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Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicDebride: To remove dead, contaminated, or adherent tissue and/or foreign material. To debr... See the entire definition of DebrideDebridement: The act of debriding (removing dead, contaminated or adherent tissue or forei... See the entire definition of DebridementDiabetes: 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 DiagnosisDog Bite: A bite wound inflicted by a dog. Approximately 880,000 dog bite victims seek eme... See the entire definition of Dog BiteEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentErythromycin: Erythromycin is a common antibiotic for treating bacterial infection. Sold... See the entire definition of ErythromycinFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverHydrogen: The most plentiful element in the universe and one present in all organic compou... See the entire definition of HydrogenIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryLeg: In popular usage, the part of the body from the top of the thigh down to the foot, an... See the entire definition of Leg
Macerate: To soften tissues after death by soaking and by enzymatic digestion, as occurs w... See the entire definition of MacerateNerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NervePain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPoison: Any substance that can cause severe organ damage or death if ingested, breathed in... See the entire definition of PoisonPoison control center: A special information center set up to inform people about how to r... See the entire definition of Poison Control CenterPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisPus: A thick, whitish-yellow fluid that results from the accumulation of white blood cells... See the entire definition of PusRabies: A potentially fatal viral infection that attacks the central nervous system. Rabie... See the entire definition of RabiesSaline: Relating to salt. As an adjective, "saline" means "salty, containing salt." As a n... See the entire definition of SalineSuture: 1. A type of joint between the bones of the skull where the bones are held ... See the entire definition of SutureSyringe: A medical device that is used to inject fluid into, or withdraw fluid from, the b... See the entire definition of SyringeTear: A drop of the salty secretion of the lacrimal glands which serves to moisten the con... See the entire definition of TearTetanus: An often fatal infectious disease that is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tet... See the entire definition of TetanusTylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Vaccination: Injection of a killed microbe in order to stimulate the immune system against... See the entire definition of Vaccination
Vessel: A tube in the body that carries fluids. Examples of vessels are blood vessels and ... See the entire definition of VesselX-ray: High-energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light. X-ray is used... See the entire definition of X-ray
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