDefinition and full article under review.
- Acoustic NeuromaDefinition and full article under review.
- Acoustic StimulationDefinition and full article under review.
- ACOX1: acyl-CoA oxidase 1Definition and full article under review.
- ACP5: acid phosphatase 5, tartrate resistantDefinition and full article under review.
- Acquired Hyperostosis SyndromeDefinition and full article under review.
- Acro-OsteolysisDefinition and full article under review.
- Acrocallosal syndromeDefinition and full article under review.
- AcrodermatitisDefinition and full article under review.
- AcrodyniaDefinition and full article under review.
- AcromegalyDefinition and full article under review.
- Acromicric dysplasiaDefinition and full article under review.
- Acromioclavicular JointDefinition 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.