Tension Headache Glossary of Terms
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Abscess: A local accumulation of pus anywhere in the body. The following are some example... See the entire definition of AbscessAcetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAcupuncture: The practice of inserting needles into the body to reduce pain or induce anes... See the entire definition of AcupunctureAntidepressants: Anything, and especially a drug, used to prevent or treat depression. Anxiety: A feeling of apprehension and fear, characterized by physical symptoms such as pa... See the entire definition of AnxietyAspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicCluster: In epidemiology, an aggregation of cases of a disease or another health-related c... See the entire definition of ClusterConsultant: An individual to whom one refers for expert advice or services. The use of con... See the entire definition of ConsultantContraction: The tightening and shortening of a muscle. Contrast: Short for "contrast media." Contrast media are X-ray dyes used to provide contra... See the entire definition of ContrastCT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scan
Depression: An illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts and that affects the way... See the entire definition of DepressionDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDopamine: An important neurotransmitter (messenger) in the brain. Dysfunction: Difficult function or abnormal function. Emergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEncephalitis: Inflammation of the brain, which may be caused by a bacterium, a virus, or a... See the entire definition of EncephalitisFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverHeadache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHIV: Acronym for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, the cause of AIDS (acquired immunodefi... See the entire definition of HIVIndicate: In medicine, to make a treatment or procedure advisable because of a particular ... See the entire definition of IndicateInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionLyme disease: An inflammatory disease that is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi... See the entire definition of Lyme diseaseMalignancy: A tumor that is malignant (cancerous), that can invade and destroy nearby tiss... See the entire definition of MalignancyMeningitis: Inflammation of the meninges, the three membranes that envelop the brain and t... See the entire definition of MeningitisMetabolic: Relating to metabolism, the whole range of biochemical processes that occur wit... See the entire definition of Metabolic
Migraine: Usually, periodic attacks of headaches on one or both sides of the head. These ... See the entire definition of MigraineMigraine headache: The most common type of vascular headache involving abnormal sensitivit... See the entire definition of Migraine headacheMRI: Magnetic resonance imaging. Muscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNarcotic: 1. A drug that causes insensibility or stupor. A narcotic induces narcosi... See the entire definition of NarcoticNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckNeurological: Having to do with the nerves or the nervous system as, for example, a neurol... See the entire definition of NeurologicalNeurology: The medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders o... See the entire definition of NeurologyNeuromuscular: Pertaining to both nerves and muscles, as in neuromuscular blockade by an a... See the entire definition of NeuromuscularOnset: In medicine, the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness as, for ex... See the entire definition of OnsetPain: 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 managementPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPsychogenic: Caused by the mind or emotions.
Radiation: 1. Rays of energy. Gamma rays and X-rays are two of the types of energy ... See the entire definition of RadiationRash: Breaking out (eruption) of the skin. A rash can be caused by an underlying medical c... See the entire definition of RashRule 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 ScanSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationSensitivity: 1. In psychology, the quality of being sensitive. As, for example, sen... See the entire definition of SensitivitySerotonin: A neurotransmitter that is involved in the transmission of nerve impulses. Sero... See the entire definition of SerotoninSkull: The skull is a collection of bones which encase the brain and give form to the hea... See the entire definition of SkullSleep: The body's rest cycle. Sleep disorders: Any disorder that affects, disrupts, or involves sleep. The most common... See the entire definition of Sleep disordersStress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressStroke: The sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage of blood... See the entire definition of StrokeSymptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomSyndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Temple: The area just behind and to the side of the forehead and the eye, above the side o... See the entire definition of Temple
Temporal: 1. Pertaining to time, limited in time, temporary, or transient. Temporal arteritis: Also called giant cell arteritis or cranial arteritis, this is a serio... See the entire definition of Temporal arteritisTension: 1) The pressure within a vessel, such as blood pressure: the pressure within t... See the entire definition of TensionTherapeutic: Relating to therapeutics, the branch of medicine that is concerned specifical... See the entire definition of TherapeuticTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Thyroid: 1. The thyroid gland. Also, pertaining to the thyroid gland. 2. A p... See the entire definition of ThyroidTrauma: A physical or emotional injury.
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