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Abnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Alcohol abuse: Use of alcoholic beverages to excess, either on individual occasions (binge... See the entire definition of Alcohol abuseAntibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticAspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinBacterial: Of or pertaining to bacteria, as in a bacterial lung infection. Benign: Not malignant. A benign tumor is one that does not invade surrounding tissue or sp... See the entire definition of BenignBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainBrainstem: The lowest part of the brain which merges with the spinal cord and provides the... See the entire definition of BrainstemCochlea: The cochlea is the part of the inner ear that converts mechanical energy (vibrati... See the entire definition of CochleaCT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessEar: 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 departmentENT: 1. Abbreviation for ears, nose and throat. A field of medicine also called ot... See the entire definition of ENTENT physician: A medical specialist who is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of ... See the entire definition of ENT physicianFever: 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 FluGait: A manner of walking. Observation of gait can provide early diagnostic clues for a nu... See the entire definition of GaitHeadache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheImmune: Protected against infection, usually by the presence of antibodies. Immune response: Any reaction by the immune system. For example, poison ivy can cause an i... See the entire definition of Immune responseInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryInner ear: A highly complex structure whose essential component for hearing is the membran... See the entire definition of Inner earLabyrinth: The maze of canals in the inner ear. The delicate membranous canals of the laby... See the entire definition of LabyrinthLabyrinthitis: Inflammation of the labyrinth of the ear, which can be accompanied by verti... See the entire definition of LabyrinthitisLeg: In popular usage, the part of the body from the top of the thigh down to the foot, an... See the entire definition of LegLethargy: Abnormal drowsiness, stupor. Middle ear: A part of the ear that consists of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and, beyond... See the entire definition of Middle earMotion sickness: A disorder of the sense of balance and equilibrium and, hence, the sense ... See the entire definition of Motion sicknessMRI: Magnetic resonance imaging. Nausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveNeurologist: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of th... See the entire definition of NeurologistNose: 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 NumbPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPediatrics: The field of medicine that is concerned with the health of infants, children, ... See the entire definition of PediatricsPeripheral: Situated away from the center, as opposed to centrally located. Pharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationSkull: The skull is a collection of bones which encase the brain and give form to the hea... See the entire definition of SkullTemple: The area just behind and to the side of the forehead and the eye, above the side o... See the entire definition of TempleTherapeutic: Relating to therapeutics, the branch of medicine that is concerned specifical... See the entire definition of TherapeuticTherapy: 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 ThroatTinnitus: Ringing in the ears. Tinnitus has many causes, including some medications (inclu... See the entire definition of TinnitusTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Trigger: Something that either sets off a disease in people who are genetically predispose... See the entire definition of TriggerTumor: An abnormal mass of tissue. Tumors are a classic sign of inflammation, and can be ... See the entire definition of TumorVertigo: Aside from being the name of a classic 1958 Alfred Hitchcock film (with Jimmy St... See the entire definition of VertigoVestibular: 1) Having to do with a structure that is a vestibule (entrance), such as the... See the entire definition of VestibularVestibule: In medicine and dentistry, a space or cavity at the entrance to a canal, channe... See the entire definition of VestibuleViral: Of or pertaining to a virus. For example, if a person has a viral rash, the rash wa... See the entire definition of ViralViruses: Small living particles that can infect cells and change how the cells function. I... See the entire definition of Viruses
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