Bacterial Vaginosis Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Bacterial Vaginosis article.
Abnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Antibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticBacteria: 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. Bacterial vaginosis: A vaginal condition characterized by an abnormal vaginal discharge du... See the entire definition of Bacterial vaginosisCandidiasis: Disease caused by the yeast Candida albicans. Candida albicans can cause vagi... See the entire definition of CandidiasisCell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellCervix: The cervix is the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb). The uterus, a hollow, ... See the entire definition of CervixChlamydia: The agent of a sexually transmitted disease, a type of bacteria found in the ce... See the entire definition of ChlamydiaDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDischarge: 1.The flow of fluid from part of the body, such as from the nose or vag... See the entire definition of DischargeDouching: Using water or a medicated solution to clean the vagina and cervix or any other ... See the entire definition of DouchingDyspareunia: Pain during sexual intercourse. There are many causes of dyspareunia, includi... See the entire definition of DyspareuniaGonorrhea: A bacterial infection that is transmitted by sexual contact. Gonorrhea is one o... See the entire definition of GonorrheaHIV: Acronym for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, the cause of AIDS (acquired immunodefi... See the entire definition of HIV
Incidence: The frequency with which something, such as a disease or trait, appears in a pa... See the entire definition of IncidenceInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionLabor: Childbirth, the process of delivering a baby and the placenta, membranes, and umbil... See the entire definition of LaborMedical history: 1. In clinical medicine, the patient's past and present which may ... See the entire definition of Medical historyMicroscope: An optical instrument that augments the power of the eye to see small objects.... See the entire definition of MicroscopePelvic: 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. Potassium: The major positive ion (cation) found inside cells. The chemical notation for p... See the entire definition of PotassiumPregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyPregnant: The state of carrying a developing fetus within the body. Premature birth: A birth that takes place before 37 weeks of gestation have passed. Histor... See the entire definition of Premature birthPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisRecur: To occur again; to return. For example, a symptom, sign, or disease can recur. Recurrence: The return of a sign, symptom, or disease after a remission. The reappearance ... See the entire definition of RecurrenceRecurrent: Appearing or occurring again. For example, a recurrent fever is a fever that ha... See the entire definition of Recurrent
Remedy: Something that consistently helps treat or cure a disease. Rule out: Term used in medicine, meaning to eliminate or exclude something from considera... See the entire definition of Rule outSexually transmitted infection: An infection that can be transferred from one person to an... See the entire definition of Sexually transmitted infectionSymptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomTobacco: A South American herb (Nicotiana tabacum) whose leaves contain 2 to 8 percent nic... See the entire definition of TobaccoTrichomonas: A single-celled protozoan parasite best known in medicine because one species... See the entire definition of TrichomonasUterus: A hollow, pear-shaped organ that is located in a woman's lower abdomen, between th... See the entire definition of UterusVagina: The muscular canal that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body. It is ... See the entire definition of VaginaVaginal discharge: Vaginal discharge is a fluid produced by glands in the vaginal wall and... See the entire definition of Vaginal dischargeVaginitis: Inflammation of the vagina. The vagina is the muscular canal extending from th... See the entire definition of VaginitisYeast vaginitis: Infection of the vagina by a fungus known as Candida, characteristically ... See the entire definition of Yeast vaginitis
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