Cat Scratch Disease Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Cat Scratch Disease 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. Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAcinetobacter: (Pronounced AH-sin-neto-bacter). A group of bacteria found in soil, water, ... See the entire definition of AcinetobacterAntibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticAntibody: An immunoglobulin, a specialized immune protein, produced because of the introdu... See the entire definition of AntibodyArms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Aspirate: To suck in. A patient may aspirate for example by accidentally drawing material ... See the entire definition of AspirateAtypical: Unusual, or not fitting a single diagnostic Axillary: Pertaining to the armpit, the cavity beneath the junction of the arm and the bod... See the entire definition of AxillaryBacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) ... See the entire definition of BacteriaBacterium: The singular of bacteria. Blindness: Loss of useful sight. Blindness can be temporary or permanent. Damage to any p... See the entire definition of BlindnessBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of Breathing
Cancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCat scratch disease: A bacterial infection due to a cat scratch seen most often today i... See the entire definition of Cat scratch diseaseCat scratch fever: An infection caused by the Bartonella henslae bacteria. Almost half of ... See the entire definition of Cat scratch feverCDC: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the US agency charged with tracking a... See the entire definition of CDCCenters for Disease Control and Prevention: The US agency charged with tracking and invest... See the entire definition of Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCervical: Having to do with any kind of neck, including the neck on which the head is perc... See the entire definition of CervicalChills: feelings of coldness accompanied by shivering. Chills may develop after exposure t... See the entire definition of ChillsComa: A state of deep, unarousable unconsciousness. A coma may occur as a result of head t... See the entire definition of ComaContrast: Short for "contrast media." Contrast media are X-ray dyes used to provide contra... See the entire definition of ContrastCough: A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs, typically in order to clear the lung airwa... See the entire definition of CoughCuts: Severed skin. Washing a cut or scrape with soap and water and keeping it clean and d... See the entire definition of CutsDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDrain: A device for removing fluid from a cavity or wound. A drain is typically a tube or ... See the entire definition of DrainEar: The hearing organ. There are three sections of the ear, according to the anatomy tex... See the entire definition of EarEncephalopathy: Disease, damage, or malfunction of the brain. In general, encephalopathy i... See the entire definition of Encephalopathy
Endocarditis: an inflammation of one or more of the heart valves and lining tissues of the... See the entire definition of EndocarditisFatigue: A condition characterized by a lessened capacity for work and reduced efficiency ... See the entire definition of FatigueFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverGenetic: Having to do with genes and genetic Gram-negative: Gram-negative bacteria lose the crystal violet stain (and take the color of... See the entire definition of Gram-negativeGroin: The area where the thigh meets the hip. Headache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHepatitis: Inflammation of the liver, irrespective of the cause. Hepatitis is caused by a ... See the entire definition of HepatitisHIV: Acronym for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, the cause of AIDS (acquired immunodefi... See the entire definition of HIVIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenImmune: Protected against infection, usually by the presence of antibodies. Immunocompromised: Having an immune system that has been impaired by disease or medical tr... See the entire definition of ImmunocompromisedImmunoglobulin: A protein produced by plasma cells and lymphocytes and characteristic of t... See the entire definition of ImmunoglobulinIncision: A cut through skin or other tissue performed by a health care professional. Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of Infection
Inguinal: Having to do with the groin. Laboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryLymph: The almost colorless fluid that travels through the lymphatic system, carrying cell... See the entire definition of LymphLymph node: One of many small, bean-shaped organs located throughout the lymphatic system.... See the entire definition of Lymph nodeLymphoma: A tumor of the lymphoid tissue. The major types of lymphoma are Hodgkin's diseas... See the entire definition of LymphomaMicroscopic: So small it cannot be seen without the aid of microscope. As opposed to macro... See the entire definition of MicroscopicNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckNeuralgia: Pain along the course of a nerve. NIH: National Institutes of Health. Node: Literally a knot, a node is a collection of tissue. For example a lymph node, is a ... See the entire definition of NodeOrgan: A relatively independent part of the body that carries out one or more special func... See the entire definition of OrganOsteomyelitis: Inflammation of the bone due to infection, for example, by the bacteria sal... See the entire definition of OsteomyelitisPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPapules: Small solid rounded bumps rising from the skin that are each usually less than 1 ... See the entire definition of PapulesPleomorphic: Many-formed. For example, a pleomorphic tumor would be a growth that is compo... See the entire definition of Pleomorphic
Pneumonia: Inflammation of one or both lungs, with dense areas of lung inflammation. Pneum... See the entire definition of PneumoniaPrognosis: 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 PusRenal: Having to do with the kidney. For example, renal cancer is cancer of the kidneys. Respiratory: Having to do with respiration. Rupture: A break or tear in any organ (such as the spleen) or soft tissue (such as the ach... See the entire definition of RuptureSaliva: a watery secretion in the mouth produced by the salivary glands that aids in the d... See the entire definition of SalivaSensitivity: 1. In psychology, the quality of being sensitive. As, for example, sen... See the entire definition of SensitivitySpecificity: 1. The quality of being specific as, for example, she showed the use o... See the entire definition of SpecificitySuperficial: In anatomy, on the surface or shallow. As opposed to deep. The skin is superf... See the entire definition of SuperficialSuppurate: To form or discharge pus. The adjective is suppurative, as in suppurative arthr... See the entire definition of SuppurateSymptomatic: 1 With symptoms, as a symptomatic infection. 2 Characteristic o... See the entire definition of SymptomaticSymptomatic treatment: Therapy that eases the symptoms without addressing the basic cause ... See the entire definition of Symptomatic treatmentSyndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Tylenol: See: Acetaminophen.
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