tachycardia: An accelerated heart rate, generally above 100 beats per minute, or an abnormal rhythm that can be generated by exercise or excitement or by disease, illness or medication.
trans fatty acids: A type of solid fat produced through the process of hydrogenation. Trans fatty acids increase cholesterol and have been found to cause heart disease.
transplantation: The removal of organs or tissue from one location or person and inserted in another location or person.
triglycerides: Body fat in a stored form.
type 1: Diabetes that develops in childhood due to the death of insulin-producing cells.
type 2: Diabetes caused by impaired insulin metabolism and increased insulin production.
uremia: The build up in the blood of toxic compounds usually filtered out of the blood by the kidneys.
varicose veins: Any enlarged or bulging veins that may or may not be painful. Varicose veins typically occur in the legs but also include hemorrhoids.
vasodilatation: The relaxation of blood vessels. When extreme, vasodilatation can cause a rapid drop in blood pressure.
weight discrimination: The prejudicial, unfair treatment of a person because of his excessive weight.
yo-yo diet: Diets marked by periods of low calorie intake or starvation that tend to cause dieters to binge.
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