Chlamydia Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Chlamydia 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 painAcquired: Not inherited, or present at birth (congenital), but developing after birth. For... See the entire definition of AcquiredAntibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticArthritis: Inflammation of a joint. When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, w... See the entire definition of ArthritisBacteria: 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. Bacterium: The singular of bacteria. Chlamydia: The agent of a sexually transmitted disease, a type of bacteria found in the ce... See the entire definition of ChlamydiaChlamydia trachomatis: A bacterium that causes a disease called trachoma that results in b... See the entire definition of Chlamydia trachomatisChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicClamydia: A common misspelling of Chlamydia. 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 DischargeDoxycycline: Brand name: Vibramycin. A synthetic broad-spectrum antibiotic derived from te... See the entire definition of Doxycycline
Duct: 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 departmentFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverGonorrhea: A bacterial infection that is transmitted by sexual contact. Gonorrhea is one o... See the entire definition of GonorrheaImmunity: The condition of being immune. Immunity can be innate'for example, humans are in... See the entire definition of ImmunityIndicate: In medicine, to make a treatment or procedure advisable because of a particular ... See the entire definition of IndicateIndication: 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 InfectionInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverLiver disease: Liver disease refers to any disorder of the liver. The liver is a large org... See the entire definition of Liver diseaseMenstrual: Pertaining to menstruation (the menses), as in last menstrual period, menstrua... See the entire definition of MenstrualMicroscope: An optical instrument that augments the power of the eye to see small objects.... See the entire definition of MicroscopeMPH: Master of public health, a degree designating successful training in analyzing past, ... See the entire definition of MPH
Ovary: The female gonad, one of a pair of reproductive glands in women. The ovaries are lo... See the entire definition of OvaryPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPainful urination: See: Dysuria. Pelvic: Having to do with the pelvis, the lower part of the abdomen, located between the h... See the entire definition of PelvicPelvic pain: : Pain perceived in the area of the pelvis, the lower part of the abdomen loc... See the entire definition of Pelvic painPenis: The external male sex organ. The penis contains two chambers, the corpora cavernosa... See the entire definition of PenisPneumonia: 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 PusReactive arthritis: A chronic form of arthritis featuring the following three conditions: ... See the entire definition of Reactive arthritisReiter syndrome: A chronic form of inflammatory arthritis wherein the following three cond... See the entire definition of Reiter syndromeSexually transmitted disease: Any disease transmitted by sexual contact; caused by microo... See the entire definition of Sexually transmitted diseaseSTD: Sexually transmitted disease. Syndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Testicles: The testicles (also called testes or gonads) are the male sex glands. They are ... See the entire definition of Testicles
Trichomonas: A single-celled protozoan parasite best known in medicine because one species... See the entire definition of TrichomonasTubes: The "tubes" are medically known as the Fallopian tubes. There are two Fallopian tub... See the entire definition of TubesUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineVagina: 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 dischargeWomb: The womb (uterus) is a hollow, pear-shaped organ located in a woman's lower abdomen ... See the entire definition of Womb
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