Splinters Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Splinters article.
Anesthetic: A substance that causes lack of feeling or awareness, dulling pain to permit s... See the entire definition of AnestheticAntiseptic: Something that discourages the growth microorganisms. By contrast, aseptic ref... See the entire definition of AntisepticCT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDischarge: 1.The flow of fluid from part of the body, such as from the nose or vag... See the entire definition of DischargeEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentFingernail: A fingernail is produced by living skin cells in the finger. A fingernail cons... See the entire definition of FingernailIncision: A cut through skin or other tissue performed by a health care professional. Infection: 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 InflammationIntervention: The act of intervening, interfering or interceding with the intent of modify... See the entire definition of InterventionMRI: Magnetic resonance imaging. Numb: Numb, or numbness is a loss of the sensation of feeling in an area of the body. Numb... See the entire definition of NumbPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of Prognosis
Pus: A thick, whitish-yellow fluid that results from the accumulation of white blood cells... See the entire definition of PusScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationSuture: 1. A type of joint between the bones of the skull where the bones are held ... See the entire definition of SutureTablespoon: An old-fashioned but convenient household measure of capacity that is equal to... See the entire definition of TablespoonTendon: The soft tissue by which muscle attaches to bone. Tendons are somewhat flexible, b... See the entire definition of TendonTetanus: An often fatal infectious disease that is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tet... See the entire definition of TetanusToenail: A toenail is produced by living skin cells in the toe. A toenail consists of seve... See the entire definition of ToenailUltrasound: High-frequency sound waves. Ultra-sound waves can be bounced off tissues by us... See the entire definition of UltrasoundVital: Necessary to maintain life. For example, breathing is a vital function.
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