Pinkeye Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Pinkeye article.
Allergic conjunctivitis: Inflammation of the whites of the eyes (conjunctivae), with itchi... See the entire definition of Allergic conjunctivitisAntibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticBacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) ... See the entire definition of BacteriaBacterial: Of or pertaining to bacteria, as in a bacterial lung infection. Blepharitis: Inflammation of the eyelids. Blepharitis occurs in two forms, anterior and po... See the entire definition of BlepharitisBlurred vision: Lack of sharpness of vision with, as a result, the inability to see fine d... See the entire definition of Blurred visionChalazion: A cyst of the little glands in the eyelids that make a lubricant which they di... See the entire definition of ChalazionChills: feelings of coldness accompanied by shivering. Chills may develop after exposure t... See the entire definition of ChillsCompress: Cloth or another material applied under pressure to an area of the skin and held... See the entire definition of CompressConjunctiva: A thin, clear, moist membrane that coats the inner surfaces of the eyelids (p... See the entire definition of ConjunctivaConjunctivitis: Inflammation of the membrane covering the surface of the eyeball. It can b... See the entire definition of ConjunctivitisCornea: The clear front window of the eye, which transmits and focuses light into the eye.... See the entire definition of CorneaDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDischarge: 1.The flow of fluid from part of the body, such as from the nose or vag... See the entire definition of DischargeEar: The hearing organ. There are three sections of the ear, according to the anatomy tex... See the entire definition of Ear
Emergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEpidemic: The occurrence of more cases of a disease than would be expected in a community... See the entire definition of EpidemicEyelid: The lid or cover of the eye, a movable fold of skin and muscle that can be closed ... See the entire definition of EyelidFamily practice: The medical specialty which provides continuing and comprehensive health ... See the entire definition of Family practiceFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFlu: Short for influenza. The flu is caused by viruses that infect the respiratory tract w... See the entire definition of FluFungal: Pertaining to a fungus. For example, a fungal skin infection. Fungus: A single-celled or multicellular organism. Fungi can be true pathogens (such as hi... See the entire definition of FungusGland: A group of cells that secrete a substance for use in the body. For example, the thy... See the entire definition of GlandInfection: 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 InflammationIris: The circular, colored curtain of the eye. The opening of the iris forms the pupil. T... See the entire definition of IrisItching: An uncomfortable sensation in the skin that feels as if something is crawling on ... See the entire definition of ItchingKeratoconjunctivitis: Inflammation of the eye that involves both the cornea and conjunctiv... See the entire definition of KeratoconjunctivitisLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of Laboratory
Lymph: The almost colorless fluid that travels through the lymphatic system, carrying cell... See the entire definition of LymphLymph node: One of many small, bean-shaped organs located throughout the lymphatic system.... See the entire definition of Lymph nodeMPH: Master of public health, a degree designating successful training in analyzing past, ... See the entire definition of MPHNode: Literally a knot, a node is a collection of tissue. For example a lymph node, is a ... See the entire definition of NodeOcular: Having to do with the eye. Ointment: An oil-based preparation that is applied to the skin. Whereas an ointment has an... See the entire definition of OintmentOnset: In medicine, the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness as, for ex... See the entire definition of OnsetOphthalmologist: A physician who practices ophthalmology. Ophthalmology: The art and science of eye ?medicine. Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPenis: The external male sex organ. The penis contains two chambers, the corpora cavernosa... See the entire definition of PenisPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPinkeye: Also called conjunctivitis. Redness or irritation of the conjunctivae, the membra... See the entire definition of PinkeyePrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisPupil: The opening of the iris. The pupil may appear to open (dilate) and close (constrict... See the entire definition of Pupil
Respiratory: Having to do with respiration. Sensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationSensitivity: 1. In psychology, the quality of being sensitive. As, for example, sen... See the entire definition of SensitivitySurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySymptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomTemple: The area just behind and to the side of the forehead and the eye, above the side o... See the entire definition of TempleVagina: The muscular canal that extends from the cervix to the outside of the body. It is ... See the entire definition of VaginaViral: Of or pertaining to a virus. For example, if a person has a viral rash, the rash wa... See the entire definition of ViralVirus: A microorganism that is smaller than a bacterium that cannot grow or reproduce apar... See the entire definition of VirusViruses: Small living particles that can infect cells and change how the cells function. I... See the entire definition of Viruses
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