Paronychia (Nail Infection) Glossary of Terms
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Abscess: A local accumulation of pus anywhere in the body. The following are some example... See the entire definition of AbscessAntibacterial: Anything that destroys bacteria or suppresses their growth or their ability... See the entire definition of AntibacterialBacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) ... See the entire definition of BacteriaCellulitis: A spreading bacterial infection underneath the skin surface characterized by r... See the entire definition of CellulitisChills: feelings of coldness accompanied by shivering. Chills may develop after exposure t... See the entire definition of ChillsChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicCuts: Severed skin. Washing a cut or scrape with soap and water and keeping it clean and d... See the entire definition of CutsDiabetes: 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 DiagnosisDrain: A device for removing fluid from a cavity or wound. A drain is typically a tube or ... See the entire definition of DrainEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFingernail: A fingernail is produced by living skin cells in the finger. A fingernail cons... See the entire definition of FingernailFungal: Pertaining to a fungus. For example, a fungal skin infection. Incision: A cut through skin or other tissue performed by a health care professional. 
Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionNail: In medicine, there are two types of nails. One is just a plain old metal nail used t... See the entire definition of NailNumb: Numb, or numbness is a loss of the sensation of feeling in an area of the body. Numb... See the entire definition of NumbPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainParonychia: Inflammation of the folds of tissue surrounding the nail due to infection or i... See the entire definition of ParonychiaPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisPus: A thick, whitish-yellow fluid that results from the accumulation of white blood cells... See the entire definition of PusPustule: A pustule is a small collection of pus in the top layer of skin (epidermis) or be... See the entire definition of PustuleRecurrent: Appearing or occurring again. For example, a recurrent fever is a fever that ha... See the entire definition of RecurrentSore: 1. (adjective) A popular term for painful, such as a sore throat. 2. (... See the entire definition of SoreToenail: A toenail is produced by living skin cells in the toe. A toenail consists of seve... See the entire definition of ToenailTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Virus: A microorganism that is smaller than a bacterium that cannot grow or reproduce apar... See the entire definition of Virus
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