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  • What Is Polydipsia? for Kids


    If diabetes isn't under control, a person might be really thirsty and drink a lot of fluids. Polydipsia is the medical word for this.

  • What Are Ketones? for Kids


    When fat is broken down, chemicals called ketones are made.

  • What Are Disinfectants? for Kids


    Disinfectants are germ busters!

  • What's the Iris? for Kids


    Your iris is the colored part of your eye. So if someone has brown eyes, it means that person's irises are brown.

  • What's a Biopsy? for Kids


    Sometimes, when doctors are not sure what's wrong with a part of your body, they might decide to do a test called a biopsy.

  • What Are Sebaceous Glands? for Kids


    Sebaceous glands make oil to keep skin soft and smooth.

  • What Is Lymph? for Kids


    Lymph is a clear fluid that flows through its own vessels located throughout the body.

  • What's a Virus? for Kids


    Viruses are a type of germ. They're very tiny, and when they get inside your body, they can make you sick.

  • What Are Second-Degree Burns? for Kids


    A second-degree burn is one that hurts the top two layers of skin.

  • What Are Astringents? for Kids


    If your skin is oilier than normal, you might want to use an astringent.

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