Chemical Burns Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Chemical Burns article.
Airway: The path that air follows to get into and out of the lungs. The mouth and nose are... See the entire definition of AirwayAntidote: A drug that counteracts a poison. Arms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Blindness: Loss of useful sight. Blindness can be temporary or permanent. Damage to any p... See the entire definition of BlindnessBlood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingBurn treatment: The treatment of burns depends on the depth, area and location of the burn... See the entire definition of Burn treatmentCardiac: Having to do with the heart. Chest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestChest pain: Pain in the chest that can be a result of many things, including angina, heart... See the entire definition of Chest painCough: A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs, typically in order to clear the lung airwa... See the entire definition of CoughDehydration: Excessive loss of body water. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that ca... See the entire definition of DehydrationDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessDrain: A device for removing fluid from a cavity or wound. A drain is typically a tube or ... See the entire definition of Drain
Emergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentHeadache: 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 HeartHeart rate: The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually per minute. The heart rate ... See the entire definition of Heart rateIndication: 1. In medicine, a condition which makes a particular treatment or proce... See the entire definition of IndicationInfection: 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 InjuryLow blood pressure: Any blood pressure that is below the normal expected for an individua... See the entire definition of Low blood pressureMembrane: 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 MucousMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNail: In medicine, there are two types of nails. One is just a plain old metal nail used t... See the entire definition of NailNail care: Care of the fingernails and toenails. Many nail problems are due to poor nail c... See the entire definition of Nail careOutpatient: 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 Pain
Prognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisShortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness ... See the entire definition of Shortness of breathSodium: The major positive ion (cation) in the fluid surrounding cells in the body. The ch... See the entire definition of SodiumSubstance: 1. Material with particular features. Toxicity: The degree to which a substance (a toxin or poison) can harm humans or animals. ... See the entire definition of ToxicityTwitching: : Involuntary contractions of groups of muscle fibers. Also known as fasciculat... See the entire definition of TwitchingVentilation: The exchange of air between the lungs and the atmosphere so that oxygen can ... See the entire definition of Ventilation
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