Myxedema Coma Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Myxedema Coma article.
Bioinformatics: The sum of the computational approaches to analyze, manage, and store biol... See the entire definition of BioinformaticsBlood sugar: Blood glucose. See also: High blood sugar; Low blood sugar. Breathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCarbon dioxide: A gas which is the byproduct of cellular metabolism and which collects in ... See the entire definition of Carbon dioxideCell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellComa: A state of deep, unarousable unconsciousness. A coma may occur as a result of head t... See the entire definition of ComaConsultant: An individual to whom one refers for expert advice or services. The use of con... See the entire definition of ConsultantCortical: Having to do with the cortex, the outer layer of an organ. Cortisol: A metabolite of the primary stress hormone cortisone. Cortisol is an essential f... See the entire definition of CortisolDischarge: 1.The flow of fluid from part of the body, such as from the nose or vag... See the entire definition of DischargeDry skin: Abnormally dry skin. Can be caused by a dry climate, winter weather, deficiency... See the entire definition of Dry skinECG: Electrocardiogram. Emergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEndocrinology: The study of the medical aspects of hormones, including diseases and condit... See the entire definition of EndocrinologyFatigue: 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 FeverGland: A group of cells that secrete a substance for use in the body. For example, the thy... See the entire definition of GlandGlucose: The simple sugar that is the chief source of energy. Glucose is found in the bloo... See the entire definition of GlucoseHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHeart failure: Inability of the heart to keep up with the demands on it and, specifically... See the entire definition of Heart failureHormone: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activit... See the entire definition of HormoneHypothyroid: Deficiency of thyroid hormone which is normally made by the thyroid gland wh... See the entire definition of HypothyroidismInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInformatics: The application of computers and statistics to the management of information.... See the entire definition of InformaticsIntensive care: See critical care. Internal medicine: The medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and medical treatment ... See the entire definition of Internal medicineIodide: The chemical form to which iodine in the diet is reduced before it is absorbed thr... See the entire definition of IodideLithium: A naturally occurring salt that, in purified form, is used to treat certain psych... See the entire definition of LithiumLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverMetabolism: The whole range of biochemical processes that occur within a living organism. ... See the entire definition of MetabolismMyxedema coma: A rare and life-threatening complication of hypothyroidism (low levels of t... See the entire definition of Myxedema comaNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckOxygen: The odorless gas that is present in the air and necessary to maintain life. Oxygen... See the entire definition of OxygenPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyShortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness ... See the entire definition of Shortness of breathStroke: The sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage of blood... See the entire definition of StrokeSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryThyroid: 1. The thyroid gland. Also, pertaining to the thyroid gland. 2. A p... See the entire definition of ThyroidThyroid gland: A gland that makes and stores hormones that help regulate the heart rate, b... See the entire definition of Thyroid glandThyroid hormone: A chemical substance made by the thyroid gland for export into the bloods... See the entire definition of Thyroid hormoneThyroid hormones: Chemical substances made by the thyroid gland, which is located in the... See the entire definition of Thyroid hormonesTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Urine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineVein: A blood vessel that carries blood that is low in oxygen content from the body back t... See the entire definition of Vein
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