Pustular Psoriasis Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Pustular Psoriasis article.
Abdomen: The belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the... See the entire definition of AbdomenAbsorb: 1. To take something in, as through the skin or the intestine. Acute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteAlbumin: The main protein in human blood and the key to regulating the osmotic pressure of... See the entire definition of AlbuminAllergy: A misguided reaction to foreign substances by the immune system, the body system ... See the entire definition of AllergyAntibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticAntibody: An immunoglobulin, a specialized immune protein, produced because of the introdu... See the entire definition of AntibodyAntidepressants: Anything, and especially a drug, used to prevent or treat depression. Antimalarial: A drug directed against malaria. The original antimalarial agent was quinin... See the entire definition of AntimalarialAntipsoriatic: Directed against psoriasis. Sunlight is antipsoriatic, as are a number of d... See the entire definition of AntipsoriaticAntiseptic: Something that discourages the growth microorganisms. By contrast, aseptic ref... See the entire definition of AntisepticArms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Arthritis: Inflammation of a joint. When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, w... See the entire definition of ArthritisAspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinBacterial: Of or pertaining to bacteria, as in a bacterial lung infection. Bile: Bile is a yellow-green fluid that is made by the liver, stored in the gallbladder a... See the entire definition of BileBlood count: The calculated number of white or red blood cells (WBCs or RBCs) in a cubic m... See the entire definition of Blood countBlood culture: A test designed to detect if microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi are ... See the entire definition of Blood cultureBlood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBlood urea nitrogen: A measure of the urea level in blood. Abbreviated BUN. Diseases that ... See the entire definition of Blood urea nitrogenBumps: 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 CalcipotrieneCalcium: A mineral found mainly in the hard part of bones, where it is stored. Calcium is ... See the entire definition of CalciumCBC: A commonly used abbreviation in medicine that stands for complete blood count, a set... See the entire definition of CBCCell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellChills: 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 ChronicClinical trials: Trials to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of medications or medical... See the entire definition of Clinical trialsComplete blood count: A set values of the cellular (formed elements) of blood. These meas... See the entire definition of Complete blood countCreatinine: A chemical waste molecule that is generated from muscle metabolism. Creatinine... See the entire definition of CreatinineCurable: Amenable to a cure, capable of being cured, to being healed and made well. From ... See the entire definition of CurableCutaneous: Related to the skin. Dermatology: 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 DiagnosisDry skin: Abnormally dry skin. Can be caused by a dry climate, winter weather, deficiency... See the entire definition of Dry skinErythrocyte: A cell that contains hemoglobin and can carry oxygen to the body. Also called... See the entire definition of ErythrocyteErythrodermic psoriasis: A particularly inflammatory form of psoriasis that often affects ... See the entire definition of Erythrodermic psoriasisFDA: Food and Drug Administration. Fever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverGastrointestinal: Adjective referring collectively to the stomach and small and large inte... See the entire definition of GastrointestinalGastrointestinal tract: The stomach and intestines. Abbreviated GI tract. Generic: 1. The chemical name of a drug. 2. A term referring to the chemical... See the entire definition of GenericGeneric drug: The term "generic" has several meanings as regards drugs:
Genetics: The scientific study of heredity. Genetics pertains to humans and all other orga... See the entire definition of GeneticsGenital: Pertaining to the external and/or internal organs of reproduction. Guttate psoriasis: A type of psoriasis characterized by red, scaly plaques of inflamed ski... See the entire definition of Guttate psoriasisHair loss: Hair loss is the thinning of hair on the scalp. The medical term for hair loss ... See the entire definition of Hair lossHeadache: 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 HeartHeart failure: Inability of the heart to keep up with the demands on it and, specifically... See the entire definition of Heart failureHigh blood pressure: A repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg. Chro... See the entire definition of High blood pressureHypoalbuminemia: An abnormally low blood level of albumin. Normally, albumin is the most p... See the entire definition of HypoalbuminemiaHypocalcemia: Lower-than-normal level of calcium in the blood, which makes the nervous sys... See the entire definition of HypocalcemiaImmune: 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 systemInfection: 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 InflammationInterferon: A naturally occurring substance that interferes with the ability of viruses t... See the entire definition of InterferonIodine: An element in the diet that is essential for the manufacture of hormones by the th... See the entire definition of IodineItching: An uncomfortable sensation in the skin that feels as if something is crawling on ... See the entire definition of ItchingJaundice: Yellow staining of the skin and sclerae (the whites of the eyes) by abnormally h... See the entire definition of JaundiceJoint: The area where two bones are attached for the purpose of permitting body parts to m... See the entire definition of JointJuvenile: Between infantile and adult. Used in medicine to indicate onset in childhood, as... See the entire definition of JuvenileKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyLeukocytosis: A condition in which the number of white blood cells is higher than normal. Lithium: A naturally occurring salt that, in purified form, is used to treat certain psych... See the entire definition of LithiumLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverLungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsLymphoma: A tumor of the lymphoid tissue. The major types of lymphoma are Hodgkin's diseas... See the entire definition of LymphomaMalabsorption: Poor intestinal absorption of nutrients. Malabsorption can occur from disea... See the entire definition of MalabsorptionMalignancy: A tumor that is malignant (cancerous), that can invade and destroy nearby tiss... See the entire definition of MalignancyMalnutrition: A term used to refer to any condition in which the body does not receive eno... See the entire definition of MalnutritionMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthNail: In medicine, there are two types of nails. One is just a plain old metal nail used t... See the entire definition of NailNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNecrosis: The death of living cells or tissues. Necrosis can be due, for example, to ische... See the entire definition of NecrosisNitrogen: Element number 7, a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is biologically impo... See the entire definition of NitrogenOcclusion: The act of occluding. See: Occlude. Ointment: An oil-based preparation that is applied to the skin. Whereas an ointment has an... See the entire definition of OintmentPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPenicillin: The most famous of all antibiotics, named for the fungal mold Penicillium n... See the entire definition of PenicillinPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPhototherapy: Treatment with light. For example, a newborn with jaundice may be put under ... See the entire definition of PhototherapyPlaque: 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 psoriasisPlasma: The liquid part of the blood and lymphatic fluid, which makes up about half of the... See the entire definition of PlasmaPregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyPregnant: The state of carrying a developing fetus within the body. Prognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisProtein: One of the three nutrients used as energy sources (calories) by the body. Protein... See the entire definition of ProteinPsoriasis: A reddish, scaly rash often located over the surfaces of the elbows, knees, sca... See the entire definition of PsoriasisPsoriatic arthritis: Joint inflammation that is associated with psoriasis. Psoriatic arthr... See the entire definition of Psoriatic arthritisPus: A thick, whitish-yellow fluid that results from the accumulation of white blood cells... See the entire definition of PusPustular psoriasis: A type of recurring psoriasis characterized by the appearance of pus-... See the entire definition of Pustular psoriasisPustulosis: A highly inflammatory skin condition that results in large, fluid-filled, blis... See the entire definition of PustulosisPUVA: PUVA stands for psoralen (P) and ultraviolet A (UVA) therapy in which the patient is... See the entire definition of PUVARash: Breaking out (eruption) of the skin. A rash can be caused by an underlying medical c... See the entire definition of RashRecombinant: A person with a new combination of genes, a combination not present in either... See the entire definition of RecombinantRecurrent: Appearing or occurring again. For example, a recurrent fever is a fever that ha... See the entire definition of RecurrentRed blood cells: The blood cells that carry oxygen. Red cells contain hemoglobin and it is... See the entire definition of Red blood cellsRegistry: A collection of information. A registry is usually organized so that the data in... See the entire definition of RegistryRenal: Having to do with the kidney. For example, renal cancer is cancer of the kidneys. Respiratory: Having to do with respiration. Retinoid: 1. Vitamin A (retinol) or a naturally occurring or synthetic substance ch... See the entire definition of RetinoidRisk factor: Something that increases a person's chances of developing a disease. For exam... See the entire definition of Risk factorSalicylic acid: A substance obtained from plants (white willow back and wintergreen leaves... See the entire definition of Salicylic acidSaline: Relating to salt. As an adjective, "saline" means "salty, containing salt." As a n... See the entire definition of SalineSedimentation rate: A blood test that detects and monitors inflammation in the body. Abbre... See the entire definition of Sedimentation rateSerum: The clear liquid that can be separated from clotted blood. Serum differs from plas... See the entire definition of SerumSperm: A sperm is the male "gamete" or sex cell. It combines with the female &qu... See the entire definition of SpermSteroid: One of a large group of chemical substances classified by a specific carbon struc... See the entire definition of SteroidStrain: 1. An injury to a tendon or muscle resulting from overuse or trauma. 2. A heredita... See the entire definition of StrainStress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressSubacute: Rather recent onset or somewhat rapid change. In contrast, acute indicates very ... See the entire definition of SubacuteSubstance: 1. Material with particular features. Syndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Systemic: Affecting the entire body. A systemic disease such as diabetes can affect the wh... See the entire definition of SystemicSystemic therapy: Treatment that reaches cells throughout the body by traveling through th... See the entire definition of Systemic therapyTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Thigh: The thick, muscular portion of the leg that extends from the hip to the knee. The t... See the entire definition of ThighThroat: The throat is the anterior (front) portion of the neck beginning at the back of th... See the entire definition of ThroatTongue: A strong muscle that is anchored to the floor of the mouth. The tongue is covered ... See the entire definition of TongueTopical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalToxicity: The degree to which a substance (a toxin or poison) can harm humans or animals. ... See the entire definition of ToxicityTrigger: Something that either sets off a disease in people who are genetically predispose... See the entire definition of TriggerTzanck test: The examination of fluid from a bulla (a blister) in search of Tzanck cells c... See the entire definition of Tzanck testUrea: A nitrogen-containing substance normally cleared from the blood by the kidney into t... See the entire definition of UreaUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineViral: 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 AVitamin D: A steroid vitamin which promotes the intestinal absorption and metabolism of ca... See the entire definition of Vitamin DWhite blood cell: One of the cells the body makes to help fight infections. There are seve... See the entire definition of White blood cellZinc: A mineral that is essential to the body and is a constituent of many enzymes that pe... See the entire definition of Zinc
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