Plague Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Plague article.
Abdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAbdominal pain: Pain in the belly. Abdominal pain can be acute or chronic. It may reflect ... See the entire definition of Abdominal painAntibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticArms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Bacillus: A large family of bacteria that are rod-like in shape. They include the bacteria... See the entire definition of BacillusBacteria: 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. Bacterium: The singular of bacteria. Bioterrorism: Terrorism using biologic agents that are harmful to humans. Biological disea... See the entire definition of BioterrorismBlack Death: The Medieval black plague that ravaged Europe and killed a third of its popul... See the entire definition of Black DeathBlood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingBubonic plague: An infectious disease that is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis and ... See the entire definition of Bubonic plagueCDC: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the US agency charged with tracking a... See the entire definition of CDCCenters for Disease Control and Prevention: The US agency charged with tracking and invest... See the entire definition of Centers for Disease Control and PreventionChest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestChills: feelings of coldness accompanied by shivering. Chills may develop after exposure t... See the entire definition of ChillsConstipation: Infrequent and frequently incomplete bowel movements. Constipation is the op... See the entire definition of ConstipationCough: A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs, typically in order to clear the lung airwa... See the entire definition of CoughDermatologist: 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 DermatologyDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDiarrhea: A common condition that involves unusually frequent and liquid bowel movements. ... See the entire definition of DiarrheaEpidemic: The occurrence of more cases of a disease than would be expected in a community... See the entire definition of EpidemicEsophagus: The tube that connects the pharynx (throat) with the stomach. The esophagus lie... See the entire definition of EsophagusFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverGangrene: Tissue death due to loss of adequate blood supply. Sometimes bacteria invade suc... See the entire definition of GangreneGerm: 1. A cell or group of cells (called a primordium) capable of developing into ... See the entire definition of GermGland: A group of cells that secrete a substance for use in the body. For example, the thy... See the entire definition of GlandGroin: The area where the thigh meets the hip. Headache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHygiene: The science of preventive medicine and the preservation of health. Also commonly ... See the entire definition of HygieneInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionIntensive care: See critical care. Low blood pressure: Any blood pressure that is below the normal expected for an individua... See the entire definition of Low blood pressureLungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsLymph: The almost colorless fluid that travels through the lymphatic system, carrying cell... See the entire definition of LymphLymph gland: See Lymph node. Lymph node: One of many small, bean-shaped organs located throughout the lymphatic system.... See the entire definition of Lymph nodeMemory: 1. The ability to recover information about past events or knowledge. ... See the entire definition of MemoryMeningitis: Inflammation of the meninges, the three membranes that envelop the brain and t... See the entire definition of MeningitisMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMPH: Master of public health, a degree designating successful training in analyzing past, ... See the entire definition of MPHNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckNode: Literally a knot, a node is a collection of tissue. For example a lymph node, is a ... See the entire definition of NodeOrgan: A relatively independent part of the body that carries out one or more special func... See the entire definition of OrganOxygen: The odorless gas that is present in the air and necessary to maintain life. Oxygen... See the entire definition of OxygenPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPandemic: An epidemic (a sudden outbreak) that becomes very widespread and affects a whol... See the entire definition of PandemicPediatrics: The field of medicine that is concerned with the health of infants, children, ... See the entire definition of PediatricsPestis: The plague. An infectious disease due to a bacteria called Yersinia pestis. Pharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPlague: The plague is an infectious disease due to a bacteria called Yersinia pestis. Pneumonic plague: Infection of the lungs by Yersina pestis, the bacterial agent that cause... See the entire definition of Pneumonic plaguePoison: Any substance that can cause severe organ damage or death if ingested, breathed in... See the entire definition of PoisonPoison control center: A special information center set up to inform people about how to r... See the entire definition of Poison Control CenterPoisoning: Taking a substance that is injurious to health or can cause death. Poisoning i... See the entire definition of PoisoningPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisSeptic: Infected, or denoting infection. For example, septic shock is shock that is caused... See the entire definition of SepticShock: In medicine, a critical condition that is brought on by a sudden drop in blood flow... See the entire definition of ShockShortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness ... See the entire definition of Shortness of breathSmallpox: A highly contagious and frequently fatal viral disease that is characterized by ... See the entire definition of SmallpoxSore: 1. (adjective) A popular term for painful, such as a sore throat. 2. (... See the entire definition of SoreSore throat: Pain in the throat. Sore throat may be caused by many different causes, inclu... See the entire definition of Sore throatSputum: Mucous material from the lungs that is produced (brought up) by coughing. Stomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachSurgeon: A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity via operative or manual meth... See the entire definition of SurgeonSurgeon General: In the United States, the chief medical officer of the U.S. Public Health... See the entire definition of Surgeon GeneralSwelling of the brain: See: Cerebral edema. Symptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomTetracycline: A family of broad-spectrum antibiotics effective against a remarkably wide v... See the entire definition of TetracyclineThroat: The throat is the anterior (front) portion of the neck beginning at the back of th... See the entire definition of ThroatTicks: Small wingless bloodsucking insects that, along with the mite, belongs to the order... See the entire definition of TicksToxicology: The study of the nature, effects, and detection of poisons (toxins) and the tr... See the entire definition of ToxicologyTraumatology: The branch of surgery that deals with injured patients, usually on an emerge... See the entire definition of TraumatologyVector: In medicine, a carrier of disease or of medication. For example, in malaria a mosq... See the entire definition of VectorWorld Health Organization: The subagency of the United Nations (UN) that is concerned with... See the entire definition of World Health OrganizationYersinia: A group of bacteria that appear rod-like under the microscope and include Yersin... See the entire definition of YersiniaYersinia pestis: The bacteria that causes the bubonic plague which in the year 541 (as the... See the entire definition of Yersinia pestis
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