Hiccups Glossary of Terms
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Abdominal: 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 painAcid reflux: A common condition and an abnormal one in which acid in the stomach rises up... See the entire definition of Acid refluxAdjacent: Lying nearby. Related terms include superjacent, subjacent, and circumjacent. Fr... See the entire definition of AdjacentAlprazolam: A benzodiazepine sedative that causes dose-related depression of the central n... See the entire definition of AlprazolamAnesthesia: Loss of feeling or awareness, as when an anesthetic is administered before sur... See the entire definition of AnesthesiaAnxiety: A feeling of apprehension and fear, characterized by physical symptoms such as pa... See the entire definition of AnxietyBenzodiazepines: A class of drugs that act as tranquilizers and are commonly used in the t... See the entire definition of BenzodiazepinesBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainBrain stem: The stem-like part of the base of the brain that is connected to the spinal co... See the entire definition of Brain stemCarbon dioxide: A gas which is the byproduct of cellular metabolism and which collects in ... See the entire definition of Carbon dioxideChest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicCure: 1. To heal, to make well, to restore to good health. 2. A time withou... See the entire definition of CureDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of Diagnosis
Ear: The hearing organ. There are three sections of the ear, according to the anatomy tex... See the entire definition of EarEncephalitis: Inflammation of the brain, which may be caused by a bacterium, a virus, or a... See the entire definition of EncephalitisFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverGastroesophageal: Pertaining to both the stomach and the esophagus, as in the gastroesopha... See the entire definition of GastroesophagealGastroesophageal reflux: The return of stomach contents back up into the esophagus This fr... See the entire definition of Gastroesophageal refluxGERD: Gastroesophageal reflux disease. Hiccups: A hiccup is an extraordinary type of respiratory movement involving a sudden insp... See the entire definition of HiccupsImplantation: The act of setting in firmly. Involuntary: Done other than in accordance with the conscious will of the individual. The ... See the entire definition of InvoluntaryKidney: 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 LaboratoryMeningitis: Inflammation of the meninges, the three membranes that envelop the brain and t... See the entire definition of MeningitisMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNeck: 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 Nerve
Nicotine: An alkaloid (a nitrogen-containing chemical) made by the tobacco plant or produc... See the entire definition of NicotinePain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPalate: The roof of the mouth. The front portion is bony (hard palate), and the back porti... See the entire definition of PalatePneumonia: Inflammation of one or both lungs, with dense areas of lung inflammation. Pneum... See the entire definition of PneumoniaPrescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of PrescriptionPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisReflex: An involuntary reaction. For example, the corneal reflex is the blink that occurs ... See the entire definition of ReflexReflux: The term used when liquid backs up into the esophagus from the stomach. Renal: Having to do with the kidney. For example, renal cancer is cancer of the kidneys. Shortness 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 StomachStress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySymptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomTablespoon: An old-fashioned but convenient household measure of capacity that is equal to... See the entire definition of Tablespoon
Teaspoon: An old-fashioned but convenient household measure that is equal to about 5 cc of... See the entire definition of TeaspoonThroat: The throat is the anterior (front) portion of the neck beginning at the back of th... See the entire definition of ThroatTongue: A strong muscle that is anchored to the floor of the mouth. The tongue is covered ... See the entire definition of TongueTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Trigger: Something that either sets off a disease in people who are genetically predispose... See the entire definition of TriggerVagus nerve: A nerve that supplies nerve fibers to the pharynx (throat), larynx (voice box... See the entire definition of Vagus nerveXanax: See: Alprazolam.
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