Plaque Psoriasis Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Plaque Psoriasis article.
Arthritis: Inflammation of a joint. When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, w... See the entire definition of ArthritisAtypical: Unusual, or not fitting a single diagnostic Bacterial: Of or pertaining to bacteria, as in a bacterial lung infection. Biopsy: The removal of a sample of tissue for examination under a microscope to check for ... See the entire definition of BiopsyBumps: The raised area of a bump or bruise results from blood leaking from these injured b... See the entire definition of BumpsCalcipotriene: A synthetic form of vitamin D3 that can be applied to the skin to treat pso... See the entire definition of CalcipotrieneCardiovascular: Relating to the circulatory system, which comprises the heart and blood ve... See the entire definition of CardiovascularCardiovascular disease: Disease affecting the heart or blood vessels. Chronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicCurable: Amenable to a cure, capable of being cured, to being healed and made well. From ... See the entire definition of CurableCure: 1. To heal, to make well, to restore to good health. 2. A time withou... See the entire definition of CureCutaneous: Related to the skin. Dermatology: 1. The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and... See the entire definition of DermatologyDiabetes: 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
Dysfunction: Difficult function or abnormal function. Elective: In medicine, something chosen (elected). An elective procedure is one that is ch... See the entire definition of ElectiveExacerbation: A worsening. In medicine, exacerbation may refer to an increase in the sever... See the entire definition of ExacerbationFungal: Pertaining to a fungus. For example, a fungal skin infection. Gene: The basic biological unit of heredity. A segment of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) need... See the entire definition of GeneGenes: The basic biological units of heredity. Segments of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) nee... See the entire definition of GenesGenetic: Having to do with genes and genetic Immune: Protected against infection, usually by the presence of antibodies. Immune system: A complex system that is responsible for distinguishing a person from every... See the entire definition of Immune systemImmunosuppressive: 1. Pertaining to immunosuppression, the suppression of the immun... See the entire definition of ImmunosuppressiveIncurable: Not amenable to a cure. Incapable of being cured, healed and made well again. ... See the entire definition of IncurableInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryLips: Aside from the lips of the mouth, there are two pairs of lips at the entrance to the... See the entire definition of LipsMicroscope: An optical instrument that augments the power of the eye to see small objects.... See the entire definition of Microscope
Mouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMutation: A permanent change, a structural alteration, in the DNA or RNA. In humans and m... See the entire definition of MutationNail: In medicine, there are two types of nails. One is just a plain old metal nail used t... See the entire definition of NailObese: Well above ones normal weight. A person has traditionally been considered to be obe... See the entire definition of ObesePharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPlaque: 1. An semi-hardened accumulation of substances from fluids that bathe an a... See the entire definition of PlaquePlaque psoriasis: The most common form of psoriasis -- about 80% of people with psoriasis ... See the entire definition of Plaque psoriasisPotassium: The major positive ion (cation) found inside cells. The chemical notation for p... See the entire definition of PotassiumPrescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of PrescriptionPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisProteins: Large molecules composed of one or more chains of amino acids in a specific orde... See the entire definition of ProteinsPsoriasis: A reddish, scaly rash often located over the surfaces of the elbows, knees, sca... See the entire definition of PsoriasisPUVA: PUVA stands for psoralen (P) and ultraviolet A (UVA) therapy in which the patient is... See the entire definition of PUVASteroid: One of a large group of chemical substances classified by a specific carbon struc... See the entire definition of SteroidStress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of Stress
Subcutaneous: Under the skin. For example, a subcutaneous injection is an injection in whi... See the entire definition of SubcutaneousSynthesis: Putting together different entities to make a whole which is new and different.... See the entire definition of SynthesisSystemic: Affecting the entire body. A systemic disease such as diabetes can affect the wh... See the entire definition of SystemicTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Topical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Viral: Of or pertaining to a virus. For example, if a person has a viral rash, the rash wa... See the entire definition of ViralVitamin A: Vitamin A is retinol. Carotene compounds (found, for example, in egg yolk, butt... See the entire definition of Vitamin A
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