Abscess Glossary of Terms
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Abscess: A local accumulation of pus anywhere in the body. The following are some example... See the entire definition of AbscessAnesthesia: Loss of feeling or awareness, as when an anesthetic is administered before sur... See the entire definition of AnesthesiaAnesthetic: A substance that causes lack of feeling or awareness, dulling pain to permit s... See the entire definition of AnestheticAntiseptic: Something that discourages the growth microorganisms. By contrast, aseptic ref... See the entire definition of AntisepticAnus: The opening of the rectum to the outside of the body. Bacteria: 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. Brain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCapsule: Capsule has many meanings in medicine including the following:
Carbuncles: A skin abscess, a collection of pus that forms in the skin. Antibiotics may b... See the entire definition of CarbunclesCell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellChemotherapy: 1. In the original sense, a chemical that binds to and specifically k... See the entire definition of ChemotherapyChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicChronic disease: A disease that persists for a long time. A chronic disease is one lasting... See the entire definition of Chronic disease
Colitis: Inflammation of the large intestine (the colon). There are many forms of coliti... See the entire definition of ColitisCrohn's disease: A chronic inflammatory disease, primarily involving the small and large ... See the entire definition of Crohn's diseaseCure: 1. To heal, to make well, to restore to good health. 2. A time withou... See the entire definition of CureCutaneous: Related to the skin. Diabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDialysis: The process of cleansing the blood by passing it through a special machine. Dial... See the entire definition of DialysisDrain: A device for removing fluid from a cavity or wound. A drain is typically a tube or ... See the entire definition of DrainEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFlush: (1) A redness of the skin, typically over the cheeks or neck. A flush is usually ... See the entire definition of FlushGroin: The area where the thigh meets the hip. Hepatic: Having to do with the liver. Hidradenitis suppurativa: An illness characterized by multiple abscesses of the skin that ... See the entire definition of Hidradenitis suppurativaHygiene: The science of preventive medicine and the preservation of health. Also commonly ... See the entire definition of Hygiene
Immune: Protected against infection, usually by the presence of antibodies. Immune system: A complex system that is responsible for distinguishing a person from every... See the entire definition of Immune systemIncision: A cut through skin or other tissue performed by a health care professional. Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationInflammatory response: A fundamental type of response by the body to disease and injury, a... See the entire definition of Inflammatory responseInjure: To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emotional sense. Fr... See the entire definition of InjureInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryIntervention: The act of intervening, interfering or interceding with the intent of modify... See the entire definition of InterventionKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyLeg: In popular usage, the part of the body from the top of the thigh down to the foot, an... See the entire definition of LegLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverLungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsLymph: The almost colorless fluid that travels through the lymphatic system, carrying cell... See the entire definition of LymphLymph node: One of many small, bean-shaped organs located throughout the lymphatic system.... See the entire definition of Lymph node
Medical history: 1. In clinical medicine, the patient's past and present which may ... See the entire definition of Medical historyNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckNode: Literally a knot, a node is a collection of tissue. For example a lymph node, is a ... See the entire definition of NodeNumb: Numb, or numbness is a loss of the sensation of feeling in an area of the body. Numb... See the entire definition of NumbOperating room: A facility that is equipped for performing surgery. Abbreviated OR. Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainParasite: A plant or an animal organism that lives in or on another and takes its nourishm... See the entire definition of ParasitePeripheral: Situated away from the center, as opposed to centrally located. Peripheral vascular disease: A disease of blood vessels outside the heart. Peripheral vasc... See the entire definition of Peripheral vascular diseasePeritonsillar abscess: A collection of pus behind the tonsils that pushes one of the tonsi... See the entire definition of Peritonsillar abscessPilonidal: Refers to an embedded (ingrown) hair or tuft of hair. Literally, a nest of hair... See the entire definition of PilonidalPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisProteins: Large molecules composed of one or more chains of amino acids in a specific orde... See the entire definition of ProteinsPus: A thick, whitish-yellow fluid that results from the accumulation of white blood cells... See the entire definition of Pus
Rupture: A break or tear in any organ (such as the spleen) or soft tissue (such as the ach... See the entire definition of RuptureSedative: A drug that calms a patient, easing agitation and permitting sleep. Sedatives ge... See the entire definition of SedativeSickle cell disease: A genetic blood disorder caused by the presence of an abnormal form ... See the entire definition of Sickle cell diseaseSkin abscess: A common boil, a collection of pus beneath the skin, which may need to be su... See the entire definition of Skin abscessSore: 1. (adjective) A popular term for painful, such as a sore throat. 2. (... See the entire definition of SoreStaphylococcus: A group of bacteria that cause a multitude of diseases. Under a microscope... See the entire definition of StaphylococcusSteroid: One of a large group of chemical substances classified by a specific carbon struc... See the entire definition of SteroidSubcutaneous: Under the skin. For example, a subcutaneous injection is an injection in whi... See the entire definition of SubcutaneousSubstance: 1. Material with particular features. Sweat: A colorless transparent acidic fluid with a distinctive odor secreted by the small ... See the entire definition of SweatTailbone: Popular name for the coccyx, the small bone at the bottom of the spine made up o... See the entire definition of TailboneTension: 1) The pressure within a vessel, such as blood pressure: the pressure within t... See the entire definition of TensionTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Tonsils: Small masses of lymphoid tissue at the back and on both sides of the throat. Trauma: A physical or emotional injury.
Ulcerative colitis: A bowel disease that is characterized by inflammation with ulcer forma... See the entire definition of Ulcerative colitisVagina: The muscular canal that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body. It is ... See the entire definition of VaginaVascular: Relating to blood vessels. For example, the vascular system in the body includes... See the entire definition of VascularVessel: A tube in the body that carries fluids. Examples of vessels are blood vessels and ... See the entire definition of Vessel
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