Lightning Strike Glossary of Terms
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Abdomen: The belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the... See the entire definition of AbdomenAbnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Blood count: The calculated number of white or red blood cells (WBCs or RBCs) in a cubic m... See the entire definition of Blood countBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCardiac: Having to do with the heart. Cataract: A clouding or loss of transparency of the lens in the eye as a result of tissu... See the entire definition of CataractCervical: Having to do with any kind of neck, including the neck on which the head is perc... See the entire definition of CervicalChest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestChest pain: Pain in the chest that can be a result of many things, including angina, heart... See the entire definition of Chest painCPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. CT 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 Ear
Eardrum: The tympanic membrane of the ear, or tympanum. The eardrum separates the middle e... See the entire definition of EardrumECG: Electrocardiogram. Electrocardiogram: A recording of the electrical activity of the heart. Abbreviated ECG an... See the entire definition of ElectrocardiogramEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEnzyme: A protein (or protein-based molecule) that speeds up a chemical reaction in a livi... See the entire definition of EnzymeEnzymes: Proteins that act as a catalysts in mediating and speeding a specific chemical re... See the entire definition of EnzymesExtremity: An uttermost part of the body, such as a hand or a foot. Head injury: Damage to any of the structures of the head as a result of trauma. While the ... See the entire definition of Head injuryHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartIndicate: In medicine, to make a treatment or procedure advisable because of a particular ... See the entire definition of IndicateInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryLeg: In popular usage, the part of the body from the top of the thigh down to the foot, an... See the entire definition of LegLightning injuries: A major source of injury and death from the environment, lightning is ... See the entire definition of Lightning injuriesLungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of Lungs
Neck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckNeck pain: Neck pain is the sensation of discomfort in the neck area. Neck pain can result... See the entire definition of Neck painNerve: 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 NeurologistPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainParalysis: Loss of voluntary movement (motor function). Paralysis that affects only one mu... See the entire definition of ParalysisPulse: The rhythmic dilation of an artery that results from beating of the heart. Pulse is... See the entire definition of PulseReferral: The recommendation of a medical or paramedical professional. If you get a refer... See the entire definition of ReferralScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanShortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness ... See the entire definition of Shortness of breathSkull: The skull is a collection of bones which encase the brain and give form to the hea... See the entire definition of SkullSpine: 1) The column of bone known as the vertebral column, which surrounds and protects ... See the entire definition of SpineSuperficial: In anatomy, on the surface or shallow. As opposed to deep. The skin is superf... See the entire definition of SuperficialSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTrauma: A physical or emotional injury.
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