Cyanide Poisoning Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Cyanide Poisoning article.
Absorb: 1. To take something in, as through the skin or the intestine. Acute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteAmerican Academy of Pediatrics: AAP. Its member pediatricians "dedicate their efforts and ... See the entire definition of American Academy of PediatricsAntidote: A drug that counteracts a poison. Brain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCarbon monoxide poisoning: A potentially deadly condition caused by breathing carbon monox... See the entire definition of Carbon monoxide poisoningChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicComa: A state of deep, unarousable unconsciousness. A coma may occur as a result of head t... See the entire definition of ComaCPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Cry for help: An expression of suicidal intent in the hope of receiving help and being res... See the entire definition of Cry for helpCyanide: Poisoning with cyanide, a rapidly acting, potentially deadly chemical that can ex... See the entire definition of CyanideDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of Dizziness
Emergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEssential: In medicine, of unknown cause, as in essential hypertension (high blood pressur... See the entire definition of EssentialFDA: Food and Drug Administration. Headache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHyperbaric: Pertaining to gas pressures greater than 1 atmosphere* of pressure. Also perta... See the entire definition of HyperbaricInternal medicine: The medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and medical treatment ... See the entire definition of Internal medicineIpecac: A naturally occurring substance with multiple properties including the ability to ... See the entire definition of IpecacLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryLungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMPH: Master of public health, a degree designating successful training in analyzing past, ... See the entire definition of MPHNail: In medicine, there are two types of nails. One is just a plain old metal nail used t... See the entire definition of NailNeurological: Having to do with the nerves or the nervous system as, for example, a neurol... See the entire definition of NeurologicalNeurologist: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of th... See the entire definition of Neurologist
Onset: In medicine, the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness as, for ex... See the entire definition of OnsetOxygen: The odorless gas that is present in the air and necessary to maintain life. Oxygen... See the entire definition of OxygenPediatrics: The field of medicine that is concerned with the health of infants, children, ... See the entire definition of PediatricsPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPoison: Any substance that can cause severe organ damage or death if ingested, breathed in... See the entire definition of PoisonPoison control center: A special information center set up to inform people about how to r... See the entire definition of Poison Control CenterPoisoning: Taking a substance that is injurious to health or can cause death. Poisoning i... See the entire definition of PoisoningPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisPsychiatric: Pertaining to or within the purview of psychiatry, the medical specialty conc... See the entire definition of PsychiatricResuscitation: The procedure of restoring to life, as in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CP... See the entire definition of ResuscitationSeizure: Uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain, which may produce a physical conv... See the entire definition of SeizureShortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness ... See the entire definition of Shortness of breathStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachSubstance: 1. Material with particular features. Substance abuse: The excessive use of a substance, especially alcohol or a drug. (There is... See the entire definition of Substance abuse
Suicidal: Pertaining to suicide. the taking of ones own life. As in a suicidal gesture, su... See the entire definition of SuicidalSuicide prevention: Diminishing the risk of suicide. It may not be possible to eliminate e... See the entire definition of Suicide preventionSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Toxicity: The degree to which a substance (a toxin or poison) can harm humans or animals. ... See the entire definition of ToxicityToxin: A poison produced by certain animals, plants, or bacteria. Unconscious: 1. Interruption of awareness of oneself and one's surroundings, lack ... See the entire definition of UnconsciousVital: Necessary to maintain life. For example, breathing is a vital function.
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