Fifth Disease Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Fifth Disease article.
Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAcquired: Not inherited, or present at birth (congenital), but developing after birth. For... See the entire definition of AcquiredArms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Aspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCheek: The side of the face, which forms the side wall of the mouth. The cheekbone is part... See the entire definition of CheekChemotherapy: 1. In the original sense, a chemical that binds to and specifically k... See the entire definition of ChemotherapyCongestion: An abnormal or excessive accumulation of a body fluid. The term is used broadl... See the entire definition of CongestionDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDNA: Deoxyribonucleic acid. One of two types of molecules that encode genetic information... See the entire definition of DNAEndocrinology: The study of the medical aspects of hormones, including diseases and condit... See the entire definition of EndocrinologyErythema: Redness of the skin that results from capillary congestion. Erythema can occur w... See the entire definition of ErythemaErythema infectiosum: A sometimes-used Latin name for fifth disease. See Fifth disease. Fatigue: A condition characterized by a lessened capacity for work and reduced efficiency ... See the entire definition of FatigueFetus: An unborn offspring, from the embryo stage (the end of the eighth week after concep... See the entire definition of FetusFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFifth disease: An oddly named disease caused by a virus called parvovirus B 19. (In the pr... See the entire definition of Fifth diseaseHeadache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHIV: Acronym for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, the cause of AIDS (acquired immunodefi... See the entire definition of HIVHydrops fetalis: Gross edema (swelling), usually with anemia, of the fetus. It can be d... See the entire definition of Hydrops fetalisImmune: Protected against infection, usually by the presence of antibodies. Immunosuppressive: 1. Pertaining to immunosuppression, the suppression of the immun... See the entire definition of ImmunosuppressiveIncubation period: In medicine, the time from the moment of exposure to an infectious agen... See the entire definition of Incubation periodInfant: A young baby, from birth to 12 months of age. Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionMedical history: 1. In clinical medicine, the patient's past and present which may ... See the entire definition of Medical historyMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNasal: Having to do with the nose. Onset: In medicine, the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness as, for ex... See the entire definition of OnsetParvovirus B19: See: Fifth disease Pediatric: Pertaining to children. Pharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPregnant: The state of carrying a developing fetus within the body. Prognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisRash: Breaking out (eruption) of the skin. A rash can be caused by an underlying medical c... See the entire definition of RashRespiratory: Having to do with respiration. Slapped cheek: See: Fifth disease 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 throatSupportive care: Treatment given to prevent, control, or relieve complications and side ef... See the entire definition of Supportive careSyndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Throat: The throat is the anterior (front) portion of the neck beginning at the back of th... See the entire definition of ThroatTylenol: See: Acetaminophen. 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 Virus
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