Leprosy Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Leprosy article.
Abscess: A local accumulation of pus anywhere in the body. The following are some example... See the entire definition of AbscessAcquired: Not inherited, or present at birth (congenital), but developing after birth. For... See the entire definition of AcquiredAcute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteAmputation: Removal of part or all of a body part that is enclosed by skin. Amputation can... See the entire definition of AmputationBacteria: 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. BCG: An effective immunization against tuberculosis. BCG stands for Bacille Calmette Gueri... See the entire definition of BCGBiopsy: The removal of a sample of tissue for examination under a microscope to check for ... See the entire definition of BiopsyBlindness: Loss of useful sight. Blindness can be temporary or permanent. Damage to any p... See the entire definition of BlindnessBlister: A collection of fluid underneath the top layer of skin (epidermis). There are man... See the entire definition of BlisterCartilage: Firm, rubbery tissue that cushions bones at joints. A flexible kind of cartilag... See the entire definition of CartilageChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicCompression: 1. The act of pressing together. As in a compression fracture, nerve c... See the entire definition of CompressionCorneal: Pertaining to the cornea, the clear front window of the eye that transmits and fo... See the entire definition of Corneal
Curable: Amenable to a cure, capable of being cured, to being healed and made well. From ... See the entire definition of CurableDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDrain: A device for removing fluid from a cavity or wound. A drain is typically a tube or ... See the entire definition of DrainDynacin: Brand name for minocycline. Dysfunction: Difficult function or abnormal function. Endemic: Present in a community at all times but in relatively low frequency. Something t... See the entire definition of EndemicErythema: Redness of the skin that results from capillary congestion. Erythema can occur w... See the entire definition of ErythemaErythema nodosum: An inflammatory reaction that occurs deep in the skin and is characteriz... See the entire definition of Erythema nodosumFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFoot drop: See Foot-drop. Hansen disease: Leprosy, a chronic granulomatous infection caused by a bacterium which aff... See the entire definition of Hansen diseaseHansen's disease: See: Hansen disease. Hoarseness: Hoarseness is a term referring to abnormal voice changes. Hoarseness may be ma... See the entire definition of HoarsenessImmune: 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 response
Immunity: The condition of being immune. Immunity can be innate'for example, humans are in... See the entire definition of ImmunityInfection: 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 InflammationInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryJoint: The area where two bones are attached for the purpose of permitting body parts to m... See the entire definition of JointLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryLeper: 1. Someone with leprosy (Hansen disease). The term leper is now in disfavor.... See the entire definition of LeperLeprosy: An infectious disease of the skin, nervous system, and mucous membranes that is c... See the entire definition of LeprosyLesion: An area of abnormal tissue change. Lesions vary in severity from harmless to serio... See the entire definition of LesionMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMucosa: Having to do with a mucous membrane. For example, the oral mucosa. Muscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleMycobacterium: A large family of bacteria that have unusually waxy cell walls that are res... See the entire definition of MycobacteriumMycobacterium leprae: The bacillus responsible for leprosy (Hansen disease). Mycobacterium... See the entire definition of Mycobacterium lepraeNasal: Having to do with the nose.
Nerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveNose: The external midline projection from the face. The purpose of the nose is to warm, c... See the entire definition of NosePain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPeripheral: Situated away from the center, as opposed to centrally located. Prevalence: The proportion of individuals in a population having a disease or characterist... See the entire definition of PrevalencePrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisProgressive: Increasing in scope or severity, advancing, or going forward. For example, a ... See the entire definition of ProgressiveProphylaxis: The prevention of disease. Pus: A thick, whitish-yellow fluid that results from the accumulation of white blood cells... See the entire definition of PusRash: Breaking out (eruption) of the skin. A rash can be caused by an underlying medical c... See the entire definition of RashRegimen: A plan or a regulated course, such as a diet, exercise, or treatment, that is des... See the entire definition of RegimenRelapse: The return of signs and symptoms of a disease after a remission. Reservoir: 1. A place where something such as water is kept in reserve. Resistance: Opposition to something, or the ability to withstand something. For example, s... See the entire definition of ResistanceResolution: In genetics, the degree of molecular detail on a physical map of DNA. Resoluti... See the entire definition of Resolution
Respiratory: Having to do with respiration. Sensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationStage: As regards cancer, the extent of a cancer, especially whether the disease has spre... See the entire definition of StageSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Vaccines: Microbial preparations of killed or modified microorganisms that can stimulate a... See the entire definition of VaccinesWorld Health Organization: The subagency of the United Nations (UN) that is concerned with... See the entire definition of World Health Organization
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