Glossary

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tampon

A plug of cotton or other absorbent material used to absorb fluids, such as a plug inserted in the vagina to absorb bloody flow during monthly bleeding.

testes, testicles

The 2 male reproductive organs that produce sperm and the hormone testosterone. Located in the scrotum. (Testis if referring to one of the testes; see Male Anatomy).

thalassemia

An inherited type of anemia.

thromboembolic disorder (or disease)

Abnormal clotting of blood in the blood vessels.

thrombogenic mutations

Any of several genetic disorders that causes abnormal thickening or clotting of the blood.

thrombophlebitis

Inflammation of a vein due to the presence of a blood clot (see thrombosis).

thrombosis

Formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel.

thrush

thyroid disease

Any disease of the thyroid (see hyperthyroid, hypothyroid).

toxic shock syndrome

trichomoniasis

A sexually transmitted infection caused by a protozoan.

trophoblast disease

tuberculosis

A contagious disease caused by a bacterium. Most commonly infects the respiratory system; also infects the organs in a woman’s pelvis, and then known as pelvic tuberculosis.