Mumps Glossary of Terms
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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 painAbortion: In medicine, an abortion is the premature exit of the products of conception (t... See the entire definition of AbortionComplication: In medicine, an unanticipated problem that arises following, and is a result... See the entire definition of ComplicationCough: A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs, typically in order to clear the lung airwa... See the entire definition of CoughDeafness: Partial or complete hearing loss. Levels of hearing impairment vary from a mild ... See the entire definition of DeafnessDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDry skin: Abnormally dry skin. Can be caused by a dry climate, winter weather, deficiency... See the entire definition of Dry skinEar: The hearing organ. There are three sections of the ear, according to the anatomy tex... See the entire definition of EarEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEncephalitis: Inflammation of the brain, which may be caused by a bacterium, a virus, or a... See the entire definition of EncephalitisFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverHeadache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheImmunization: Vaccination. Immunizations work by stimulating the immune system, the natur... See the entire definition of ImmunizationIncubation period: In medicine, the time from the moment of exposure to an infectious agen... See the entire definition of Incubation period
Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionMeasles: An acute and highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, runny nose,... See the entire definition of MeaslesMeningitis: Inflammation of the meninges, the three membranes that envelop the brain and t... See the entire definition of MeningitisMMR: Measles, mumps, rubella vaccine, a combination vaccine. Mucous: Pertaining to mucus, a thick fluid produced by the lining of some tissues of the b... See the entire definition of MucousMumps: An acute (sudden, shortlived) viral illness that usually presents with inflammation... See the entire definition of MumpsNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckOnset: In medicine, the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness as, for ex... See the entire definition of OnsetOrchitis: Inflammation of the testis. Causes of orchitis include mumps and other infection... See the entire definition of OrchitisPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPancreatitis: Inflammation of the pancreas. Of the many causes of pancreatitis, the most c... See the entire definition of PancreatitisPediatric: Pertaining to children. Pharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPregnancy: 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 Prognosis
Puberty: Adolescence, the period in which the human body first becomes capable of reproduc... See the entire definition of PubertyScrotum: The pouch of skin that contains the testes, epididymides, and lower portions of t... See the entire definition of ScrotumSneeze: 1. As a verb, to suddenly expel air through the nose and mouth by an involu... See the entire definition of SneezeTestes: Plural of testis. Testicles: The testicles (also called testes or gonads) are the male sex glands. They are ... See the entire definition of TesticlesTrimester: In obstetrics, one of the three divisions of three months each during pregnancy... See the entire definition of TrimesterUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineVirus: A microorganism that is smaller than a bacterium that cannot grow or reproduce apar... See the entire definition of Virus
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