Malaria Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Malaria article.
Acquired: Not inherited, or present at birth (congenital), but developing after birth. For... See the entire definition of AcquiredAnemia: The condition of having a lower-than-normal number of red blood cells or quantity ... See the entire definition of AnemiaBlood transfusion: The transfer of blood or blood components from one person (the donor) i... See the entire definition of Blood transfusionCalcium: A mineral found mainly in the hard part of bones, where it is stored. Calcium is ... See the entire definition of CalciumCDC: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the US agency charged with tracking a... See the entire definition of CDCCerebral: Of or pertaining to the cerebrum or the brain. Chills: feelings of coldness accompanied by shivering. Chills may develop after exposure t... See the entire definition of ChillsCholera: An infectious disease characterized by intense vomiting and profuse watery diarrh... See the entire definition of CholeraComa: A state of deep, unarousable unconsciousness. A coma may occur as a result of head t... See the entire definition of ComaCure: 1. To heal, to make well, to restore to good health. 2. A time withou... See the entire definition of CureDehydration: Excessive loss of body water. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that ca... See the entire definition of DehydrationDengue: Also known as Dengue fever, an acute mosquito-borne viral illness of sudden onset ... See the entire definition of DengueDengue fever: An acute mosquito-borne viral illness of sudden onset with headache, fever, ... See the entire definition of Dengue feverDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDNA: Deoxyribonucleic acid. One of two types of molecules that encode genetic information... See the entire definition of DNADoxycycline: Brand name: Vibramycin. A synthetic broad-spectrum antibiotic derived from te... See the entire definition of DoxycyclineEdema: The swelling of soft tissues as a result of excess fluid accumulation. Edema is oft... See the entire definition of EdemaEnzyme: A protein (or protein-based molecule) that speeds up a chemical reaction in a livi... See the entire definition of EnzymeFebrile: Feverish. Fever: 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 FluFood and Drug Administration: An agency within the US Public Health Service that provides ... See the entire definition of Food and Drug AdministrationHeadache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHemolytic: Referring to hemolysis, the destruction of red blood cells which leads to the r... See the entire definition of HemolyticHemolytic anemia: Anemia due to the destruction, rather than underproduction, of red blood... See the entire definition of Hemolytic anemiaImmunity: 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 InfectionKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverLungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsMalaria: An infectious disease caused by protozoan parasites from the Plasmodium family th... See the entire definition of MalariaMaternal: 1. Pertaining to the mother as, for example, the maternal mortality rate.... See the entire definition of MaternalMicroscope: An optical instrument that augments the power of the eye to see small objects.... See the entire definition of MicroscopeMicroscopy: The examination of minute objects by means of a microscope, an instrument whic... See the entire definition of MicroscopyMiscarriage: Inadvertent loss of a pregnancy before the fetus is viable. A considerable pr... See the entire definition of MiscarriageMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaOrgan: A relatively independent part of the body that carries out one or more special func... See the entire definition of OrganOrgan failure: The failure of an essential system in the body. Multiple organ failure is t... See the entire definition of Organ failureParasite: A plant or an animal organism that lives in or on another and takes its nourishm... See the entire definition of ParasitePediatric: Pertaining to children. Pharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPhosphate: A form of phosphoric acid. Calcium phosphate makes bones and teeth hard. Placenta: A temporary organ that joins the mother and fetus, transferring oxygen and nutri... See the entire definition of PlacentaPlasmodium: The genus of the class of Sporazoa that includes the parasite that causes mala... See the entire definition of PlasmodiumPregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisProphylaxis: The prevention of disease. Proteins: Large molecules composed of one or more chains of amino acids in a specific orde... See the entire definition of ProteinsPulmonary: Having to do with the lungs. Pulmonary edema: Fluid in the lungs. Quinine: The original antimalarial agent, quinine took its name from the Peruvian Indian w... See the entire definition of QuinineRecurrent: Appearing or occurring again. For example, a recurrent fever is a fever that ha... See the entire definition of RecurrentRed blood cells: The blood cells that carry oxygen. Red cells contain hemoglobin and it is... See the entire definition of Red blood cellsRed cells: Short for red blood cells, the oxygen/carbon dioxide carrying cells in blood. A... See the entire definition of Red cellsRelapse: The return of signs and symptoms of a disease after a remission. Rupture: A break or tear in any organ (such as the spleen) or soft tissue (such as the ach... See the entire definition of RuptureSpleen: An organ that is located in the upper-left part of the abdomen, not far from the s... See the entire definition of SpleenSweating: The act of secreting fluid from the skin by the sweat (sudoriferous) glands. The... See the entire definition of SweatingTemple: 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. Transfusion: The transfer of blood or blood products from one person (the donor) into the ... See the entire definition of TransfusionTransplant: The grafting of a tissue from one place to another, just as in botany a bu... See the entire definition of TransplantTuberculosis: A highly contagious infection caused by the bacterium called Mycobacterium ... See the entire definition of TuberculosisTyphoid: See: Typhoid fever. Vibramycin: Brand name for doxycycline. Yellow fever: An acute systemic (bodywide) illness caused by a virus called a Flavivirus. ... See the entire definition of Yellow fever
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