Pilonidal Cyst Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Pilonidal Cyst article.
Abscess: A local accumulation of pus anywhere in the body. The following are some example... See the entire definition of AbscessAcquired: Not inherited, or present at birth (congenital), but developing after birth. For... See the entire definition of AcquiredAnesthetic: A substance that causes lack of feeling or awareness, dulling pain to permit s... See the entire definition of AnestheticAnus: The opening of the rectum to the outside of the body. Asymptomatic: Without symptoms. For example, an asymptomatic infection is an infection wit... See the entire definition of AsymptomaticCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCarcinoma: Cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover body organs. Ex... See the entire definition of CarcinomaCell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellCellulitis: A spreading bacterial infection underneath the skin surface characterized by r... See the entire definition of CellulitisChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicChronicity: The state of being chronic, having a long duration. Coccygeal: Referring to the coccyx, the small tail-like bone at the bottom of the spine, t... See the entire definition of CoccygealCoccyx: The small tail-like bone at the bottom of the spine, very near the anus. It is the... See the entire definition of CoccyxCongenital: A condition that is present at birth, whether or not it is inherited. Cyst: A closed sac or capsule, usually filled with fluid or semisolid material. 
Cysts: Cysts are abnormal, closed sac-like structures within a tissue that contain a liqui... See the entire definition of CystsDebridement: The act of debriding (removing dead, contaminated or adherent tissue or forei... See the entire definition of DebridementDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisElectrolysis: Permanent removal of body hair, including the hair root, with an electronic ... See the entire definition of ElectrolysisEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentExcise: To cut out entirely. For example, a scalpel or laser beam may be used to excise a ... See the entire definition of ExciseFamily history: The family structure and relationships within the family, including inform... See the entire definition of Family historyFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverHygiene: The science of preventive medicine and the preservation of health. Also commonly ... See the entire definition of HygieneIncidence: The frequency with which something, such as a disease or trait, appears in a pa... See the entire definition of IncidenceIncision: 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 InfectionInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationIngrown hair: An embedded (ingrown) hair or tuft of hair. Laser: A powerful beam of light that is used in some types of surgery to cut or destroy ti... See the entire definition of Laser
Mortality: A fatal outcome or, in one word, death. The word "mortality" is derived from "m... See the entire definition of MortalityObese: Well above ones normal weight. A person has traditionally been considered to be obe... See the entire definition of ObeseOperating room: A facility that is equipped for performing surgery. Abbreviated OR. Outpatient: A patient who is not hospitalized, but instead comes to a physician?s office, ... See the entire definition of OutpatientPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPhenol: 1. A poisonous corrosive compound obtained by the distillation of coal tar ... See the entire definition of PhenolPilonidal: Refers to an embedded (ingrown) hair or tuft of hair. Literally, a nest of hair... See the entire definition of PilonidalPilonidal cyst: An abscess that occurs in the cleft between the buttocks at the base of th... See the entire definition of Pilonidal cystPilonidal sinus: A sinus tract from which there may be chronic drainage of pus, due to an ... See the entire definition of Pilonidal sinusPredispose: 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 PrognosisPurulent: Pertaining to pus. Containing or composed of pus. Pus: A thick, whitish-yellow fluid that results from the accumulation of white blood cells... See the entire definition of PusRecurrence: The return of a sign, symptom, or disease after a remission. The reappearance ... See the entire definition of Recurrence
Recurrent: Appearing or occurring again. For example, a recurrent fever is a fever that ha... See the entire definition of RecurrentSacrococcygeal: Pertaining to both the sacrum and coccyx (the tailbone). Teratomas are oft... See the entire definition of SacrococcygealSaline: Relating to salt. As an adjective, "saline" means "salty, containing salt." As a n... See the entire definition of SalineSinus: 1. An air-filled cavity in a dense portion of a skull bone. The sinuses decr... See the entire definition of SinusSpine: 1) The column of bone known as the vertebral column, which surrounds and protects ... See the entire definition of SpineSquamous cell carcinoma: Cancer that begins in squamous cells -- thin, flat cells that loo... See the entire definition of Squamous cell carcinomaSubcutaneous: Under the skin. For example, a subcutaneous injection is an injection in whi... See the entire definition of SubcutaneousSurgeon: 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 SurgerySystemic: Affecting the entire body. A systemic disease such as diabetes can affect the wh... See the entire definition of SystemicTailbone: Popular name for the coccyx, the small bone at the bottom of the spine made up o... See the entire definition of TailboneTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Weight loss: Weight loss is a decrease in body weight resulting from either voluntary (die... See the entire definition of Weight loss
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