Immunization Schedule, Children Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Immunization Schedule, Children article.
Acellular: Not made up of cells or divided into cells. Or lacking intact cells as, for ex... See the entire definition of AcellularAmerican Academy of Pediatrics: AAP. Its member pediatricians "dedicate their efforts and ... See the entire definition of American Academy of PediatricsAnemia: The condition of having a lower-than-normal number of red blood cells or quantity ... See the entire definition of AnemiaArms: 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 AspirinBacteria: 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. Bacterium: The singular of bacteria. Brain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainCancer: 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 CDCCell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellCenters for Disease Control and Prevention: The US agency charged with tracking and invest... See the entire definition of Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCervical: Having to do with any kind of neck, including the neck on which the head is perc... See the entire definition of CervicalCervical cancer: Cancer of the entrance to the womb (uterus). The cervix is the lower, na... See the entire definition of Cervical cancer
Cervix: The cervix is the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb). The uterus, a hollow, ... See the entire definition of CervixChickenpox: A highly infectious viral disease also known medically as varicella -- in many... See the entire definition of ChickenpoxChildren's immunizations: Vaccinations given to children. In the US, it is currently recom... See the entire definition of Children's immunizationsChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicChronic disease: A disease that persists for a long time. A chronic disease is one lasting... See the entire definition of Chronic diseaseClinical trials: Trials to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of medications or medical... See the entire definition of Clinical trialsComa: A state of deep, unarousable unconsciousness. A coma may occur as a result of head t... See the entire definition of ComaCough: A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs, typically in order to clear the lung airwa... See the entire definition of CoughDepartment of Health and Human Services: The United States government's principal agency f... See the entire definition of Department of Health and Human ServicesDiarrhea: A common condition that involves unusually frequent and liquid bowel movements. ... See the entire definition of DiarrheaDiphtheria: An acute infectious upper respiratory tract disease that affects the throat. I... See the entire definition of DiphtheriaDischarge: 1.The flow of fluid from part of the body, such as from the nose or vag... See the entire definition of DischargeDTaP: Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis vaccine. Endocrinology: The study of the medical aspects of hormones, including diseases and condit... See the entire definition of EndocrinologyEpidemic: The occurrence of more cases of a disease than would be expected in a community... See the entire definition of Epidemic
FDA: Food and Drug Administration. Fever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFlu: Short for influenza. The flu is caused by viruses that infect the respiratory tract w... See the entire definition of FluFlu vaccine: The flu vaccination (influenza) is recommended for persons at high risk for... See the entire definition of Flu vaccineFood and Drug Administration: An agency within the US Public Health Service that provides ... See the entire definition of Food and Drug AdministrationGastroenteritis: Inflammation of the stomach and the intestines. Gastroenteritis can cause... See the entire definition of GastroenteritisGenital: Pertaining to the external and/or internal organs of reproduction. Health and Human Services: The United States government's principal agency for "protecting... See the entire definition of Health and Human ServicesHepatitis: 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 AHepatitis B: Inflammation of the liver due to the hepatitis B virus (HBV), once thought t... See the entire definition of Hepatitis BHIB: Haemophilus influenzae type B. HPV: Human papillomavirus. Human papillomavirus: HPV. A family of over 100 viruses including those which cause warts ... See the entire definition of Human papillomavirusImmune: 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 systemImmunization: Vaccination. Immunizations work by stimulating the immune system, the natur... See the entire definition of ImmunizationInfant: 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 InfectionInfluenza: The flu is caused by viruses that infect the respiratory tract which are divide... See the entire definition of InfluenzaIntestine: The long, tubelike organ in the abdomen that completes the process of digestion... See the entire definition of IntestineIntussusception: Infolding (prolapse) of a portion of the intestine within another immedia... See the entire definition of IntussusceptionIPV: Inactivated polio vaccine. The polio virus in IPV has been inactivated (killed). The... See the entire definition of IPVLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverLiver disease: Liver disease refers to any disorder of the liver. The liver is a large org... See the entire definition of Liver diseaseLockjaw: See Tetanus. Measles: An acute and highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, runny nose,... See the entire definition of MeaslesMeningitis: Inflammation of the meninges, the three membranes that envelop the brain and t... See the entire definition of MeningitisMeningococcal vaccine: A vaccine to prevent meningococcal infection, including meningococc... See the entire definition of Meningococcal vaccine
MMR: Measles, mumps, rubella vaccine, a combination vaccine. Mouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMumps: An acute (sudden, shortlived) viral illness that usually presents with inflammation... See the entire definition of MumpsNasal: Having to do with the nose. Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainParalysis: Loss of voluntary movement (motor function). Paralysis that affects only one mu... See the entire definition of ParalysisPediatric: Pertaining to children. Pediatrics: The field of medicine that is concerned with the health of infants, children, ... See the entire definition of PediatricsPertussis: Whooping cough, a communicable, potentially deadly illness characterized by fi... See the entire definition of PertussisPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPlacebo: A "sugar pill" or any dummy medication or treatment. Pneumonia: Inflammation of one or both lungs, with dense areas of lung inflammation. Pneum... See the entire definition of PneumoniaPolio: Abbreviation for poliomyelitis, an acute and sometimes devastating disease caused ... See the entire definition of PolioPoliovirus: A member of the enterovirus subgroup, family Picornaviridae. Enteroviruses are... See the entire definition of PoliovirusPrecancerous: Pertaining to something that is not yet overtly cancerous, but appears to be... See the entire definition of Precancerous
Public health: The approach to medicine that is concerned with the health of the community... See the entire definition of Public healthReye syndrome: A sudden, sometimes fatal, disease of the brain (encephalopathy) with degen... See the entire definition of Reye syndromeRotavirus: A virus that is a leading cause of severe diarrhea and dehydration in young chi... See the entire definition of RotavirusSexually transmitted disease: Any disease transmitted by sexual contact; caused by microo... See the entire definition of Sexually transmitted diseaseSexually transmitted infection: An infection that can be transferred from one person to an... See the entire definition of Sexually transmitted infectionShock: In medicine, a critical condition that is brought on by a sudden drop in blood flow... See the entire definition of ShockSickle cell anemia: A genetic blood disease due to the presence of an abnormal form of hem... See the entire definition of Sickle cell anemiaSmallpox: A highly contagious and frequently fatal viral disease that is characterized by ... See the entire definition of SmallpoxSpleen: An organ that is located in the upper-left part of the abdomen, not far from the s... See the entire definition of SpleenSTD: Sexually transmitted disease. Stool: The solid matter that is discharged in a bowel movement. Streptococcus: A group of bacteria that causes a multitude of diseases. Under a microscope... See the entire definition of StreptococcusSyndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Tetanus: An often fatal infectious disease that is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tet... See the entire definition of TetanusToxicology: The study of the nature, effects, and detection of poisons (toxins) and the tr... See the entire definition of Toxicology
Vaccination: Injection of a killed microbe in order to stimulate the immune system against... See the entire definition of VaccinationVaccines: Microbial preparations of killed or modified microorganisms that can stimulate a... See the entire definition of VaccinesVirus: 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 VirusesWhooping cough: Also known as pertussis, this is a feared infectious disease that can stri... See the entire definition of Whooping cough
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