Mononucleosis Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Mononucleosis article.
Abdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAbdominal pain: Pain in the belly. Abdominal pain can be acute or chronic. It may reflect ... See the entire definition of Abdominal painAcetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAirway: The path that air follows to get into and out of the lungs. The mouth and nose are... See the entire definition of AirwayAirway obstruction: Partial or complete blockage of the breathing passages to the lungs. C... See the entire definition of Airway obstructionAnemia: The condition of having a lower-than-normal number of red blood cells or quantity ... See the entire definition of AnemiaAntibody: An immunoglobulin, a specialized immune protein, produced because of the introdu... See the entire definition of AntibodyArms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Atypical: Unusual, or not fitting a single diagnostic Autoimmune: Pertaining to autoimmunity, a misdirected immune response that occurs when the... See the entire definition of AutoimmuneAutoimmune hemolytic anemia: A condition in which the immune system attacks the red blood ... See the entire definition of Autoimmune hemolytic anemiaAutoimmune process: A process in which the body's immune system attacks and destroys body ... See the entire definition of Autoimmune processBell's palsy: Paralysis of the nerve that supplies the facial muscles on one side of the f... See the entire definition of Bell's palsyBlood count: The calculated number of white or red blood cells (WBCs or RBCs) in a cubic m... See the entire definition of Blood countBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingBurkitt's lymphoma: See: Burkitt lymphoma. Carcinoma: Cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover body organs. Ex... See the entire definition of CarcinomaCell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellChest: 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 painComplete blood count: A set values of the cellular (formed elements) of blood. These meas... See the entire definition of Complete blood countComplication: In medicine, an unanticipated problem that arises following, and is a result... See the entire definition of ComplicationCranial: 1. Pertaining to the cranium or skull. 2. Toward the head. As oppo... See the entire definition of CranialDehydration: 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 DiagnosisEBV: Epstein-Barr virus. Encephalitis: Inflammation of the brain, which may be caused by a bacterium, a virus, or a... See the entire definition of EncephalitisEnlarged spleen: Splenomegaly, or an enlargement of the spleen. This condition can occur w... See the entire definition of Enlarged spleenEnzyme: A protein (or protein-based molecule) that speeds up a chemical reaction in a livi... See the entire definition of EnzymeEpstein-Barr virus: A virus in the herpes family that is best known as the cause of infect... See the entire definition of Epstein-Barr virusFatigue: A condition characterized by a lessened capacity for work and reduced efficiency ... See the entire definition of FatigueFever: 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. Headache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHemolytic: 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 anemiaHepatitis: Inflammation of the liver, irrespective of the cause. Hepatitis is caused by a ... See the entire definition of HepatitisHerpes: A family of viruses. Herpes also refers to infection with one of the human herpesv... See the entire definition of HerpesHygiene: The science of preventive medicine and the preservation of health. Also commonly ... See the entire definition of HygieneIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenImmunity: 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 InfectionInfectious mononucleosis: A specific viral infection (with the Epstein-Barr virus) in whic... See the entire definition of Infectious mononucleosisJaundice: Yellow staining of the skin and sclerae (the whites of the eyes) by abnormally h... See the entire definition of JaundiceKissing disease: A name for infectious mononucleosis ("mono"), a very common il... See the entire definition of Kissing diseaseLaboratory: 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 LungsLymph: The almost colorless fluid that travels through the lymphatic system, carrying cell... See the entire definition of LymphLymph node: One of many small, bean-shaped organs located throughout the lymphatic system.... See the entire definition of Lymph nodeLymphoma: A tumor of the lymphoid tissue. The major types of lymphoma are Hodgkin's diseas... See the entire definition of LymphomaMalaise: A vague feeling of discomfort, one that cannot be pinned down but is often sensed... See the entire definition of MalaiseMeningitis: Inflammation of the meninges, the three membranes that envelop the brain and t... See the entire definition of MeningitisMono: Popular name for infectious mononucleosis. 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