Corneal Abrasion Glossary of Terms
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Abrasion: An abrasion or "excoriation" is a wearing away of the upper layer of s... See the entire definition of AbrasionAcetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAnatomy: The study of human or animal form, by observation or examination of the living be... See the entire definition of AnatomyAnesthetic: A substance that causes lack of feeling or awareness, dulling pain to permit s... See the entire definition of AnestheticAntibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticBlurred vision: Lack of sharpness of vision with, as a result, the inability to see fine d... See the entire definition of Blurred visionCornea: The clear front window of the eye, which transmits and focuses light into the eye.... See the entire definition of CorneaCorneal: Pertaining to the cornea, the clear front window of the eye that transmits and fo... See the entire definition of CornealCorneal abrasion: A scratch or scrape on the cornea, the clear front window of the eye tha... See the entire definition of Corneal abrasionCross-section: In anatomy, a transverse cut through a structure or tissue. The opposite is... See the entire definition of Cross-sectionDiagnosis: 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 departmentEpithelial: Relating to the epithelium. Erosion: An erosion is an eating away of a surface. ("Erodere" in Latin means to eat out.)... See the entire definition of ErosionFamily practice: The medical specialty which provides continuing and comprehensive health ... See the entire definition of Family practice
Fingernail: A fingernail is produced by living skin cells in the finger. A fingernail cons... See the entire definition of FingernailGlaucoma: A common eye condition in which the fluid pressure inside the eyes rises becaus... See the entire definition of GlaucomaImmunization: Vaccination. Immunizations work by stimulating the immune system, the natur... See the entire definition of ImmunizationInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationInjure: To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emotional sense. Fr... See the entire definition of InjureInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryIris: The circular, colored curtain of the eye. The opening of the iris forms the pupil. T... See the entire definition of IrisKeratitis: Inflammation of the cornea. Keratitis can occur due to abrasion trauma, infecti... See the entire definition of KeratitisMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveOintment: An oil-based preparation that is applied to the skin. Whereas an ointment has an... See the entire definition of OintmentOphthalmologist: A physician who practices ophthalmology. Ophthalmology: The art and science of eye ?medicine. Orbit: In medicine, the bony cavity in which the eyeball sits.
Pain: 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 PharmacyPhotophobia: Painful oversensitivity to light. For example, photophobia is often seen in m... See the entire definition of PhotophobiaPrognosis: 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 RadiationRecur: To occur again; to return. For example, a symptom, sign, or disease can recur. Recurrent: Appearing or occurring again. For example, a recurrent fever is a fever that ha... See the entire definition of RecurrentScrape: An abrasion or cut caused by something rubbing roughly against the skin. To treat ... See the entire definition of ScrapeSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationSensitivity: 1. In psychology, the quality of being sensitive. As, for example, sen... See the entire definition of SensitivitySpasm: A brief, automatic jerking movement. A muscle spasm can be quite painful, with the ... See the entire definition of SpasmSteroid: One of a large group of chemical substances classified by a specific carbon struc... See the entire definition of SteroidSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTetanus: An often fatal infectious disease that is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tet... See the entire definition of TetanusTrauma: 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 radiationVaccination: Injection of a killed microbe in order to stimulate the immune system against... See the entire definition of Vaccination
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