Onychomycosis Glossary of Terms
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Anatomy: The study of human or animal form, by observation or examination of the living be... See the entire definition of AnatomyAntifungal: A medication that limits or prevents the growth of yeasts and other fungal org... See the entire definition of AntifungalAspergillus: A family of fungal organisms and molds, some of which can cause disease. Avulsion: Tearing away. A nerve can be avulsed by an injury, as can part of a bone. Bacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) ... See the entire definition of BacteriaCandida albicans: A yeast-like fungal organism found in small amounts in the normal human... See the entire definition of Candida albicansCandidiasis: Disease caused by the yeast Candida albicans. Candida albicans can cause vagi... See the entire definition of CandidiasisChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicCure: 1. To heal, to make well, to restore to good health. 2. A time withou... See the entire definition of CureDermatologist: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin problems... See the entire definition of DermatologistDermatology: 1. The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and... See the entire definition of DermatologyDiabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDistal: The more (or most) distant of two (or more) things. For example, the distal end of... See the entire definition of DistalFamily history: The family structure and relationships within the family, including inform... See the entire definition of Family history
FDA: Food and Drug Administration. Fingernail: A fingernail is produced by living skin cells in the finger. A fingernail cons... See the entire definition of FingernailFood and Drug Administration: An agency within the US Public Health Service that provides ... See the entire definition of Food and Drug AdministrationFungal: Pertaining to a fungus. For example, a fungal skin infection. Fungal nail infection: The most common fungus infection of the nails is onychomycosis. Fungi: Plural of fungus. Fungus: A single-celled or multicellular organism. Fungi can be true pathogens (such as hi... See the entire definition of FungusHeart: 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 failureHIV: Acronym for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, the cause of AIDS (acquired immunodefi... See the entire definition of HIVImmune: Protected against infection, usually by the presence of antibodies. Immune system: A complex system that is responsible for distinguishing a person from every... See the entire definition of Immune systemImmunosuppression: Suppression of the immune system and its ability to fight infection. Im... See the entire definition of ImmunosuppressionIncidence: The frequency with which something, such as a disease or trait, appears in a pa... See the entire definition of IncidenceInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of Infection
Inflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryInternal medicine: The medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and medical treatment ... See the entire definition of Internal medicineLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryLaser: A powerful beam of light that is used in some types of surgery to cut or destroy ti... See the entire definition of LaserLateral: 1. In anatomy, the side of the body or a body part that is farther from th... See the entire definition of LateralLiver: 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 diseaseLunula: 1. The crescent-shaped area at the base of a fingernail or toenail. 2./... See the entire definition of LunulaMembrane: A very thin layer of tissue that covers a 'surface. Microscope: An optical instrument that augments the power of the eye to see small objects.... See the entire definition of MicroscopeMicroscopic: So small it cannot be seen without the aid of microscope. As opposed to macro... See the entire definition of MicroscopicMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMucous: Pertaining to mucus, a thick fluid produced by the lining of some tissues of the b... See the entire definition of MucousNail: In medicine, there are two types of nails. One is just a plain old metal nail used t... See the entire definition of Nail
Nausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveObjective: In a microscope, the objective (also called the objective lens) is the lens nea... See the entire definition of ObjectiveOnycholysis: Loosening of a nail from the nail bed, usually starting at the border of the ... See the entire definition of OnycholysisOnychomycosis: Fungus infection of the nail bed under the fingernails or toenails. Onychom... See the entire definition of OnychomycosisPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainParesthesia: An abnormal sensation of the body, such as numbness, tingling, or burning. Pathogen: An agent of disease. For example, Bacillus anthracis is the pathogen that causes... See the entire definition of PathogenPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPotassium: The major positive ion (cation) found inside cells. The chemical notation for p... See the entire definition of PotassiumPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisProximal: Toward the beginning, the nearer of two (or more) items. For example, the proxim... See the entire definition of ProximalRecurrence: The return of a sign, symptom, or disease after a remission. The reappearance ... See the entire definition of RecurrenceResidual: Something left behind. With residual disease, the disease has not been eradicate... See the entire definition of ResidualRule out: Term used in medicine, meaning to eliminate or exclude something from considera... See the entire definition of Rule out
Sensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationSodium: The major positive ion (cation) in the fluid surrounding cells in the body. The ch... See the entire definition of SodiumStage: As regards cancer, the extent of a cancer, especially whether the disease has spre... See the entire definition of StageStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachSuperficial: In anatomy, on the surface or shallow. As opposed to deep. The skin is superf... See the entire definition of SuperficialSurgeon: A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity via operative or manual meth... See the entire definition of SurgeonSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySweat: A colorless transparent acidic fluid with a distinctive odor secreted by the small ... See the entire definition of SweatTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Tinea unguium: The most common fungus infection of the nails, also called onychomycosis. Toenail: A toenail is produced by living skin cells in the toe. A toenail consists of seve... See the entire definition of ToenailTopical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Urea: A nitrogen-containing substance normally cleared from the blood by the kidney into t... See the entire definition of UreaYeast infection: Overgrowth of yeast can affect the skin (yeast rash), mouth (thrush), di... See the entire definition of Yeast infection
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