Motion Sickness Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Motion Sickness article.
Acupressure: The application of pressure on specific points on the body to control symptom... See the entire definition of AcupressureAlprazolam: A benzodiazepine sedative that causes dose-related depression of the central n... See the entire definition of AlprazolamAlternative medicine: Healing arts not taught in traditional Western medical schools that ... See the entire definition of Alternative medicineAngle-closure glaucoma: This condition can be acute or chronic. It consists of increased ... See the entire definition of Angle-closure glaucomaAnterior: The front, as opposed to the posterior. The anterior surface of the heart is tow... See the entire definition of AnteriorAnticipation: The progressively earlier appearance and increased severity of a disease fro... See the entire definition of AnticipationAntihistamines: Drugs that combat the histamine released during an allergic reaction by bl... See the entire definition of AntihistaminesBenzodiazepines: A class of drugs that act as tranquilizers and are commonly used in the t... See the entire definition of BenzodiazepinesBlurred vision: Lack of sharpness of vision with, as a result, the inability to see fine d... See the entire definition of Blurred visionBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainCaffeine: A stimulant compound found naturally in coffee, tea, cocoa (chocolate), and kola... See the entire definition of CaffeineCardiac: Having to do with the heart. Clinical trials: Trials to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of medications or medical... See the entire definition of Clinical trialsDehydration: 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 Diagnosis
Dizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessDry mouth: The condition of not having enough saliva to keep the mouth wet. This is due to... See the entire definition of Dry mouthEar: The hearing organ. There are three sections of the ear, according to the anatomy tex... See the entire definition of EarElectrolyte: A substance that dissociates into ions in solution and acquires the capacity ... See the entire definition of ElectrolyteGastric: Having to do with the stomach. Ginger: Ginger, the rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale, has been used as medicine in... See the entire definition of GingerGlaucoma: A common eye condition in which the fluid pressure inside the eyes rises becaus... See the entire definition of GlaucomaHypotension: Any blood pressure that is below the normal expected for an individual in a ... See the entire definition of HypotensionIncidence: The frequency with which something, such as a disease or trait, appears in a pa... See the entire definition of IncidenceInner ear: A highly complex structure whose essential component for hearing is the membran... See the entire definition of Inner earInvoluntary: Done other than in accordance with the conscious will of the individual. The ... See the entire definition of InvoluntaryLabyrinthitis: Inflammation of the labyrinth of the ear, which can be accompanied by verti... See the entire definition of LabyrinthitisMalaise: A vague feeling of discomfort, one that cannot be pinned down but is often sensed... See the entire definition of MalaiseMigraine: Usually, periodic attacks of headaches on one or both sides of the head. These ... See the entire definition of MigraineMotion sickness: A disorder of the sense of balance and equilibrium and, hence, the sense ... See the entire definition of Motion sickness
Mouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthNausea: 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 NeckPhysical therapy: A branch of rehabilitative health that uses specially designed exercises... See the entire definition of Physical therapyPlasma: The liquid part of the blood and lymphatic fluid, which makes up about half of the... See the entire definition of PlasmaPregnant: The state of carrying a developing fetus within the body. Proximal: Toward the beginning, the nearer of two (or more) items. For example, the proxim... See the entire definition of ProximalRecurrent: Appearing or occurring again. For example, a recurrent fever is a fever that ha... See the entire definition of RecurrentScopolamine: A naturally occurring member of a large chemical class of compounds called a... See the entire definition of ScopolamineSensory: Relating to sensation, to the perception of a stimulus, to the voyage made by inc... See the entire definition of SensoryStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachSweating: The act of secreting fluid from the skin by the sweat (sudoriferous) glands. The... See the entire definition of SweatingSymptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomSyncope: Partial or complete loss of consciousness with interruption of awareness of one... See the entire definition of SyncopeSynthesis: Putting together different entities to make a whole which is new and different.... See the entire definition of Synthesis
Therapy: 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 TongueTorticollis: The most common of the focal dystonias, a state of excessive or inadequate mu... See the entire definition of TorticollisUrinary: Having to do with the function or anatomy of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or ur... See the entire definition of UrinaryVestibular: 1) Having to do with a structure that is a vestibule (entrance), such as the... See the entire definition of VestibularVestibular system: A system that is composed Wrist: The part of the hand that is nearest the forearm and consists of the carpal bones a... See the entire definition of WristXanax: See: Alprazolam.
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