Suture Care Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Suture Care article.
Abscess: A local accumulation of pus anywhere in the body. The following are some example... See the entire definition of AbscessCellulitis: A spreading bacterial infection underneath the skin surface characterized by r... See the entire definition of CellulitisDiabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDrain: 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 departmentFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverHydrogen: The most plentiful element in the universe and one present in all organic compou... See the entire definition of HydrogenImmunization: Vaccination. Immunizations work by stimulating the immune system, the natur... See the entire definition of ImmunizationIncision: 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 InfectionLaceration: A cut. Lips: Aside from the lips of the mouth, there are two pairs of lips at the entrance to the... See the entire definition of LipsPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPlastic surgeon: A surgeon who specializes in reducing scarring or disfigurement that may ... See the entire definition of Plastic surgeon
Prognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisPus: A thick, whitish-yellow fluid that results from the accumulation of white blood cells... See the entire definition of PusSPF (sun protection factor): A number on a scale for rating the degree of protection prov... See the entire definition of SPFSunscreen: A substance that blocks the effect of the sun's harmful rays. Using lotions tha... See the entire definition of SunscreenSurgeon: A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity via operative or manual meth... See the entire definition of SurgeonSuture: 1. A type of joint between the bones of the skull where the bones are held ... See the entire definition of SutureTension: 1) The pressure within a vessel, such as blood pressure: the pressure within t... See the entire definition of TensionTetanus: An often fatal infectious disease that is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tet... See the entire definition of Tetanus
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