Swimmer's Ear Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Swimmer's Ear article.
Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAcetate: A molecular ion derived from acetic acid. The formula of acetate is CH3COO-. Acetic acid: The acid most commonly associated with vinegar. Acetic acid is a two-carbon c... See the entire definition of Acetic acidAdjacent: Lying nearby. Related terms include superjacent, subjacent, and circumjacent. Fr... See the entire definition of AdjacentAntibacterial: 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 AntibioticAntifungal: A medication that limits or prevents the growth of yeasts and other fungal org... See the entire definition of AntifungalAntiseptic: Something that discourages the growth microorganisms. By contrast, aseptic ref... See the entire definition of AntisepticAspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinBacteria: 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. Cure: 1. To heal, to make well, to restore to good health. 2. A time withou... See the entire definition of CureDiabetes: 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 DiagnosisDizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessDrain: A device for removing fluid from a cavity or wound. A drain is typically a tube or ... See the entire definition of DrainEar: The hearing organ. There are three sections of the ear, according to the anatomy tex... See the entire definition of EarEar wax: A natural wax-like substance secreted by special glands in the skin on the outer ... See the entire definition of Ear waxEarache: Pain in the ear. This can occur because of conditions within the ear itself, the ... See the entire definition of EaracheEardrum: The tympanic membrane of the ear, or tympanum. The eardrum separates the middle e... See the entire definition of EardrumEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentExternal ear: There are three sections of the ear. They are the external ear, the middle ... See the entire definition of External earExudate: A fluid rich in protein and cellular elements that oozes out of blood vessels due... See the entire definition of ExudateFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFungal: Pertaining to a fungus. For example, a fungal skin infection. Fungi: Plural of fungus. Fungus: A single-celled or multicellular organism. Fungi can be true pathogens (such as hi... See the entire definition of FungusIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenImmune: Protected against infection, usually by the presence of antibodies. Immune system: A complex system that is responsible for distinguishing a person from every... See the entire definition of Immune systemInfection: 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 InflammationItching: An uncomfortable sensation in the skin that feels as if something is crawling on ... See the entire definition of ItchingLobe: Part of an organ that appears to be separate in some way from the rest. A lobe may b... See the entire definition of LobeMalignant: 1. Tending to be severe and become progressively worse, as in malignant ... See the entire definition of MalignantMembrane: A very thin layer of tissue that covers a 'surface. Microscope: An optical instrument that augments the power of the eye to see small objects.... See the entire definition of MicroscopeMiddle ear: A part of the ear that consists of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and, beyond... See the entire definition of Middle earNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckOtitis: Inflammation of the ear. Depending upon which part of the ear is inflammed, there ... See the entire definition of OtitisOtitis externa: Infection of the skin covering the outer ear canal that leads in to the ea... See the entire definition of Otitis externaOtolaryngologist: A physician specialized in diagnosing and treating diseases of the head ... See the entire definition of OtolaryngologistOtoscope: An instrument for looking in the ear. Outer ear: The part of the ear that is visible along the side of the head. The outer ear c... See the entire definition of Outer earPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPrescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of PrescriptionPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisPseudomonas aeruginosa: The versatile "blue-green pus bacteria" that opportunistically inf... See the entire definition of Pseudomonas aeruginosaRecurrent: Appearing or occurring again. For example, a recurrent fever is a fever that ha... See the entire definition of RecurrentSalicylic acid: A substance obtained from plants (white willow back and wintergreen leaves... See the entire definition of Salicylic acidStaphylococcus: A group of bacteria that cause a multitude of diseases. Under a microscope... See the entire definition of StaphylococcusSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySwimmer's ear: Infection of the skin covering the outer ear canal that leads in to the ear... See the entire definition of Swimmer's earSymptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Thimerosal: A mercury-containing preservative used in some vaccines and other products sin... See the entire definition of ThimerosalTinnitus: Ringing in the ears. Tinnitus has many causes, including some medications (inclu... See the entire definition of TinnitusTopical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Trigger: Something that either sets off a disease in people who are genetically predispose... See the entire definition of TriggerTubes: The "tubes" are medically known as the Fallopian tubes. There are two Fallopian tub... See the entire definition of TubesTylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Tympanic: 1. Pertaining to the tympanum (the eardrum). Tympanic membrane: The eardrum, a thin membrane that serves as a partition between the ext... See the entire definition of Tympanic membraneVertigo: Aside from being the name of a classic 1958 Alfred Hitchcock film (with Jimmy St... See the entire definition of Vertigo
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