Diphtheria Glossary of Terms
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Airway: The path that air follows to get into and out of the lungs. The mouth and nose are... See the entire definition of AirwayAirway obstruction: Partial or complete blockage of the breathing passages to the lungs. C... See the entire definition of Airway obstructionAntitoxin: An antibody capable of destroying microorganisms including viruses and bacteri... See the entire definition of AntitoxinAsymptomatic: Without symptoms. For example, an asymptomatic infection is an infection wit... See the entire definition of AsymptomaticBacillus: A large family of bacteria that are rod-like in shape. They include the bacteria... See the entire definition of BacillusBacteremia: The presence of live bacteria in the bloodstream. Bacteremia is analogous to ... See the entire definition of BacteremiaBacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) ... See the entire definition of BacteriaBacterium: The singular of bacteria. Breathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCardiac: Having to do with the heart. CDC: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the US agency charged with tracking a... See the entire definition of CDCCenters for Disease Control and Prevention: The US agency charged with tracking and invest... See the entire definition of Centers for Disease Control and PreventionChest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestChest pain: Pain in the chest that can be a result of many things, including angina, heart... See the entire definition of Chest painCough: A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs, typically in order to clear the lung airwa... See the entire definition of Cough
Cutaneous: Related to the skin. Diagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDiphtheria: An acute infectious upper respiratory tract disease that affects the throat. I... See the entire definition of DiphtheriaDischarge: 1.The flow of fluid from part of the body, such as from the nose or vag... See the entire definition of DischargeDTaP: Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis vaccine. ECG: Electrocardiogram. Electrocardiogram: A recording of the electrical activity of the heart. Abbreviated ECG an... See the entire definition of ElectrocardiogramEndemic: Present in a community at all times but in relatively low frequency. Something t... See the entire definition of EndemicErythromycin: Erythromycin is a common antibiotic for treating bacterial infection. Sold... See the entire definition of ErythromycinFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverGram-positive: Gram-positive bacteria retain the color of the crystal violet stain in the ... See the entire definition of Gram-positiveHeadache: 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 HeartHippocrates: (c.460-377BC) Great Greek physician on the Mediterranean island of Cos, who f... See the entire definition of HippocratesHoarseness: Hoarseness is a term referring to abnormal voice changes. Hoarseness may be ma... See the entire definition of Hoarseness
Immune: 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 systemImmunity: The condition of being immune. Immunity can be innate'for example, humans are in... See the entire definition of ImmunityImmunization: Vaccination. Immunizations work by stimulating the immune system, the natur... See the entire definition of ImmunizationIncidence: The frequency with which something, such as a disease or trait, appears in a pa... See the entire definition of IncidenceInfection: 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 InjuryInsertion: A chromosome abnormality that is due to insertion of a segment from one chromos... See the entire definition of InsertionIsolate: A group in which mating is always between members of the group. For example, the ... See the entire definition of IsolateLarynx: A tube-shaped organ in the neck that contains the vocal cords. The larynx is about... See the entire definition of LarynxLesion: An area of abnormal tissue change. Lesions vary in severity from harmless to serio... See the entire definition of LesionLymph: The almost colorless fluid that travels through the lymphatic system, carrying cell... See the entire definition of LymphLymphatic: Pertaining to a small, thin channel that is similar to a blood vessel and that ... See the entire definition of LymphaticMalaise: A vague feeling of discomfort, one that cannot be pinned down but is often sensed... See the entire definition of Malaise
Membrane: A very thin layer of tissue that covers a 'surface. Muscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleMyocarditis: Inflammation of the myocardium, the heart muscle. Nasal: Having to do with the nose. Nasopharynx: The area of the upper throat that lies behind the nose. In contrast to the or... See the entire definition of NasopharynxNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckNerve: 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 NoseObstruction: Blockage of a passageway. See, for example: Airway obstruction; Intestinal o... See the entire definition of ObstructionOrgan: A relatively independent part of the body that carries out one or more special func... See the entire definition of OrganOutpatient: A patient who is not hospitalized, but instead comes to a physician?s office, ... See the entire definition of OutpatientPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPenicillin: The most famous of all antibiotics, named for the fungal mold Penicillium n... See the entire definition of PenicillinPertussis: Whooping cough, a communicable, potentially deadly illness characterized by fi... See the entire definition of PertussisPharynx: The hollow tube that is about 5 inches long and starts behind the nose and ends a... See the entire definition of Pharynx
Prognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisPus: A thick, whitish-yellow fluid that results from the accumulation of white blood cells... See the entire definition of PusRespiratory: Having to do with respiration. Sequelae: See: Sequela. Sore: 1. (adjective) A popular term for painful, such as a sore throat. 2. (... See the entire definition of SoreSore throat: Pain in the throat. Sore throat may be caused by many different causes, inclu... See the entire definition of Sore throatSubstance: 1. Material with particular features. Supportive care: Treatment given to prevent, control, or relieve complications and side ef... See the entire definition of Supportive careSystemic: Affecting the entire body. A systemic disease such as diabetes can affect the wh... See the entire definition of SystemicTetanus: An often fatal infectious disease that is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tet... See the entire definition of TetanusThroat: The throat is the anterior (front) portion of the neck beginning at the back of th... See the entire definition of ThroatTonsils: Small masses of lymphoid tissue at the back and on both sides of the throat. Toxin: A poison produced by certain animals, plants, or bacteria. Trachea: A tube-like portion of the respiratory tract that connects the larynx with the br... See the entire definition of TracheaUlcer: A lesion that is eroding away the skin or mucous membrane. Ulcers can have various ... See the entire definition of Ulcer
Upper respiratory infection: An infection of the upper part of the respiratory system whic... See the entire definition of Upper respiratory infectionVaccination: Injection of a killed microbe in order to stimulate the immune system against... See the entire definition of VaccinationViral: Of or pertaining to a virus. For example, if a person has a viral rash, the rash wa... See the entire definition of Viral
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