Abdominal Pain in Children Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Abdominal Pain in Children article.
Abdomen: The belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the... See the entire definition of AbdomenAbdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAbdominal pain: Pain in the belly. Abdominal pain can be acute or chronic. It may reflect ... See the entire definition of Abdominal painAcetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAllergy: A misguided reaction to foreign substances by the immune system, the body system ... See the entire definition of AllergyAntibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticAppendicitis: Inflammation of the appendix, usually associated with infection of the appen... See the entire definition of AppendicitisAspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinBacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) ... See the entire definition of BacteriaBacterial: Of or pertaining to bacteria, as in a bacterial lung infection. Barium: 1. A metallic element belonging to the alkaline earths with an atomic numbe... See the entire definition of BariumBarium enema: An enema using a white, chalky solution containing barium, in preparation fo... See the entire definition of Barium enemaBelly: That part of the body that contains all of the structures between the chest and t... See the entire definition of BellyBelly button: The navel or umbilicus; the former site of attachment of the umbilical cord.... See the entire definition of Belly buttonCaffeine: A stimulant compound found naturally in coffee, tea, cocoa (chocolate), and kola... See the entire definition of CaffeineCBC: A commonly used abbreviation in medicine that stands for complete blood count, a set... See the entire definition of CBCCell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellCT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanCuts: Severed skin. Washing a cut or scrape with soap and water and keeping it clean and d... See the entire definition of CutsDehydration: Excessive loss of body water. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that ca... See the entire definition of DehydrationDiabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDiarrhea: A common condition that involves unusually frequent and liquid bowel movements. ... See the entire definition of DiarrheaEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEnema: Liquid injected into the rectum. An enema may be used for therapeutic (such as to s... See the entire definition of EnemaFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFlu: Short for influenza. The flu is caused by viruses that infect the respiratory tract w... See the entire definition of FluFood poisoning: A common flu-like illness typically characterized by nausea, vomiting and... See the entire definition of Food poisoningGastroenteritis: Inflammation of the stomach and the intestines. Gastroenteritis can cause... See the entire definition of GastroenteritisGastroenterologist: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases... See the entire definition of GastroenterologistGinger: Ginger, the rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale, has been used as medicine in... See the entire definition of GingerGroin: The area where the thigh meets the hip. Herbal: 1. An adjective, referring to herbs, as in an herbal tea. Indicate: In medicine, to make a treatment or procedure advisable because of a particular ... See the entire definition of IndicateInfant: A young baby, from birth to 12 months of age. Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInternal medicine: The medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and medical treatment ... See the entire definition of Internal medicineIron: An essential mineral. Iron is necessary for the transport of oxygen (via hemoglobin ... See the entire definition of IronLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryLiquid diet: The Liquid diet is the restriction of solid food intake, and replacement of s... See the entire definition of Liquid dietLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverManometry: The measurement of pressure using a device called a manometer. Esophageal manom... See the entire definition of ManometryOrgan: A relatively independent part of the body that carries out one or more special func... See the entire definition of OrganPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPediatric: Pertaining to children. Pelvic: Having to do with the pelvis, the lower part of the abdomen, located between the h... See the entire definition of PelvicPelvic exam: An examination of the organs of the female reproductive system. Pharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPoisoning: Taking a substance that is injurious to health or can cause death. Poisoning i... See the entire definition of PoisoningPrescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of PrescriptionPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisRash: Breaking out (eruption) of the skin. A rash can be caused by an underlying medical c... See the entire definition of RashScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachStomach cramps: A nonmedical term most often used to describe pain in the mid- or upper ab... See the entire definition of Stomach crampsStomach flu: A gastrointestinal illness caused by a microorganism. Stomach flu is not rela... See the entire definition of Stomach fluStool: The solid matter that is discharged in a bowel movement. Surgeon: A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity via operative or manual meth... See the entire definition of SurgeonSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySweating: The act of secreting fluid from the skin by the sweat (sudoriferous) glands. The... See the entire definition of SweatingTemple: The area just behind and to the side of the forehead and the eye, above the side o... See the entire definition of TempleTesticles: The testicles (also called testes or gonads) are the male sex glands. They are ... See the entire definition of TesticlesTummy: 1. "Babytalk" referring to the stomach. The word tummy is derived from stoma... See the entire definition of TummyTylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Ultrasound: High-frequency sound waves. Ultra-sound waves can be bounced off tissues by us... See the entire definition of UltrasoundUrinalysis: A test that is done in order to analyze urine. Because toxins and excess fluid... See the entire definition of UrinalysisUrinary: Having to do with the function or anatomy of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or ur... See the entire definition of UrinaryUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineViral: Of or pertaining to a virus. For example, if a person has a viral rash, the rash wa... See the entire definition of ViralVirus: A microorganism that is smaller than a bacterium that cannot grow or reproduce apar... See the entire definition of VirusViruses: Small living particles that can infect cells and change how the cells function. I... See the entire definition of VirusesVomit: Matter from the stomach that has come up into and may be ejected beyond the mouth, ... See the entire definition of Vomit |
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