Nosebleed (Epistaxis) Glossary of Terms
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Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAlcohol abuse: Use of alcoholic beverages to excess, either on individual occasions (binge... See the entire definition of Alcohol abuseAllergic rhinitis: Medical term for hay fever, an allergic reaction that mimics a chronic ... See the entire definition of Allergic rhinitisAnesthetic: A substance that causes lack of feeling or awareness, dulling pain to permit s... See the entire definition of AnestheticAnterior: The front, as opposed to the posterior. The anterior surface of the heart is tow... See the entire definition of AnteriorAntibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticAntihistamines: Drugs that combat the histamine released during an allergic reaction by bl... See the entire definition of AntihistaminesAnxiety: A feeling of apprehension and fear, characterized by physical symptoms such as pa... See the entire definition of AnxietyArtery: A vessel that carries blood high in oxygen content away from the heart to the far... See the entire definition of ArteryAspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinBenign: Not malignant. A benign tumor is one that does not invade surrounding tissue or sp... See the entire definition of BenignBlood count: The calculated number of white or red blood cells (WBCs or RBCs) in a cubic m... See the entire definition of Blood countBlood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBloody nose: Bleeding from the blood vessels of the nose. The nose is rich in blood vessel... See the entire definition of Bloody noseBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of Breathing
Cauterization: The use of heat to destroy abnormal cells. Also known as diathermy and elec... See the entire definition of CauterizationChemotherapy: 1. In the original sense, a chemical that binds to and specifically k... See the entire definition of ChemotherapyChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicCocaine: A substance derived from the leaves of the coca plant that is a bitter, addictive... See the entire definition of CocaineCough: A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs, typically in order to clear the lung airwa... See the entire definition of CoughDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessDrip: Short for intravenous drip, a device for administering a fluid drop-by-drop into a v... See the entire definition of DripEar: The hearing organ. There are three sections of the ear, according to the anatomy tex... See the entire definition of EarEmbolization: A treatment that clogs small blood vessels and blocks the flow of blood, suc... See the entire definition of EmbolizationEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEpistaxis: Medical term for nosebleed. The nose is a part of the body that is very rich i... See the entire definition of EpistaxisFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverHemophilia: An inherited disorder in which the ability of blood to clot normally is impair... See the entire definition of HemophiliaHemorrhage: Bleeding or the abnormal flow of blood.
High blood pressure: A repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg. Chro... See the entire definition of High blood pressureHumidifier: A machine that puts moisture into the air. Humidified air makes it easier to b... See the entire definition of HumidifierIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionIntervention: The act of intervening, interfering or interceding with the intent of modify... See the entire definition of InterventionKidney: 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 LaboratoryLeukemia: Cancer of the blood cells. Strictly speaking, leukemia should refer only to canc... See the entire definition of LeukemiaLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverLiver disease: Liver disease refers to any disorder of the liver. The liver is a large org... See the entire definition of Liver diseaseMalignancy: A tumor that is malignant (cancerous), that can invade and destroy nearby tiss... See the entire definition of MalignancyMedical history: 1. In clinical medicine, the patient's past and present which may ... See the entire definition of Medical historyMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthNasal: Having to do with the nose. Nasal septum: The dividing wall that runs down the middle of the nose, separating the two ... See the entire definition of Nasal septum
Nasopharynx: The area of the upper throat that lies behind the nose. In contrast to the or... See the entire definition of NasopharynxNose: The external midline projection from the face. The purpose of the nose is to warm, c... See the entire definition of NoseNose picking: Using the finger to remove debris from within the nose. Compulsive nose pick... See the entire definition of Nose pickingNosebleed: Bleeding from the blood vessels of the nose. The nose is rich in blood vessels ... See the entire definition of NosebleedNostril: The external opening of the nose. The nostrils are also called the nares. Numb: Numb, or numbness is a loss of the sensation of feeling in an area of the body. Numb... See the entire definition of NumbOintment: An oil-based preparation that is applied to the skin. Whereas an ointment has an... See the entire definition of OintmentOtolaryngologist: A physician specialized in diagnosing and treating diseases of the head ... See the entire definition of OtolaryngologistPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPlatelet: An irregular, disc-shaped element in the blood that assists in blood clotting.... See the entire definition of PlateletPlexus: 1. In medicine, a network or tangle of lymphatic vessels, nerves, or veins.... See the entire definition of PlexusPosterior: The back or behind, as opposed to the anterior. Predispose: To make more likely or render susceptible. Smoking predisposes to a number of ... See the entire definition of PredisposePrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisRash: Breaking out (eruption) of the skin. A rash can be caused by an underlying medical c... See the entire definition of Rash
Recurrent: Appearing or occurring again. For example, a recurrent fever is a fever that ha... See the entire definition of RecurrentRespiratory: Having to do with respiration. Rhinitis: Irritation of the nose. Saline: Relating to salt. As an adjective, "saline" means "salty, containing salt." As a n... See the entire definition of SalineSeptum: A dividing wall or enclosure. For example, the septum of the nose is the thin cart... See the entire definition of SeptumSinus: 1. An air-filled cavity in a dense portion of a skull bone. The sinuses decr... See the entire definition of SinusSneeze: 1. As a verb, to suddenly expel air through the nose and mouth by an involu... See the entire definition of SneezeSpeculum: An instrument that is used to widen the opening of the vagina so that the cervix... See the entire definition of SpeculumStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachStool: The solid matter that is discharged in a bowel movement. Surgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryThroat: The throat is the anterior (front) portion of the neck beginning at the back of th... See the entire definition of ThroatTopical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Tylenol: See: Acetaminophen.
Urine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineVascular: Relating to blood vessels. For example, the vascular system in the body includes... See the entire definition of VascularVessel: A tube in the body that carries fluids. Examples of vessels are blood vessels and ... See the entire definition of VesselVomit: Matter from the stomach that has come up into and may be ejected beyond the mouth, ... See the entire definition of VomitWarfarin: An anticoagulant drug (brand names: Coumarin, Panwarfin, Sofarin) taken to prev... See the entire definition of Warfarin
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