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Abscess: A local accumulation of pus anywhere in the body. The following are some example... See the entire definition of AbscessAnalysis: In psychology, a term for conversation-based therapeutic processes used to gain ... See the entire definition of AnalysisAnesthesiologist: A physician or, less often, a dentist who is specialized in the practice... See the entire definition of AnesthesiologistAnxiety: A feeling of apprehension and fear, characterized by physical symptoms such as pa... See the entire definition of AnxietyArms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Bacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) ... See the entire definition of BacteriaBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainCaffeine: A stimulant compound found naturally in coffee, tea, cocoa (chocolate), and kola... See the entire definition of CaffeineCerebrospinal fluid: A watery fluid that is continuously produced and absorbed and that fl... See the entire definition of Cerebrospinal fluidChest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestCT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanCyst: A closed sac or capsule, usually filled with fluid or semisolid material. Drip: Short for intravenous drip, a device for administering a fluid drop-by-drop into a v... See the entire definition of DripEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of Fever
Headache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHemorrhage: Bleeding or the abnormal flow of blood. Herniation: Abnormal protrusion of tissue through an opening. Immunization: Vaccination. Immunizations work by stimulating the immune system, the natur... See the entire definition of ImmunizationInfection: 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 InjuryIntracranial: Within the cranium, the bony dome that houses and protects the brain. Lumbar: Referring to the five lumbar vertebrae, the disks below them, and the correspondin... See the entire definition of LumbarLumbar puncture: A procedure in which cerebrospinal fluid is removed from the spinal canal... See the entire definition of Lumbar punctureLumbar vertebrae: The five vertebrae situated between the thoracic vertebrae and the sacra... See the entire definition of Lumbar vertebraeLyme disease: An inflammatory disease that is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi... See the entire definition of Lyme diseaseMeningitis: Inflammation of the meninges, the three membranes that envelop the brain and t... See the entire definition of MeningitisMultiple sclerosis: A disease that is characterized by loss of myelin (demyelinization). A... See the entire definition of Multiple sclerosisNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckNumb: Numb, or numbness is a loss of the sensation of feeling in an area of the body. Numb... See the entire definition of Numb
Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPain management: The process of providing medical care that alleviates or reduces pain. Mi... See the entire definition of Pain managementPelvis: The lower part of the abdomen, located between the hip bones. Structures in the fe... See the entire definition of PelvisPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPus: A thick, whitish-yellow fluid that results from the accumulation of white blood cells... See the entire definition of PusRule out: Term used in medicine, meaning to eliminate or exclude something from considera... See the entire definition of Rule outScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanSclerosis: Localized hardening of skin. Sclerosis is generally caused by underlying diseas... See the entire definition of SclerosisSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationSkull: The skull is a collection of bones which encase the brain and give form to the hea... See the entire definition of SkullSore: 1. (adjective) A popular term for painful, such as a sore throat. 2. (... See the entire definition of SoreSpinal 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 TapSubarachnoid: Literally, beneath the arachnoid, the middle of three membranes that cover t... See the entire definition of SubarachnoidSubarachnoid hemorrhage: A bleeding into the subarachnoid, the space between the arachnoid... See the entire definition of Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Syndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Vertebrae: The preferred plural of vertebra. (The alternate plural is vertebras.) See also... See the entire definition of Vertebrae
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