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Tonsillitis means that your tonsils are inflamed. Your tonsils are large, fleshy glands at the back of your throat. These glands make antibodies that help fight infection.

Cancer of the endometrium is a disease in which cancer cells are found in the lining of the uterus. It is highly curable when found early.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a group of emotional and physical symptoms many women have in the days before their period starts. Lifestyle changes and sometimes medicines can help manage symptoms.

Dehydration means that you don’t have enough water in your body. Learn more about this condition, including causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment.

Detailed information on common benign breast lumps, including breast cysts, fibroadenomas, fat necrosis, and sclerosing adenosis.

The knee is a vulnerable joint that bears a lot of stress from everyday activities, such as lifting and from high-impact activities, such as jogging.

The pelvis is a basin-shaped structure that supports the spinal column and protects the abdominal organs.

Detailed information on autosomal recessive genes.

Testing methods vary from lab to lab and may affect the likelihood that the lab will identify a mutation in the gene if one is present. Different lab studies have the ability to find different types of mutations. Accuracy will vary, depending on the type of genetic testing method performed.