Rabies Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Rabies article.
Absorption: Uptake. For example, intestinal absorption is the uptake of food (or other sub... See the entire definition of AbsorptionAerophobia: An abnormal and persistent fear of flying. Sufferers experience severe anxiety... See the entire definition of AerophobiaAntiseptic: Something that discourages the growth microorganisms. By contrast, aseptic ref... See the entire definition of AntisepticArthritis: Inflammation of a joint. When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, w... See the entire definition of ArthritisBacteria: 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. Blood 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 BreathingCell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellCenters for Disease Control and Prevention: The US agency charged with tracking and invest... See the entire definition of Centers for Disease Control and PreventionChills: feelings of coldness accompanied by shivering. Chills may develop after exposure t... See the entire definition of ChillsComa: A state of deep, unarousable unconsciousness. A coma may occur as a result of head t... See the entire definition of ComaCuts: Severed skin. Washing a cut or scrape with soap and water and keeping it clean and d... See the entire definition of CutsDeltoid: The muscle, roughly triangular in shape, that stretches from the collarbone (clav... See the entire definition of Deltoid
Diagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDiploid: The number of chromosomes in most cells of the body. The diploid in humans is 46,... See the entire definition of DiploidDog Bite: A bite wound inflicted by a dog. Approximately 880,000 dog bite victims seek eme... See the entire definition of Dog BiteEmbryo: An organism in the early stages of growth and differentiation, from fertilization ... See the entire definition of EmbryoEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEssential: In medicine, of unknown cause, as in essential hypertension (high blood pressur... See the entire definition of EssentialFatigue: A condition characterized by a lessened capacity for work and reduced efficiency ... See the entire definition of FatigueFever: 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 FluHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHeart rate: The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually per minute. The heart rate ... See the entire definition of Heart rateHydrophobia: 1. Literally, an irrational fear of water, to drink or to swim in. Som... See the entire definition of HydrophobiaImmune: Protected against infection, usually by the presence of antibodies. Immune response: Any reaction by the immune system. For example, poison ivy can cause an i... See the entire definition of Immune responseImmune system: A complex system that is responsible for distinguishing a person from every... See the entire definition of Immune system
Immunity: The condition of being immune. Immunity can be innate'for example, humans are in... See the entire definition of ImmunityImmunization: Vaccination. Immunizations work by stimulating the immune system, the natur... See the entire definition of ImmunizationIncidence: The frequency with which something, such as a disease or trait, appears in a pa... See the entire definition of IncidenceIncubation period: In medicine, the time from the moment of exposure to an infectious agen... See the entire definition of Incubation periodInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionIodine: 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 ItchingLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryLeg: In popular usage, the part of the body from the top of the thigh down to the foot, an... See the entire definition of LegMalaria: An infectious disease caused by protozoan parasites from the Plasmodium family th... See the entire definition of MalariaMemory: 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 MouthMucous: Pertaining to mucus, a thick fluid produced by the lining of some tissues of the b... See the entire definition of MucousMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of Muscle
Nerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveNose: The external midline projection from the face. The purpose of the nose is to warm, c... See the entire definition of NosePain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainParalysis: Loss of voluntary movement (motor function). Paralysis that affects only one mu... See the entire definition of ParalysisPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyProbability: The likelihood that something will happen. For example, a probability of less... See the entire definition of ProbabilityPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisPublic health: The approach to medicine that is concerned with the health of the community... See the entire definition of Public healthRabies: A potentially fatal viral infection that attacks the central nervous system. Rabie... See the entire definition of RabiesRheumatoid arthritis: An autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation of joint... See the entire definition of Rheumatoid arthritisSaliva: a watery secretion in the mouth produced by the salivary glands that aids in the d... See the entire definition of SalivaShoulder: A structure made up of two main bones: the scapula (shoulder blade) and the hume... See the entire definition of ShoulderSpinal cord: The major column of nerve tissue that is connected to the brain and lies with... See the entire definition of Spinal cordSpinal tap: Also known as a lumbar puncture or "LP", a spinal tap is a procedure whereby ... See the entire definition of Spinal Tap
Substance: 1. Material with particular features. Temple: The area just behind and to the side of the forehead and the eye, above the side o... See the entire definition of TempleTetanus: An often fatal infectious disease that is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tet... See the entire definition of TetanusThigh: The thick, muscular portion of the leg that extends from the hip to the knee. The t... See the entire definition of ThighVaccination: Injection of a killed microbe in order to stimulate the immune system against... See the entire definition of VaccinationVaccines: Microbial preparations of killed or modified microorganisms that can stimulate a... See the entire definition of VaccinesViral: 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 VirusVital: Necessary to maintain life. For example, breathing is a vital function. X-ray: High-energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light. X-ray is used... See the entire definition of X-ray
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