Corneal Ulcer Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Corneal Ulcer article.
Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAntibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticBacteria: 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. Bell's palsy: Paralysis of the nerve that supplies the facial muscles on one side of the f... See the entire definition of Bell's palsyBlind: 1. Unable to see. Without part or all of the sense of sight. Blindness: Loss of useful sight. Blindness can be temporary or permanent. Damage to any p... See the entire definition of BlindnessChickenpox: A highly infectious viral disease also known medically as varicella -- in many... See the entire definition of ChickenpoxCornea: 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 transplant: Replacement of a portion of the clear window on the front of the eye (... See the entire definition of Corneal transplantDischarge: 1.The flow of fluid from part of the body, such as from the nose or vag... See the entire definition of DischargeEyelid: The lid or cover of the eye, a movable fold of skin and muscle that can be closed ... See the entire definition of EyelidFamily practice: The medical specialty which provides continuing and comprehensive health ... See the entire definition of Family practiceFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of Fever
Fungal: Pertaining to a fungus. For example, a fungal skin infection. Glaucoma: A common eye condition in which the fluid pressure inside the eyes rises becaus... See the entire definition of GlaucomaHerpes: 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 IbuprofenInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInjure: To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emotional sense. Fr... See the entire definition of InjureIris: 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 KeratitisLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryLens: The transparent structure inside the eye that focuses light rays onto the retina. Microscope: An optical instrument that augments the power of the eye to see small objects.... See the entire definition of MicroscopeMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthOphthalmologist: A physician who practices ophthalmology. Ophthalmology: The art and science of eye ?medicine. Oxygen: The odorless gas that is present in the air and necessary to maintain life. Oxygen... See the entire definition of Oxygen
Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPalsy: Paralysis, generally partial, whereby a local body area is incapable of voluntary m... See the entire definition of PalsyPharmacy: 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 PupilPus: A thick, whitish-yellow fluid that results from the accumulation of white blood cells... See the entire definition of PusRed eye: Also called conjunctivitis. Redness or irritation of the conjunctivae, the membra... See the entire definition of Red eyeSaliva: a watery secretion in the mouth produced by the salivary glands that aids in the d... See the entire definition of SalivaScrape: 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 SensationShingles: An acute infection caused by the herpes zoster virus, the same virus as causes ... See the entire definition of ShinglesSleep: The body's rest cycle. Sore: 1. (adjective) A popular term for painful, such as a sore throat. 2. (... See the entire definition of SoreSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTransplant: The grafting of a tissue from one place to another, just as in botany a bu... See the entire definition of TransplantTrauma: A physical or emotional injury.
Tylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Ulcer: A lesion that is eroding away the skin or mucous membrane. Ulcers can have various ... See the entire definition of UlcerUlceration: The process or fact of being eroded away, as by an ulcer. Viral: 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 VirusViruses: Small living particles that can infect cells and change how the cells function. I... See the entire definition of Viruses
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