The last tooth to come in at the back of each side of the upper and lower jaws. Third molars usually come in between 17 and 23 years of age, but not everyone … [Read more...]
third-line therapy
Treatment that is given when both initial treatment (first-line therapy) and subsequent treatment (second-line therapy) don … [Read more...]
thoracalgia
Chest pain. Also called thoracodynia. … [Read more...]
thoracentesis
Removal of fluid from the pleural cavity through a needle inserted between the ribs. … [Read more...]
thoracic
Having to do with the chest. … [Read more...]
thoracic surgeon
A surgeon who specializes in operating on organs inside the chest, including the heart and lungs. … [Read more...]
thoracic surgical oncologist
A surgeon who specializes in operating on tumors found inside the chest. … [Read more...]
thoracodynia
Chest pain. Also called thoracalgia. … [Read more...]
thoracoscope
A thin tube-like instrument used to examine the inside of the chest. A thoracoscope has a light and a lens for viewing and may have tool to remove tissue. … [Read more...]
thoracoscopy
Examination of the inside of the chest, using a thoracoscope. A thoracoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing. It may also … [Read more...]