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Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAcquired: Not inherited, or present at birth (congenital), but developing after birth. For... See the entire definition of AcquiredAcyclovir: (Brand name: Zovirax) One of a group of antiviral drugs that acts against the... See the entire definition of AcyclovirAmino acid: One of the20 building blocks from which proteins are assembled. Isoleucine, le... See the entire definition of Amino acidAntiviral: An agent that kills a virus or that suppresses its ability to replicate and, he... See the entire definition of AntiviralBlindness: Loss of useful sight. Blindness can be temporary or permanent. Damage to any p... See the entire definition of BlindnessBlister: A collection of fluid underneath the top layer of skin (epidermis). There are man... See the entire definition of BlisterBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainChemotherapy: 1. In the original sense, a chemical that binds to and specifically k... See the entire definition of ChemotherapyCold sore: A small sore located on the face or in the mouth that causes pain, burning, or ... See the entire definition of Cold soreComplication: In medicine, an unanticipated problem that arises following, and is a result... See the entire definition of ComplicationCure: 1. To heal, to make well, to restore to good health. 2. A time withou... See the entire definition of CureDehydration: 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 DiagnosisDiarrhea: A common condition that involves unusually frequent and liquid bowel movements. ... See the entire definition of DiarrheaDNA: Deoxyribonucleic acid. One of two types of molecules that encode genetic information... See the entire definition of DNAErythema: Redness of the skin that results from capillary congestion. Erythema can occur w... See the entire definition of ErythemaErythema nodosum: An inflammatory reaction that occurs deep in the skin and is characteriz... See the entire definition of Erythema nodosumFDA: Food and Drug Administration. Fever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFlu: Short for influenza. The flu is caused by viruses that infect the respiratory tract w... See the entire definition of FluFood and Drug Administration: An agency within the US Public Health Service that provides ... See the entire definition of Food and Drug AdministrationGanglion: The celebrated 2nd century Greek physician Galen ((c. 130-201 A.D.) who lived a... See the entire definition of GanglionGenital: Pertaining to the external and/or internal organs of reproduction. Genital herpes: An infection by human herpes virus that is transmitted through intimate co... See the entire definition of Genital herpesHeadache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHerpes: A family of viruses. Herpes also refers to infection with one of the human herpesv... See the entire definition of HerpesIbuprofen: 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. Immune system: A complex system that is responsible for distinguishing a person from every... See the entire definition of Immune systemInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionItching: An uncomfortable sensation in the skin that feels as if something is crawling on ... See the entire definition of ItchingLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryLesion: An area of abnormal tissue change. Lesions vary in severity from harmless to serio... See the entire definition of LesionLips: Aside from the lips of the mouth, there are two pairs of lips at the entrance to the... See the entire definition of LipsLysine: An amino acid, one of the 20 building blocks of protein. A dietary essential amino... See the entire definition of LysineMenstruation: The periodic blood that flows as a discharge from the uterus. Also called me... See the entire definition of MenstruationMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthNail: In medicine, there are two types of nails. One is just a plain old metal nail used t... See the entire definition of NailNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveNose: The external midline projection from the face. The purpose of the nose is to warm, c... See the entire definition of NoseNursing: 1) Profession concerned with the provision of services essential to the maintena... See the entire definition of NursingOcular: Having to do with the eye. Onset: In medicine, the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness as, for ex... See the entire definition of OnsetPain: 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 PharmacyPregnant: The state of carrying a developing fetus within the body. Prescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of PrescriptionPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisRadiation: 1. Rays of energy. Gamma rays and X-rays are two of the types of energy ... See the entire definition of RadiationRash: Breaking out (eruption) of the skin. A rash can be caused by an underlying medical c... See the entire definition of RashRecur: To occur again; to return. For example, a symptom, sign, or disease can recur. Recurrence: The return of a sign, symptom, or disease after a remission. The reappearance ... See the entire definition of RecurrenceRecurrent: Appearing or occurring again. For example, a recurrent fever is a fever that ha... See the entire definition of RecurrentRemedy: Something that consistently helps treat or cure a disease. Replication: A turning back, repetition, duplication, reproduction. Saliva: a watery secretion in the mouth produced by the salivary glands that aids in the d... See the entire definition of SalivaSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationSore: 1. (adjective) A popular term for painful, such as a sore throat. 2. (... See the entire definition of SoreStage: As regards cancer, the extent of a cancer, especially whether the disease has spre... See the entire definition of StageStress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressSunburn: Sunburn is an inflammation of the skin that develops in response to exposure to u... See the entire definition of SunburnSunscreen: A substance that blocks the effect of the sun's harmful rays. Using lotions tha... See the entire definition of SunscreenSymptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomSymptomatic: 1 With symptoms, as a symptomatic infection. 2 Characteristic o... See the entire definition of SymptomaticTopical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Tylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Ultraviolet radiation: Invisible rays that are part of the energy that comes from the su... See the entire definition of Ultraviolet radiationViral: Of or pertaining to a virus. For example, if a person has a viral rash, the rash wa... See the entire definition of ViralVirus: A microorganism that is smaller than a bacterium that cannot grow or reproduce apar... See the entire definition of VirusVitamin E: Alpha-tocopherol, an antioxidant vitamin which binds oxygen free radicals that ... See the entire definition of Vitamin EZovirax: Brand name of Acyclovir.
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