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Delayed ejaculation is a medical condition in which a male is unable to ejaculate, either during intercourse or with manual stimulation in the presence of a partner. Ejaculation is the action in which semen is release from the penis.
Review Date: 6/5/2007

Delayed growth involves poor or abnormally slow gains in weight or height in a child younger than 5 years old.See also: Short stature
Review Date: 2/14/2007

Delirium is a condition of severe confusion and rapid changes in brain function. It is usually caused by a treatable physical or mental illness.
Review Date: 4/28/2006

Delirium tremens is a severe form of alcohol withdrawal that involves sudden and severe mental or neurological changes.
Review Date: 1/22/2007

Delivery presentation describes the way the fetus is positioned to come down the birth canal for delivery. The presentation is defined by fetal attitude, the presenting part, and maternal and fetal landmarks.
Review Date: 6/6/2006

Delta agent is a type of virus called hepatitis D that causes symptoms only in people who have a hepatitis B infection.
Review Date: 7/28/2006

Delta-ALA is a protein produced by the liver. A test can be done to measure the amount of this protein in your urine.
Review Date: 5/29/2007

Dementia is a loss of brain function. It is not a single disease. Instead, dementia refers to a group of illnesses that involve memory, behavior, learning, and communicating problems. The problems are progressive, which means they slowly get worse.
Review Date: 5/10/2006

Dementia due to metabolic causes is a deterioration of mental function caused by various metabolic disorders.
Review Date: 3/5/2007

Dengue fever is a virus-based disease spread by mosquitoes.See also: Dengue hemorrhagic fever
Review Date: 6/20/2007

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