Bartholin Cyst Glossary of Terms
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Abdominal: 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 painAbscess: A local accumulation of pus anywhere in the body. The following are some example... See the entire definition of AbscessAcute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteAcute pain: Pain that comes on quickly, can be severe, but lasts a relatively shorter peri... See the entire definition of Acute painAnesthetic: A substance that causes lack of feeling or awareness, dulling pain to permit s... See the entire definition of AnestheticAntibiotic: 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. Bartholin's glands: A pair of glands between the vulva and the vagina that produce lubrica... See the entire definition of Bartholin's glandsCatheter: A thin, flexible tube. Cervix: 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 ChlamydiaCyst: A closed sac or capsule, usually filled with fluid or semisolid material. Cysts: Cysts are abnormal, closed sac-like structures within a tissue that contain a liqui... See the entire definition of Cysts
Diagnosis: 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 DischargeDrain: A device for removing fluid from a cavity or wound. A drain is typically a tube or ... See the entire definition of DrainDuct: A walled passageway, such as a lymph duct, that carries fluid from one place to anot... See the entire definition of DuctEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEscherichia coli: Full term for E. coli, the colon bacillus. Fever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverGenetics: The scientific study of heredity. Genetics pertains to humans and all other orga... See the entire definition of GeneticsGenital: Pertaining to the external and/or internal organs of reproduction. Gland: A group of cells that secrete a substance for use in the body. For example, the thy... See the entire definition of GlandGonorrhea: A bacterial infection that is transmitted by sexual contact. Gonorrhea is one o... See the entire definition of GonorrheaGynecologist: A physician who specializes in treating diseases of the female reproductive ... See the entire definition of GynecologistGynecology: The branch of medicine that is particularly concerned with the health of the f... See the entire definition of GynecologyIncision: A cut through skin or other tissue performed by a health care professional. Indicate: In medicine, to make a treatment or procedure advisable because of a particular ... See the entire definition of Indicate
Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionLabia: Lips, the fleshy folds that surround the opening of the mouth (oral labia) or the v... See the entire definition of LabiaObstetrics: The art and science of managing pregnancy, labor, and the puerperium (the time... See the entire definition of ObstetricsOutpatient: A patient who is not hospitalized, but instead comes to a physician?s office, ... See the entire definition of OutpatientPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyRecurrence: 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 RecurrentSafe sex: Sexual practices that do not involve the exchange of bodily fluids, including bl... See the entire definition of Safe sexSexually transmitted infection: An infection that can be transferred from one person to an... See the entire definition of Sexually transmitted infectionSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySymptomatic: 1 With symptoms, as a symptomatic infection. 2 Characteristic o... See the entire definition of SymptomaticUrinary: Having to do with the function or anatomy of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or ur... See the entire definition of UrinaryVagina: 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 discharge
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