Battery Ingestion Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Battery Ingestion article.
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 painAbnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Airway: The path that air follows to get into and out of the lungs. The mouth and nose are... See the entire definition of AirwayAllergy: A misguided reaction to foreign substances by the immune system, the body system ... See the entire definition of AllergyBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCadmium: A metallic element whose salts are toxic and cause cancer. Cell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDigestive system: The system of organs responsible for getting food into and out of the bo... See the entire definition of Digestive systemEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEndoscope: A lighted optical instrument that is used to get a deep look inside the body. A... See the entire definition of EndoscopeEndoscopy: Examination of the inside of the body by using a lighted, flexible instrument c... See the entire definition of EndoscopyEsophagus: The tube that connects the pharynx (throat) with the stomach. The esophagus lie... See the entire definition of EsophagusFiber: The parts of fruits and vegetables that cannot be digested. Fiber is of vital impor... See the entire definition of FiberHearing aid: An instrument to help in hearing. There are four common styles of hearing aid... See the entire definition of Hearing aidInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryIpecac: A naturally occurring substance with multiple properties including the ability to ... See the entire definition of IpecacLethargy: Abnormal drowsiness, stupor. Lithium: A naturally occurring salt that, in purified form, is used to treat certain psych... See the entire definition of LithiumMedical history: 1. In clinical medicine, the patient's past and present which may ... See the entire definition of Medical historyMercury poisoning: The metallic element mercury is poisonous to humans. Mercury poisoning ... See the entire definition of Mercury poisoningMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthNickel: A silver-white metallic element. Long-term exposure to nickel, such as from jewelr... See the entire definition of NickelOptic: Having to do with vision. Pain: 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 PoisonPoisoning: Taking a substance that is injurious to health or can cause death. Poisoning i... See the entire definition of PoisoningPotassium: The major positive ion (cation) found inside cells. The chemical notation for p... See the entire definition of PotassiumPrognosis: 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 RashSodium: The major positive ion (cation) in the fluid surrounding cells in the body. The ch... See the entire definition of SodiumStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachStool: The solid matter that is discharged in a bowel movement. Strain: 1. An injury to a tendon or muscle resulting from overuse or trauma. 2. A heredita... See the entire definition of StrainSurgery: 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 SymptomaticTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Urine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineX-ray: High-energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light. X-ray is used... See the entire definition of X-rayZinc: A mineral that is essential to the body and is a constituent of many enzymes that pe... See the entire definition of Zinc
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