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neuroleptic malignant syndrome (medicine) and endoscopy (sh)


neuroleptic malignant syndrome (medicine)


neuroleptic malignant syndrome
<syndrome> This describes the combination of catatonic rigidity, stupor, unstable blood pressure, fever, profuse sweating, sweating and incontinence as a reaction to antipsychotic agents (phenothiazines) in therapeutic doses.

Origin: Gr. Lepsis = a taking hold


endoscopy (sh)




Examination of the body's interior through an instrument inserted into a natural opening or an incision, usually as an outpatient procedure.

Endoscopes include the upper gastrointestinal endoscope (for the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum), the colonoscope (for the colon), and the bronchoscope (for the bronchial tubes). With fibre optics, much more maneuverable instruments can reach formerly inaccessible sites, while causing much less discomfort. Attachments can take tissue samples, excise polyps and small tumours, and remove foreign objects.