Subungual Hematoma (Bleeding Under Nail) Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Subungual Hematoma (Bleeding Under Nail) article.
Antibacterial: Anything that destroys bacteria or suppresses their growth or their ability... See the entire definition of AntibacterialAntibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticComplication: In medicine, an unanticipated problem that arises following, and is a result... See the entire definition of ComplicationConsultant: An individual to whom one refers for expert advice or services. The use of con... See the entire definition of ConsultantCuts: Severed skin. Washing a cut or scrape with soap and water and keeping it clean and d... See the entire definition of CutsDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDigit: A finger or toe. Drain: A device for removing fluid from a cavity or wound. A drain is typically a tube or ... See the entire definition of DrainEmergency 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 FingernailFracture: A break in bone or cartilage. Although usually a result of trauma, a fracture ca... See the entire definition of FractureHammer: The malleus. Heart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHematoma: A localized swelling that is filled with blood caused by a break in the wall of ... See the entire definition of HematomaInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryLaceration: A cut. Leg: In popular usage, the part of the body from the top of the thigh down to the foot, an... See the entire definition of LegNail: In medicine, there are two types of nails. One is just a plain old metal nail used t... See the entire definition of NailNumb: Numb, or numbness is a loss of the sensation of feeling in an area of the body. Numb... See the entire definition of NumbOintment: An oil-based preparation that is applied to the skin. Whereas an ointment has an... See the entire definition of OintmentOpen wound: An injury that is exposed because of broken skin. An open wound is at high ris... See the entire definition of Open woundPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisSymptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomTopical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. 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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