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The tailbone (coccyx) is the small bone at the bottom of the spine. It is attached to the triangular-shaped sacral bone above it

Trismus is a condition in which one of the jaw muscles tightens or spasms, holding the mouth shut. A person with trismus has

A tubal ligation ("having your tubes tied") is a type of surgery for women that permanently prevents pregnancy (sterilization)

Tendons are tough, flexible, ropy fibers that connect muscle to bone. Tendons vary in size and shape. And they glide smoothly over

Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) gives a person liquid nutrition (such as protein, carbohydrates, and fats) through a tube

The trabecular meshwork is a group of tiny canals through which most of the fluid in the eye drains. Fluid flows from this

Tourette syndrome (TS) is a condition in which a person has spasms, also called tics, that typically include blinking, frowning

A transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) is a procedure in which a device is placed into the rectum to help a doctor locate abnormal tissue

Trench foot (immersion foot) is a cold injury that occurs gradually over several days of exposure to cold, but not freezing

The transverse carpal ligament is the flexible, slightly elastic cord that lies on top of the carpal tunnel at the wrist. This