Cold Hands and Feet Glossary of Terms
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Abnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Amputation: Removal of part or all of a body part that is enclosed by skin. Amputation can... See the entire definition of AmputationArms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Aspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinBacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) ... See the entire definition of BacteriaBlister: A collection of fluid underneath the top layer of skin (epidermis). There are man... See the entire definition of BlisterBone scan: A nuclear medicine technique for creating images of bones on a computer screen ... See the entire definition of Bone scanBumps: The raised area of a bump or bruise results from blood leaking from these injured b... See the entire definition of BumpsCirculation: In medicine, the movement of fluid through the body in a regular or circuitou... See the entire definition of CirculationCold injury: An injury caused by exposure to extreme cold that can lead to loss of body pa... See the entire definition of Cold injuryCryoglobulin: An abnormal blood protein that has the unusual properties of precipitating f... See the entire definition of CryoglobulinCryoglobulinemia: The presence in blood of abnormal proteins called cryoglobulins that hav... See the entire definition of CryoglobulinemiaDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisEmergency 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 Fever
Frostbite: Damage to tissues from freezing due to the formation of ice crystals within cel... See the entire definition of FrostbiteHives: A raised, itchy area of skin that may be a sign of an allergic reaction. It can be ... See the entire definition of HivesHypothermia: Abnormally low body temperature. Someone who falls asleep in a cold temperatu... See the entire definition of HypothermiaIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenInfection: 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 InjuryItching: An uncomfortable sensation in the skin that feels as if something is crawling on ... See the entire definition of ItchingKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyNose: The external midline projection from the face. The purpose of the nose is to warm, c... See the entire definition of NoseNutrition: 1) The science or practice of taking in and utilizing foods. 2) A nourishing ... See the entire definition of NutritionPain: 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 PharmacyPlasmapheresis: A procedure in which whole blood is taken from a person and separated into... See the entire definition of PlasmapheresisPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisProteins: Large molecules composed of one or more chains of amino acids in a specific orde... See the entire definition of Proteins
Pus: A thick, whitish-yellow fluid that results from the accumulation of white blood cells... See the entire definition of PusRash: Breaking out (eruption) of the skin. A rash can be caused by an underlying medical c... See the entire definition of RashRaynaud's phenomenon: A condition resulting in discoloration of fingers and/or toes when a... See the entire definition of Raynaud's phenomenonScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanSensitivity: 1. In psychology, the quality of being sensitive. As, for example, sen... See the entire definition of SensitivitySkin color: The color of skin which is complexly determined. Skin color depends on many fa... See the entire definition of Skin colorStroke: The sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage of blood... See the entire definition of StrokeSuperficial: In anatomy, on the surface or shallow. As opposed to deep. The skin is superf... See the entire definition of SuperficialSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySweating: The act of secreting fluid from the skin by the sweat (sudoriferous) glands. The... See the entire definition of SweatingSyndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Urticaria: Another name for the hives. Raised, itchy areas of skin that are usually a sign... See the entire definition of Urticaria
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