Heat Rash Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Heat Rash article.
Abdomen: The belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the... See the entire definition of AbdomenAcne: Localized skin inflammation as a result of overactivity of the oil glands at the ba... See the entire definition of AcneAntihistamines: Drugs that combat the histamine released during an allergic reaction by bl... See the entire definition of AntihistaminesAtypical: Unusual, or not fitting a single diagnostic Bacterial: Of or pertaining to bacteria, as in a bacterial lung infection. Biopsy: The removal of a sample of tissue for examination under a microscope to check for ... See the entire definition of BiopsyBumps: The raised area of a bump or bruise results from blood leaking from these injured b... See the entire definition of BumpsChest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestConditioning: 1) Exercise and practice to build the body up for either improved normal pe... See the entire definition of ConditioningCongenital: A condition that is present at birth, whether or not it is inherited. Contact dermatitis: A skin condition caused by contact between skin and some substance. In... See the entire definition of Contact dermatitisCortisone: A naturally occurring adrenocorticoid hormone that is produced in minute amount... See the entire definition of CortisoneDehydration: Excessive loss of body water. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that ca... See the entire definition of DehydrationDermatitis: Inflammation of the skin, either due to direct contact with an irritating sub... See the entire definition of DermatitisDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of Diagnosis
Diaper rash: An inflammatory reaction localized to the area of skin usually covered by the... See the entire definition of Diaper rashDizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessEczema: A particular type of inflammatory reaction of the skin in which there are typicall... See the entire definition of EczemaElbow: The juncture of the long bones in the middle portion of the upper extremity. The bo... See the entire definition of ElbowFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFolliculitis: An infection or inflammation of the hair follicles of the skin. Inflammation... See the entire definition of FolliculitisFungal: Pertaining to a fungus. For example, a fungal skin infection. Generic: 1. The chemical name of a drug. 2. A term referring to the chemical... See the entire definition of GenericGooseflesh: A temporary local change in the skin when it becomes rougher due to erection o... See the entire definition of GoosefleshGroin: The area where the thigh meets the hip. Heat stroke: A core body temperature that rises above 104 F (40 C) accompanied by hot, dr... See the entire definition of Heat strokeHives: A raised, itchy area of skin that may be a sign of an allergic reaction. It can be ... See the entire definition of HivesHyperhidrosis: A condition characterized by extreme and excessive sweating. Primary hyperh... See the entire definition of HyperhidrosisInfant: 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 Infection
Inflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationItching: An uncomfortable sensation in the skin that feels as if something is crawling on ... See the entire definition of ItchingMalaise: A vague feeling of discomfort, one that cannot be pinned down but is often sensed... See the entire definition of MalaiseMicroscopic: So small it cannot be seen without the aid of microscope. As opposed to macro... See the entire definition of MicroscopicNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckNiacin: Nicotinic acid, one of the B-complex B vitamins. Deficiency of niacin in the diet... See the entire definition of NiacinObese: Well above ones normal weight. A person has traditionally been considered to be obe... See the entire definition of ObeseOcclusion: The act of occluding. See: Occlude. Overweight: The term "overweight" is used in two different ways. In one sense it is a way ... See the entire definition of OverweightPimples: Small papules or pustules. See: Pimple. Prescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of PrescriptionRash: Breaking out (eruption) of the skin. A rash can be caused by an underlying medical c... See the entire definition of RashScrub: 1. As a verb, to wash the hands and forearms very thoroughly, as before enga... See the entire definition of ScrubSkin biopsy: Removal of a piece of skin for the purpose of diagnostic examination. Skin bi... See the entire definition of Skin biopsy
Staph: Very commonly used shortened form of Staphylococcus, a very common and important gr... See the entire definition of StaphStroke: The sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage of blood... See the entire definition of StrokeSunburn: Sunburn is an inflammation of the skin that develops in response to exposure to u... See the entire definition of SunburnSweat: A colorless transparent acidic fluid with a distinctive odor secreted by the small ... See the entire definition of SweatSweating: The act of secreting fluid from the skin by the sweat (sudoriferous) glands. The... See the entire definition of SweatingTherapeutic: Relating to therapeutics, the branch of medicine that is concerned specifical... See the entire definition of TherapeuticUrticaria: Another name for the hives. Raised, itchy areas of skin that are usually a sign... See the entire definition of UrticariaVentilation: The exchange of air between the lungs and the atmosphere so that oxygen can ... See the entire definition of Ventilation
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