Jaundice

Jaundice

TL;DR Jaundice is a condition characterized by a yellowish discoloration of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. It occurs when there is an excessive buildup of bilirubin (hyperbilirubinemia), a yellow pigment produced by the breakdown of red blood cells, in the...
Macrophage

Macrophage

TL;DR A macrophage is a specialized white blood cell that play a crucial role in the immune system. They are known as “garbage collectors” because they engulf and digest foreign particles, such as bacteria, viruses, and cellular debris. Key functions of...