Ingrown Toenails Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Ingrown Toenails article.
Abscess: A local accumulation of pus anywhere in the body. The following are some example... See the entire definition of AbscessAcetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAcute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteAnesthetic: A substance that causes lack of feeling or awareness, dulling pain to permit s... See the entire definition of AnestheticAntibacterial: Anything that destroys bacteria or suppresses their growth or their ability... See the entire definition of AntibacterialAntibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticBacterial: Of or pertaining to bacteria, as in a bacterial lung infection. Blood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBooster shot: An additional dose of a vaccine needed periodically to 'boost' the immune sy... See the entire definition of Booster shotChemotherapy: 1. In the original sense, a chemical that binds to and specifically k... See the entire definition of ChemotherapyChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicCirculation: In medicine, the movement of fluid through the body in a regular or circuitou... See the entire definition of CirculationComplication: In medicine, an unanticipated problem that arises following, and is a result... See the entire definition of ComplicationDiabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of Diagnosis
Drain: A device for removing fluid from a cavity or wound. A drain is typically a tube or ... See the entire definition of DrainEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentExcision: 1. Surgical removal, as in the excision of a tumor. 2. The remov... See the entire definition of ExcisionFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFungal: Pertaining to a fungus. For example, a fungal skin infection. Groin: The area where the thigh meets the hip. Heart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenImmunization: Vaccination. Immunizations work by stimulating the immune system, the natur... See the entire definition of ImmunizationImmunocompromised: Having an immune system that has been impaired by disease or medical tr... See the entire definition of ImmunocompromisedInfection: 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 InflammationIngrown toenail: A common disorder that occurs when the edge of the toenail grows into the... See the entire definition of Ingrown toenailInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryLateral: 1. In anatomy, the side of the body or a body part that is farther from th... See the entire definition of Lateral
Lymph: The almost colorless fluid that travels through the lymphatic system, carrying cell... See the entire definition of LymphMatricectomy: the process of surgically or chemically destroying all or part of the base n... See the entire definition of MatricectomyNail: In medicine, there are two types of nails. One is just a plain old metal nail used t... See the entire definition of NailNumb: Numb, or numbness is a loss of the sensation of feeling in an area of the body. Numb... See the entire definition of NumbOintment: An oil-based preparation that is applied to the skin. Whereas an ointment has an... See the entire definition of OintmentOnychocryptosis: The medical term for what is better known as an ingrown toenail. From ony... See the entire definition of OnychocryptosisOpen wound: An injury that is exposed because of broken skin. An open wound is at high ris... See the entire definition of Open woundOsteomyelitis: Inflammation of the bone due to infection, for example, by the bacteria sal... See the entire definition of OsteomyelitisPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPhenol: 1. A poisonous corrosive compound obtained by the distillation of coal tar ... See the entire definition of PhenolPoor circulation: An inadequacy of blood flow. Inadequate blood flow to a particular area ... See the entire definition of Poor circulationPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisPulse: The rhythmic dilation of an artery that results from beating of the heart. Pulse is... See the entire definition of PulsePus: A thick, whitish-yellow fluid that results from the accumulation of white blood cells... See the entire definition of Pus
Recurrence: The return of a sign, symptom, or disease after a remission. The reappearance ... See the entire definition of RecurrenceRecurrent: Appearing or occurring again. For example, a recurrent fever is a fever that ha... See the entire definition of RecurrentSodium: The major positive ion (cation) in the fluid surrounding cells in the body. The ch... See the entire definition of SodiumStandard of care: 1. A diagnostic and treatment process that a clinician should fol... See the entire definition of Standard of careSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTemple: The area just behind and to the side of the forehead and the eye, above the side o... See the entire definition of TempleTetanus: An often fatal infectious disease that is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tet... See the entire definition of TetanusToenail: A toenail is produced by living skin cells in the toe. A toenail consists of seve... See the entire definition of ToenailTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Tubes: The "tubes" are medically known as the Fallopian tubes. There are two Fallopian tub... See the entire definition of TubesTylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Unguis incarnatus: Ingrown toenail. X-ray: High-energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light. X-ray is used... See the entire definition of X-ray
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