Insect Bites Glossary of Terms
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Airway: The path that air follows to get into and out of the lungs. The mouth and nose are... See the entire definition of AirwayAirway obstruction: Partial or complete blockage of the breathing passages to the lungs. C... See the entire definition of Airway obstructionAllergic reaction: The hypersensitive response of the immune system of an allergic indiv... See the entire definition of Allergic reactionAllergy: A misguided reaction to foreign substances by the immune system, the body system ... See the entire definition of AllergyAmebic dysentery: Inflammation of the intestine due to infection with the ameba Entamoeba ... See the entire definition of Amebic dysenteryAnaphylactic shock: A widespread and very serious allergic reaction. Symptoms include di... See the entire definition of Anaphylactic shockAnaphylaxis: Allergic reaction. In severe cases, this can include potentially deadly anap... See the entire definition of AnaphylaxisAntihistamines: Drugs that combat the histamine released during an allergic reaction by bl... See the entire definition of AntihistaminesBee sting: An area of skin affected by piercing from the stinger of a bee. A bee sting can... See the entire definition of Bee stingBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainBubonic plague: An infectious disease that is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis and ... See the entire definition of Bubonic plagueCalamine: An astringent made from zinc carbonate or zinc oxide, customarily used in lotion... See the entire definition of CalamineCardiovascular: Relating to the circulatory system, which comprises the heart and blood ve... See the entire definition of CardiovascularCardiovascular system: The heart and blood vessels. Also known as circulatory system. Cellulitis: A spreading bacterial infection underneath the skin surface characterized by r... See the entire definition of Cellulitis
Chest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestChiggers: The larvae of one type of mites, of the family Trombiculidae. The larvae, or juv... See the entire definition of ChiggersContrast: Short for "contrast media." Contrast media are X-ray dyes used to provide contra... See the entire definition of ContrastCortisone: A naturally occurring adrenocorticoid hormone that is produced in minute amount... See the entire definition of CortisoneDengue: Also known as Dengue fever, an acute mosquito-borne viral illness of sudden onset ... See the entire definition of DengueDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDysentery: Inflammation of the intestine, with pain, diarrhea, bloody stools, and often a ... See the entire definition of DysenteryEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEncephalitis: Inflammation of the brain, which may be caused by a bacterium, a virus, or a... See the entire definition of EncephalitisEncephalopathy: Disease, damage, or malfunction of the brain. In general, encephalopathy i... See the entire definition of EncephalopathyEpidemic: The occurrence of more cases of a disease than would be expected in a community... See the entire definition of EpidemicEpidemic typhus: See: Typhus, epidemic. Epinephrine: A substance produced by the medulla (inside) of the adrenal gland. The name e... See the entire definition of EpinephrineFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFire ant sting: A scourge, these red or yellow ants of small-to-medium size, originally fr... See the entire definition of Fire ant sting
Fire ants: Originally from S. America. Among the worst insect pests ever to invade the US.... See the entire definition of Fire antsHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHives: A raised, itchy area of skin that may be a sign of an allergic reaction. It can be ... See the entire definition of HivesHornet sting: A sting from a hornet, which can trigger an allergic reaction of varying sev... See the entire definition of Hornet stingInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryItching: An uncomfortable sensation in the skin that feels as if something is crawling on ... See the entire definition of ItchingJaw: The movable junction of the bones below the mouth (the mandible) and the bone just ab... See the entire definition of JawKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyLeishmania: A group of parasites causing a disease called leishmaniasis. For a fuller defi... See the entire definition of LeishmaniaLeishmaniasis: A parasitic disease that is spread by the bite of sand flies infected with ... See the entire definition of LeishmaniasisLyme disease: An inflammatory disease that is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi... See the entire definition of Lyme diseaseMalaria: An infectious disease caused by protozoan parasites from the Plasmodium family th... See the entire definition of MalariaMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleObstruction: Blockage of a passageway. See, for example: Airway obstruction; Intestinal o... See the entire definition of Obstruction
Open wound: An injury that is exposed because of broken skin. An open wound is at high ris... See the entire definition of Open woundOxygen: The odorless gas that is present in the air and necessary to maintain life. Oxygen... See the entire definition of OxygenPain: 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 PharmacyPlague: The plague is an infectious disease due to a bacteria called Yersinia pestis. Poisoning: Taking a substance that is injurious to health or can cause death. Poisoning i... See the entire definition of PoisoningProteins: Large molecules composed of one or more chains of amino acids in a specific orde... See the entire definition of ProteinsPus: A thick, whitish-yellow fluid that results from the accumulation of white blood cells... See the entire definition of PusPustule: A pustule is a small collection of pus in the top layer of skin (epidermis) or be... See the entire definition of PustuleRelapsing fever: An acute infection with recurrent episodes of fever caused by spirochetes... See the entire definition of Relapsing feverRespiratory: Having to do with respiration. Respiratory system: The organs that are involved in breathing, including the nose, throat,... See the entire definition of Respiratory systemRickettsia: A member of a group of microorganisms that (like viruses) require other livin... See the entire definition of RickettsiaSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationShock: In medicine, a critical condition that is brought on by a sudden drop in blood flow... See the entire definition of Shock
Shortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness ... See the entire definition of Shortness of breathSore: 1. (adjective) A popular term for painful, such as a sore throat. 2. (... See the entire definition of SoreSymptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomSystemic: Affecting the entire body. A systemic disease such as diabetes can affect the wh... See the entire definition of SystemicTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Throat: The throat is the anterior (front) portion of the neck beginning at the back of th... See the entire definition of ThroatTicks: Small wingless bloodsucking insects that, along with the mite, belongs to the order... See the entire definition of TicksTongue: A strong muscle that is anchored to the floor of the mouth. The tongue is covered ... See the entire definition of TongueToxicity: The degree to which a substance (a toxin or poison) can harm humans or animals. ... See the entire definition of ToxicityTrigger: Something that either sets off a disease in people who are genetically predispose... See the entire definition of TriggerTularemia: A bacterial disease that is caused by infection with the bacterium Francisella ... See the entire definition of TularemiaTyphoid: See: Typhoid fever. Typhus: One of a group of acute infections caused by rickettsiae, transmitted by arthropod... See the entire definition of TyphusVector: In medicine, a carrier of disease or of medication. For example, in malaria a mosq... See the entire definition of VectorVenom: A poison, particularly one secreted by an animal. Examples are bee venom, snake ven... See the entire definition of Venom
Viral: Of or pertaining to a virus. For example, if a person has a viral rash, the rash wa... See the entire definition of ViralVirus: A microorganism that is smaller than a bacterium that cannot grow or reproduce apar... See the entire definition of VirusWasp sting: A sting from a wasp, which can trigger allergic reactions that vary greatly in... See the entire definition of Wasp stingWest Nile virus: The mosquito-borne virus that causes West Nile fever. One of the flavivi... See the entire definition of West Nile virusWheezing: A whistling noise in the chest during breathing. Wheezing occurs when the airway... See the entire definition of WheezingYellow fever: An acute systemic (bodywide) illness caused by a virus called a Flavivirus. ... See the entire definition of Yellow feverYellow jacket sting: A sting from a yellow jacket (or other large stinging insects such as... See the entire definition of Yellow jacket sting
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