Lice Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Lice article.
Absorption: Uptake. For example, intestinal absorption is the uptake of food (or other sub... See the entire definition of AbsorptionAllergic reaction: The hypersensitive response of the immune system of an allergic indiv... See the entire definition of Allergic reactionAntibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticAntihistamines: Drugs that combat the histamine released during an allergic reaction by bl... See the entire definition of AntihistaminesAsymptomatic: Without symptoms. For example, an asymptomatic infection is an infection wit... See the entire definition of AsymptomaticAxillary: Pertaining to the armpit, the cavity beneath the junction of the arm and the bod... See the entire definition of AxillaryBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCDC: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the US agency charged with tracking a... See the entire definition of CDCCenters for Disease Control and Prevention: The US agency charged with tracking and invest... See the entire definition of Centers for Disease Control and PreventionChills: feelings of coldness accompanied by shivering. Chills may develop after exposure t... See the entire definition of ChillsCrabs: Slang for pubic lice, parasitic insects that can infest in the genital area of huma... See the entire definition of CrabsDandruff: A scalp condition that produces white flakes that may be shed and fall from the ... See the entire definition of DandruffDehydration: Excessive loss of body water. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that ca... See the entire definition of DehydrationDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDischarge: 1.The flow of fluid from part of the body, such as from the nose or vag... See the entire definition of DischargeDizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverGenital: Pertaining to the external and/or internal organs of reproduction. Head lice: Pediculus humanus capitis, parasitic insects found on the heads of people. Hea... See the entire definition of Head liceHerbal: 1. An adjective, referring to herbs, as in an herbal tea. Hygiene: The science of preventive medicine and the preservation of health. Also commonly ... See the entire definition of HygieneImpetigo: A skin infection caused by the staphylococcus or, less often, by the streptococc... See the entire definition of ImpetigoInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInsecticide: A chemical used specifically to kill or control the growth of insects. Certa... See the entire definition of InsecticideIron: An essential mineral. Iron is necessary for the transport of oxygen (via hemoglobin ... See the entire definition of IronItching: An uncomfortable sensation in the skin that feels as if something is crawling on ... See the entire definition of ItchingLindane: An organochlorine pesticide and nerve poison. Also a suspected carcinogen (cancer... See the entire definition of LindaneLips: Aside from the lips of the mouth, there are two pairs of lips at the entrance to the... See the entire definition of LipsLymph: The almost colorless fluid that travels through the lymphatic system, carrying cell... See the entire definition of LymphMucous: Pertaining to mucus, a thick fluid produced by the lining of some tissues of the b... See the entire definition of MucousNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckNIH: National Institutes of Health. Nit: Nits are lice eggs. They are hard to see and are often confused with dandruff or hair... See the entire definition of NitNurse: 1) A person trained, licensed, or skilled in nursing. 2) To feed an infant at the ... See the entire definition of NurseNymph: A stage in the life cycle of certain arthropods, such as ticks and lice. The nymph ... See the entire definition of NymphPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainParasite: A plant or an animal organism that lives in or on another and takes its nourishm... See the entire definition of ParasiteParasitic: Having to do with a parasite, as in a parasitic infection; or acting like a par... See the entire definition of ParasiticPediculosis: Infested with lice. See also: Head lice; Pubic lice. Pharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPregnant: The state of carrying a developing fetus within the body. Prescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of PrescriptionPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisPubic lice: Parasitic insects found in the genital area of humans. Pubic lice are usually ... See the entire definition of Pubic licePubis: The front center portion of the pelvis. Public health: The approach to medicine that is concerned with the health of the community... See the entire definition of Public healthRagweed: Any of several weedy composite herbs that produce a pollen to which many people a... See the entire definition of RagweedRash: Breaking out (eruption) of the skin. A rash can be caused by an underlying medical c... See the entire definition of RashRecur: To occur again; to return. For example, a symptom, sign, or disease can recur. Recurrence: The return of a sign, symptom, or disease after a remission. The reappearance ... See the entire definition of RecurrenceRelapsing fever: An acute infection with recurrent episodes of fever caused by spirochetes... See the entire definition of Relapsing feverResistance: Opposition to something, or the ability to withstand something. For example, s... See the entire definition of ResistanceSore: 1. (adjective) A popular term for painful, such as a sore throat. 2. (... See the entire definition of SoreSubstance: 1. Material with particular features. Symptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomTemple: The area just behind and to the side of the forehead and the eye, above the side o... See the entire definition of TempleTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Tongue: A strong muscle that is anchored to the floor of the mouth. The tongue is covered ... See the entire definition of TongueTopical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalTrench fever: A disease borne by body lice that was first recognized in the trenches of... See the entire definition of Trench feverTyphus: One of a group of acute infections caused by rickettsiae, transmitted by arthropod... 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