Black Eye Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Black Eye article.
Angioedema: Like hives but affects deeper skin layer. Basilar: Located at or near the base of a structure, especially the base of the skull. Bee sting: An area of skin affected by piercing from the stinger of a bee. A bee sting can... See the entire definition of Bee stingBlack eye: Bruising of the eyelid and/or the area around the eye as a result of trauma to ... See the entire definition of Black eyeBlood in the eye: Medically known as a subconjunctival hemorrhage. A very common cause of ... See the entire definition of Blood in the eyeBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainBruise: Injury of the soft tissues that results in breakage of the local capillaries and l... See the entire definition of BruiseCardiologist: A physician who specializes in treating heart disorders. Cellulitis: A spreading bacterial infection underneath the skin surface characterized by r... See the entire definition of CellulitisCold injury: An injury caused by exposure to extreme cold that can lead to loss of body pa... See the entire definition of Cold injuryContusion: Another name for a bruise. What is a bruise ? A bruise, or contusion, is caused... See the entire definition of ContusionCT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanCuts: Severed skin. Washing a cut or scrape with soap and water and keeping it clean and d... See the entire definition of CutsDizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessEcchymosis: Nonraised skin discoloration caused by the escape of blood into the tissues fr... See the entire definition of EcchymosisEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentENT: 1. Abbreviation for ears, nose and throat. A field of medicine also called ot... See the entire definition of ENTFacelift: A surgical procedure that is designed to make the face appear younger by pulling... See the entire definition of FaceliftFracture: A break in bone or cartilage. Although usually a result of trauma, a fracture ca... See the entire definition of FractureHead injury: Damage to any of the structures of the head as a result of trauma. While the ... See the entire definition of Head injuryHeadache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHemophilia: An inherited disorder in which the ability of blood to clot normally is impair... See the entire definition of HemophiliaInfection: 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 InjuryJaw: The movable junction of the bones below the mouth (the mandible) and the bone just ab... See the entire definition of JawLethargy: Abnormal drowsiness, stupor. Membrane: A very thin layer of tissue that covers a 'surface. Mucous: Pertaining to mucus, a thick fluid produced by the lining of some tissues of the b... See the entire definition of MucousNasal: Having to do with the nose. Nausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNeurosurgeon: A physician who specializes in surgery on the brain and other parts of the n... See the entire definition of NeurosurgeonNose: The external midline projection from the face. The purpose of the nose is to warm, c... See the entire definition of NoseOphthalmologist: A physician who practices ophthalmology. Ophthalmology: The art and science of eye ?medicine. Orbit: In medicine, the bony cavity in which the eyeball sits. Pain: 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 PharmacyPlastic surgeon: A surgeon who specializes in reducing scarring or disfigurement that may ... See the entire definition of Plastic surgeonPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanSkull: The skull is a collection of bones which encase the brain and give form to the hea... See the entire definition of SkullSurgeon: A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity via operative or manual meth... See the entire definition of SurgeonSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryThroat: The throat is the anterior (front) portion of the neck beginning at the back of th... See the entire definition of ThroatWarfarin: An anticoagulant drug (brand names: Coumarin, Panwarfin, Sofarin) taken to prev... See the entire definition of WarfarinX-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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