Corneal Flash Burns Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Corneal Flash Burns article.
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 AcetaminophenActinic: Referring to the ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight and UV lamps. Sunburn is an ... See the entire definition of ActinicAnesthetic: 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 AntibioticBlindness: Loss of useful sight. Blindness can be temporary or permanent. Damage to any p... See the entire definition of BlindnessBlurred 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 abrasionDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDilate: To stretch or enlarge. Also known as dilatate. Emergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentFamily practice: The medical specialty which provides continuing and comprehensive health ... See the entire definition of Family practiceIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of Ibuprofen
Indicate: In medicine, to make a treatment or procedure advisable because of a particular ... See the entire definition of IndicateInfection: 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 InflammationInjury: 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 KeratitisMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleOintment: 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. 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 PharmacyPupil: The opening of the iris. The pupil may appear to open (dilate) and close (constrict... See the entire definition of PupilRadiation: 1. Rays of energy. Gamma rays and X-rays are two of the types of energy ... See the entire definition of RadiationRetina: The retina is the nerve layer that lines the back of the eye, senses light, and c... See the entire definition of Retina
Sensation: 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 SensitivitySodium: The major positive ion (cation) in the fluid surrounding cells in the body. The ch... See the entire definition of SodiumSteroid: One of a large group of chemical substances classified by a specific carbon struc... See the entire definition of SteroidSunburn: Sunburn is an inflammation of the skin that develops in response to exposure to u... See the entire definition of SunburnSuperficial: 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 SurgeryTopical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalTylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Ulcer: A lesion that is eroding away the skin or mucous membrane. Ulcers can have various ... See the entire definition of UlcerUltraviolet A: One of the three types of invisible light rays (together with ultraviolet ... See the entire definition of Ultraviolet AUltraviolet B: One of the three types of invisible light rays (together with ultraviolet ... See the entire definition of Ultraviolet BUltraviolet radiation: Invisible rays that are part of the energy that comes from the su... See the entire definition of Ultraviolet radiation
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