Colon Cancer vs Colorectal Cancer Large bowel is medically known as the colon. The colon consists of the caecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon and sigmoid colon. The sigmoid colon is continuous with the rectum. Rectum and the colon share many microscopic and macroscopic features. Therefore, cancers at the colon affect the rectum […]
Difference Between Corn and Callus
Corn vs Callus Callosities and corns look similar at the first glance. Corn can be considered a special type of callosity. Both are consequences of repeated trauma; therefore, both can be easily prevented by avoiding localized, repeated trauma. Both callosities and corns can regrow after surgical removal. This article will further discuss on these […]
Difference Between Cervical Cap and Diaphragm
Cervical Cap vs Diaphragm Cervical cap and diaphragm are two barrier contraceptive methods. Both are moderately effective at preventing conception. However, both methods do not provide any protection against sexually transmitted diseases. Cervical Cap Cervical cap is a cup like device which fits over the cervix and prevents entry of sperm into the uterus […]
Difference Between COPD and Emphysema
COPD vs Emphysema Emphysema is a part of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). There can be emphysema without COPD but not the other way around. This article will talk about these diseases in detail, highlighting their clinical features, symptoms, causes, investigation and diagnosis, prognosis, and also the course of treatment/management they require. Chronic Obstructive […]
Difference Between Heartburn and Indigestion
Heartburn vs Indigestion Heartburn is a specific clinical presentation due to acute gastritis while indigestion is the layman’s term for the actual ill feeling caused by gastritis and other conditions. Heartburn Heartburn is a burning sensation felt in the lower chest or upper abdomen due to acute gastritis. Acute gastritis presents as upper abdominal […]
Difference Between Local and General Anesthesia
Local vs General Anesthesia Anesthesia is a medical procedure where pain sensation is removed with special drugs. Anesthesia is very important to allow various surgical procedures either minor or major. There are specially trained doctors called anesthetists who anesthetize patients for surgery. Anesthesia involves interrupting autonomic body functions for a time and maintaining the […]
Difference Between STI and STD
STI vs STD At a glance, sexually transmitted infections (STI) and sexually transmitted diseases (STD) sound the same. Of course, in certain instances, they are the same. However, in certain unique cases, sexually transmitted diseases and sexually transmitted infections mean two different things. For example, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmits via sexual contact while […]
Difference Between Hepatitis A B and C
Hepatitis A vs B vs C Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver due to a viral infection. Even though the liver is involved in all types of hepatitis, the virus type, route of transmission, natural history and treatment protocols are different between the types of hepatitis. This article will discuss the virus type, route […]
Difference Between Upper and Lower Motor Neuron
Upper vs Lower Motor Neuron The conduction of motor and sensory nerve impulses to and from the brain is basically carried out by sensory (ascending) and motor (descending) tracts, and pathways in the spinal cord. The names of the pathways are given according to their position in the white matter, and their beginning and […]
Difference Between Gonads and Gametes
Gonads vs Gametes Gonads and gametes are two most important components of the reproductive system in organisms. These components are involved in sexual reproduction, which occurs via the fusion of two gametes from two different parents and has the end result of genetically unequal offspring. Sexual reproduction, basically, requires the production of gametes in […]
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