Incontinentia Pigmenti Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Incontinentia Pigmenti article.
Abnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Anesthesia: Loss of feeling or awareness, as when an anesthetic is administered before sur... See the entire definition of AnesthesiaBlindness: Loss of useful sight. Blindness can be temporary or permanent. Damage to any p... See the entire definition of BlindnessBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainBullae: More than one bulla, a bulla being a blister more than 5 mm (about 3/16 inch) in d... See the entire definition of BullaeChest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestChromosome: A carrier of genetic information that is visible under an ordinary light micro... See the entire definition of ChromosomeChromosomes: The microscopically visible carriers of the genetic material. They are compos... See the entire definition of ChromosomesComplication: In medicine, an unanticipated problem that arises following, and is a result... See the entire definition of ComplicationDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDilate: To stretch or enlarge. Also known as dilatate. Family practice: The medical specialty which provides continuing and comprehensive health ... See the entire definition of Family practiceGene: The basic biological unit of heredity. A segment of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) need... See the entire definition of GeneGenetic: Having to do with genes and genetic Genetic disease: A disease caused by an abnormality in an individual's genome. 
Hyperpigmentation: Dark spots on the skin. Hyperpigmentation is primarily a cosmetic conce... See the entire definition of HyperpigmentationIncontinentia pigmenti: One of the genetic diseases known as neurocutaneous disorders, whi... See the entire definition of Incontinentia pigmentiIntervention: The act of intervening, interfering or interceding with the intent of modify... See the entire definition of InterventionLaser: A powerful beam of light that is used in some types of surgery to cut or destroy ti... See the entire definition of LaserLeg: In popular usage, the part of the body from the top of the thigh down to the foot, an... See the entire definition of LegLens: The transparent structure inside the eye that focuses light rays onto the retina. Lethal: Deadly. Neonate: A newborn baby, specifically a baby in the first 4 weeks after birth. After a mon... See the entire definition of NeonateNerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveNeurological: Having to do with the nerves or the nervous system as, for example, a neurol... See the entire definition of NeurologicalNINDS: Stands for the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, one of the ... See the entire definition of NINDSOphthalmologist: A physician who practices ophthalmology. Ophthalmology: The art and science of eye ?medicine. Optic: Having to do with vision. Optic nerve: The optic nerve connects the eye to the brain. The optic nerve carries the... See the entire definition of Optic nerve
Organ: A relatively independent part of the body that carries out one or more special func... See the entire definition of OrganPeripheral: Situated away from the center, as opposed to centrally located. Periphery: 1. The outside or surface of a structure; the portion outside the centr... See the entire definition of PeripheryPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPigment: A substance that gives color to tissue. Pigments are responsible for the colors o... See the entire definition of PigmentPigmentation: The coloring of the skin, hair, mucous membranes, and retina of the eye. Pig... See the entire definition of PigmentationPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisRash: Breaking out (eruption) of the skin. A rash can be caused by an underlying medical c... See the entire definition of RashRetina: The retina is the nerve layer that lines the back of the eye, senses light, and c... See the entire definition of RetinaRetinal: Pertaining to the retina, the extraordinary layer of neurons (nerve cells) that ... See the entire definition of RetinalRetinal detachment: A separation of the retina from its connection at the back of the eye.... See the entire definition of Retinal detachmentRetinal disease: In medicine, called retinopathy. See: Retinopathy. Spinal cord: The major column of nerve tissue that is connected to the brain and lies with... See the entire definition of Spinal cordStroke: The sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage of blood... See the entire definition of StrokeSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of Surgery
Syndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Therapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Vesicles: In dermatology, vesicles are small blisters, most often on the skin. Vesicles al... See the entire definition of VesiclesX chromosome: The sex chromosome that is found twice in normal females and singly, along w... See the entire definition of X chromosomeX-linked: A gene on the X chromosome that is located on the X chromosome. An X-linked diso... See the entire definition of X-linked
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