Thrush Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Thrush article.
Acidophilus: Bacteria found in yogurt that can help restore a supportive bacterial environ... See the entire definition of AcidophilusAsthma: A common lung disorder in which inflammation causes the bronchi to swell and narro... See the entire definition of AsthmaBirth control: Birth control is the use of any practices, methods, or devices to prevent p... See the entire definition of Birth controlBreastfeeding: Feeding a child human breast milk. According to the American Academy of Ped... See the entire definition of BreastfeedingBuccal mucosa: The inner lining of the cheeks and lips. Candida 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 CandidiasisCheek: The side of the face, which forms the side wall of the mouth. The cheekbone is part... See the entire definition of CheekChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicChronic obstructive pulmonary disease: COPD. Any disorder that persistently obstructs bron... See the entire definition of Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseCOPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Any disorder that persistently obstructs bron... See the entire definition of COPDCure: 1. To heal, to make well, to restore to good health. 2. A time withou... See the entire definition of CureDermatitis: Inflammation of the skin, either due to direct contact with an irritating sub... See the entire definition of DermatitisDiabetes: 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 Diagnosis
Diaper rash: An inflammatory reaction localized to the area of skin usually covered by the... See the entire definition of Diaper rashDiarrhea: A common condition that involves unusually frequent and liquid bowel movements. ... See the entire definition of DiarrheaFungal: Pertaining to a fungus. For example, a fungal skin infection. Gingiva: The gums. Homeopathic: Pertaining to homeopathy. Hygiene: The science of preventive medicine and the preservation of health. Also commonly ... See the entire definition of HygieneImmunosuppressive: 1. Pertaining to immunosuppression, the suppression of the immun... See the entire definition of ImmunosuppressiveInfant: A young baby, from birth to 12 months of age. Infant formula: A substitute for breast milk for feeding infants. Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryMaternal: 1. Pertaining to the mother as, for example, the maternal mortality rate.... See the entire definition of MaternalMetered dose inhaler: See: Metered-dose inhaler. Mouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMucosa: Having to do with a mucous membrane. For example, the oral mucosa.
Nebulizer: A device for administering a medication by spraying a fine mist. Also known as ... See the entire definition of NebulizerNursing: 1) Profession concerned with the provision of services essential to the maintena... See the entire definition of NursingOral candidiasis: Yeast infection of the mouth and throat caused by the fungus Candida alb... See the entire definition of Oral candidiasisPulmonary: Having to do with the lungs. Rash: Breaking out (eruption) of the skin. A rash can be caused by an underlying medical c... See the entire definition of RashRelapse: The return of signs and symptoms of a disease after a remission. Residual: Something left behind. With residual disease, the disease has not been eradicate... See the entire definition of ResidualSteroid: One of a large group of chemical substances classified by a specific carbon struc... See the entire definition of SteroidStomach: 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. Study population: The group of individuals in a study. In a clinical trial, the participan... See the entire definition of Study populationSuperficial: In anatomy, on the surface or shallow. As opposed to deep. The skin is superf... See the entire definition of SuperficialTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Thrush: Yeast infection of the mouth and throat, characterized by patches of white, caused... See the entire definition of ThrushTongue: A strong muscle that is anchored to the floor of the mouth. The tongue is covered ... See the entire definition of Tongue
Topical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineYeast infection: Overgrowth of yeast can affect the skin (yeast rash), mouth (thrush), di... See the entire definition of Yeast infectionYogurt: A common dish made of milk curdled and fermented with a culture of Lactobacillus (... See the entire definition of Yogurt
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