Human Bites Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Human Bites article.
Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAntibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticAntiseptic: Something that discourages the growth microorganisms. By contrast, aseptic ref... See the entire definition of AntisepticBacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) ... See the entire definition of BacteriaBaseline: Information or data gathered at the beginning of a period from which variations ... See the entire definition of BaselineCartilage: Firm, rubbery tissue that cushions bones at joints. A flexible kind of cartilag... See the entire definition of CartilageChild abuse: A complex set of behaviors that include child neglect and the physical, emoti... See the entire definition of Child abuseCuts: Severed skin. Washing a cut or scrape with soap and water and keeping it clean and d... See the entire definition of CutsDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDrain: A device for removing fluid from a cavity or wound. A drain is typically a tube or ... See the entire definition of DrainEar: The hearing organ. There are three sections of the ear, according to the anatomy tex... See the entire definition of EarEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFlush: (1) A redness of the skin, typically over the cheeks or neck. A flush is usually ... See the entire definition of FlushGenital: Pertaining to the external and/or internal organs of reproduction. 
Heart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHIV: Acronym for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, the cause of AIDS (acquired immunodefi... See the entire definition of HIVHIV test: A test for the human immunodeficiency virus, the cause of AIDS. HIV tests are de... See the entire definition of HIV testInfection: 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 InflammationInjure: To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emotional sense. Fr... See the entire definition of InjureInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryLymph: The almost colorless fluid that travels through the lymphatic system, carrying cell... See the entire definition of LymphLymphangitis: The red streaking and gland (lymph node) swelling in the area of an injury e... See the entire definition of LymphangitisMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNerve: 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 NoseNumb: Numb, or numbness is a loss of the sensation of feeling in an area of the body. Numb... See the entire definition of NumbOpen wound: An injury that is exposed because of broken skin. An open wound is at high ris... See the entire definition of Open wound
Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainParonychia: Inflammation of the folds of tissue surrounding the nail due to infection or i... See the entire definition of ParonychiaPoisoning: Taking a substance that is injurious to health or can cause death. Poisoning i... See the entire definition of PoisoningPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisPuncture wound: An injury that is caused by a pointed object that pierces or penetrates th... See the entire definition of Puncture woundPus: A thick, whitish-yellow fluid that results from the accumulation of white blood cells... See the entire definition of PusRecipient: In medicine, someone who is given something, such as a blood transfusion or an ... See the entire definition of RecipientReflex: An involuntary reaction. For example, the corneal reflex is the blink that occurs ... See the entire definition of ReflexRule out: Term used in medicine, meaning to eliminate or exclude something from considera... See the entire definition of Rule outScrape: An abrasion or cut caused by something rubbing roughly against the skin. To treat ... See the entire definition of ScrapeSibling: A brother or sister. Sore: 1. (adjective) A popular term for painful, such as a sore throat. 2. (... See the entire definition of SoreSuperficial: In anatomy, on the surface or shallow. As opposed to deep. The skin is superf... See the entire definition of SuperficialSurgeon: A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity via operative or manual meth... See the entire definition of SurgeonSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of Surgery
Tendon: The soft tissue by which muscle attaches to bone. Tendons are somewhat flexible, b... See the entire definition of TendonTetanus: An often fatal infectious disease that is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tet... See the entire definition of TetanusTongue: A strong muscle that is anchored to the floor of the mouth. The tongue is covered ... See the entire definition of TongueTooth: One of the structures within the mouth that allow for biting and chewing. Teeth hav... See the entire definition of ToothTrigger: Something that either sets off a disease in people who are genetically predispose... See the entire definition of TriggerTylenol: See: Acetaminophen.
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