Food Poisoning Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Food Poisoning article.
Abdomen: The belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the... See the entire definition of AbdomenAbdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAbdominal pain: Pain in the belly. Abdominal pain can be acute or chronic. It may reflect ... See the entire definition of Abdominal painActivated charcoal: Charcoal that has been heated to increase its ability to absorb molecu... See the entire definition of Activated charcoalArms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Arthritis: Inflammation of a joint. When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, w... See the entire definition of ArthritisBacillus: A large family of bacteria that are rod-like in shape. They include the bacteria... See the entire definition of BacillusBacteria: 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. Blood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBlurred vision: Lack of sharpness of vision with, as a result, the inability to see fine d... See the entire definition of Blurred visionBotulism: An uncommon but potentially very serious illness, a type of food poisoning, that... See the entire definition of BotulismBowel: The small and large intestine. Breathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCaliciviridae: See: Calicivirus; Norovirus. Cancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCDC: 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 PreventionChemotherapy: 1. In the original sense, a chemical that binds to and specifically k... See the entire definition of ChemotherapyChills: feelings of coldness accompanied by shivering. Chills may develop after exposure t... See the entire definition of ChillsCiguatera: Seafood poisoning due to ciguatoxin, a toxin acquired by eating fish that have ... See the entire definition of CiguateraClostridium: A group of anaerobic bacteria (bacteria that thrive in the absence of oxygen)... See the entire definition of ClostridiumClostridium botulinum: A group of gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria commonly found... See the entire definition of Clostridium botulinumComa: A state of deep, unarousable unconsciousness. A coma may occur as a result of head t... See the entire definition of ComaCryptosporidium: See: Cryptosporidiosis. CT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanCure: 1. To heal, to make well, to restore to good health. 2. A time withou... See the entire definition of CureCuts: Severed skin. Washing a cut or scrape with soap and water and keeping it clean and d... See the entire definition of CutsDehydration: Excessive loss of body water. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that ca... See the entire definition of DehydrationDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDiarrhea: A common condition that involves unusually frequent and liquid bowel movements. ... See the entire definition of DiarrheaDizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessDrip: Short for intravenous drip, a device for administering a fluid drop-by-drop into a v... See the entire definition of DripEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEscherichia coli: Full term for E. coli, the colon bacillus. Essential: In medicine, of unknown cause, as in essential hypertension (high blood pressur... See the entire definition of EssentialFecal: Relating to the feces, the stool. The excrement discharged from the intestines. Feces: The excrement discharged from the 'intestines. Fever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFood poisoning: A common flu-like illness typically characterized by nausea, vomiting and... See the entire definition of Food poisoningGiardia: A genus of protozoa that infect the gastrointestinal tract of some animals, incl... See the entire definition of GiardiaGiardiasis: Infection with Giardia lamblia. Ginger: Ginger, the rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale, has been used as medicine in... See the entire definition of GingerHeadache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHepatitis: Inflammation of the liver, irrespective of the cause. Hepatitis is caused by a ... See the entire definition of HepatitisHepatitis A: Inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). HAV is usua... See the entire definition of Hepatitis AHerbal: 1. An adjective, referring to herbs, as in an herbal tea. 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 systemImmunocompromised: Having an immune system that has been impaired by disease or medical tr... See the entire definition of ImmunocompromisedIndicate: 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 InfectionIntensive care: See critical care. Intervention: The act of intervening, interfering or interceding with the intent of modify... See the entire definition of InterventionJaundice: Yellow staining of the skin and sclerae (the whites of the eyes) by abnormally h... See the entire definition of JaundiceJoint: The area where two bones are attached for the purpose of permitting body parts to m... See the entire definition of JointKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryLactose: The sugar found in milk. Lactose is a large sugar molecule that is made up of two... See the entire definition of LactoseLactose intolerance: The inability to digest lactose, a component of milk and some other d... See the entire definition of Lactose intoleranceLips: Aside from the lips of the mouth, there are two pairs of lips at the entrance to the... See the entire definition of LipsListeria: A group of bacteria capable of causing illness including potentially fata... See the entire definition of ListeriaListeriosis: A disease that is caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Liste... See the entire definition of ListeriosisMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMucus: A thick fluid that is produced by the lining of some organs of the body. Muscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveNorovirus: A group of viruses that are a common cause of food poisoning and acute gastroen... See the entire definition of NorovirusNorwalk virus: A family of small round viruses that are an important cause of viral gastro... See the entire definition of Norwalk virusNursing: 1) Profession concerned with the provision of services essential to the maintena... See the entire definition of NursingOB/GYN: A commonly used abbreviation. OB is short for obstetrics or for an obstetrician, ... See the entire definition of OB/GYNOnset: In medicine, the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness as, for ex... See the entire definition of OnsetPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainParasite: A plant or an animal organism that lives in or on another and takes its nourishm... See the entire definition of ParasitePoisoning: Taking a substance that is injurious to health or can cause death. Poisoning i... See the entire definition of PoisoningPregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyPregnant: 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 PrognosisPulse: The rhythmic dilation of an artery that results from beating of the heart. Pulse is... See the entire definition of PulseRash: Breaking out (eruption) of the skin. A rash can be caused by an underlying medical c... See the entire definition of RashRectum: The last 6 to 8 inches of the large intestine. The rectum stores solid waste until... See the entire definition of RectumRehydration: The process of restoring lost water (dehydration) to the body tissues and flu... See the entire definition of RehydrationRespiratory: Having to do with respiration. Rotavirus: A virus that is a leading cause of severe diarrhea and dehydration in young chi... See the entire definition of RotavirusSaliva: a watery secretion in the mouth produced by the salivary glands that aids in the d... See the entire definition of SalivaSalmonella: A group of bacteria that cause typhoid fever and a number of other illnesses... See the entire definition of SalmonellaScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanSensory: Relating to sensation, to the perception of a stimulus, to the voyage made by inc... See the entire definition of SensoryShigella: A group of bacteria that can cause infantile gastroenteritis, summer diarrhea of... See the entire definition of ShigellaStaphylococcus: A group of bacteria that cause a multitude of diseases. Under a microscope... See the entire definition of StaphylococcusStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachStool: The solid matter that is discharged in a bowel movement. Strain: 1. An injury to a tendon or muscle resulting from overuse or trauma. 2. A heredita... See the entire definition of StrainTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Thermometer: A device used to measure the temperature of gaseous, liquid or solid matter ... See the entire definition of ThermometerThigh: The thick, muscular portion of the leg that extends from the hip to the knee. The t... See the entire definition of ThighTiredness: See: Tired. Tongue: A strong muscle that is anchored to the floor of the mouth. The tongue is covered ... See the entire definition of TongueToxin: A poison produced by certain animals, plants, or bacteria. Traveler's diarrhea: Diarrhea that results from infections acquired while traveling to ano... See the entire definition of Traveler's diarrheaUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineVibrio: A group of bacteria that includes Vibrio cholerae, the agent that causes cholera. ... See the entire definition of VibrioVibrio cholerae: One of the Vibrio bacteria, V. cholerae (as the name implies) is the a... See the entire definition of Vibrio choleraeViral: Of or pertaining to a virus. For example, if a person has a viral rash, the rash wa... See the entire definition of ViralVirulence: The ability of an agent of infection to produce disease. The virulence of a mic... See the entire definition of VirulenceVirus: 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 VirusesVomit: Matter from the stomach that has come up into and may be ejected beyond the mouth, ... See the entire definition of VomitX-ray: High-energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light. X-ray is used... See the entire definition of X-ray
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