Epididymitis Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Epididymitis article.
Abdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAbscess: A local accumulation of pus anywhere in the body. The following are some example... See the entire definition of AbscessAbstinence: The voluntary self-denial of food, drink, or sex. Today, abstinence most commo... See the entire definition of AbstinenceAcquired: Not inherited, or present at birth (congenital), but developing after birth. For... See the entire definition of AcquiredAcute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteAmplification: An event that produces multiple copies of a gene or of any sequence of DNA.... See the entire definition of AmplificationAntibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticBacteria: 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. Bladder: A hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine. The kidneys filter waste f... See the entire definition of BladderBladder infection: Infection of the urinary bladder. Some people are at more risk for blad... See the entire definition of Bladder infectionBlood in the urine: Blood that appears in the urine. Also known as hematuria. Gross hematu... See the entire definition of Blood in the urineCardiologist: A physician who specializes in treating heart disorders. CDC: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the US agency charged with tracking a... See the entire definition of CDCCell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellChild abuse: A complex set of behaviors that include child neglect and the physical, emoti... See the entire definition of Child abuseChills: feelings of coldness accompanied by shivering. Chills may develop after exposure t... See the entire definition of ChillsChlamydia: The agent of a sexually transmitted disease, a type of bacteria found in the ce... See the entire definition of ChlamydiaCuts: Severed skin. Washing a cut or scrape with soap and water and keeping it clean and d... See the entire definition of CutsCysts: Cysts are abnormal, closed sac-like structures within a tissue that contain a liqui... See the entire definition of CystsDiagnosis: 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 DischargeDoxycycline: Brand name: Vibramycin. A synthetic broad-spectrum antibiotic derived from te... See the entire definition of DoxycyclineDuct: A walled passageway, such as a lymph duct, that carries fluid from one place to anot... See the entire definition of DuctEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEnteric: Of or relating to the small intestine. Epididymis: A structure within the scrotum that is attached to the back side of the testis... See the entire definition of EpididymisEpididymitis: Inflammation of the epididymis. Epididymitis can be caused by sexually acqui... See the entire definition of EpididymitisEscherichia coli: Full term for E. coli, the colon bacillus. Fasciitis: Inflammation of the fascia. Fecal: Relating to the feces, the stool. The excrement discharged from the intestines. Fever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFungi: Plural of fungus. Gangrene: Tissue death due to loss of adequate blood supply. Sometimes bacteria invade suc... See the entire definition of GangreneGland: A group of cells that secrete a substance for use in the body. For example, the thy... See the entire definition of GlandGonorrhea: A bacterial infection that is transmitted by sexual contact. Gonorrhea is one o... See the entire definition of GonorrheaGroin: The area where the thigh meets the hip. Heart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHernia: A general term referring to a protrusion of a tissue through the wall of the cavit... See the entire definition of HerniaHydrocele: Accumulation of fluid in the coat around the testis. Small hydroceles tend to d... See the entire definition of HydroceleHygiene: The science of preventive medicine and the preservation of health. Also commonly ... See the entire definition of HygieneIndicate: 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 InfectionInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryMedical history: 1. In clinical medicine, the patient's past and present which may ... See the entire definition of Medical historyMRI: Magnetic resonance imaging. Mumps: An acute (sudden, shortlived) viral illness that usually presents with inflammation... See the entire definition of MumpsMycobacterium: A large family of bacteria that have unusually waxy cell walls that are res... See the entire definition of MycobacteriumNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNecrotizing fasciitis: Severe bacterial infection of the fascia, the tissues that line and... See the entire definition of Necrotizing fasciitisNeisseria: A group of bacteria that includes the bacterium that causes gonorrhea. Orchitis: Inflammation of the testis. Causes of orchitis include mumps and other infection... See the entire definition of OrchitisPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPediatric: Pertaining to children. Penile: Of or pertaining to the penis. Penis: The external male sex organ. The penis contains two chambers, the corpora cavernosa... See the entire definition of PenisPrescription: 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 PrognosisProstate: A gland within the male reproductive system that is located just below the blad... See the entire definition of ProstateProstate gland: A gland in the male reproductive system that is located just below the bla... See the entire definition of Prostate glandResistance: Opposition to something, or the ability to withstand something. For example, s... See the entire definition of ResistanceScrotum: The pouch of skin that contains the testes, epididymides, and lower portions of t... See the entire definition of ScrotumSepsis: The presence of bacteria (bacteremia), other infectious organisms, or toxins creat... See the entire definition of SepsisSperm: A sperm is the male "gamete" or sex cell. It combines with the female &qu... See the entire definition of SpermSTD: Sexually transmitted disease. Surgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTesticles: The testicles (also called testes or gonads) are the male sex glands. They are ... See the entire definition of TesticlesTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Tumor: An abnormal mass of tissue. Tumors are a classic sign of inflammation, and can be ... See the entire definition of TumorUltrasound: High-frequency sound waves. Ultra-sound waves can be bounced off tissues by us... See the entire definition of UltrasoundUrethra: The tube that leads from the bladder and transports and discharges urine outside ... See the entire definition of UrethraUrinalysis: A test that is done in order to analyze urine. Because toxins and excess fluid... See the entire definition of UrinalysisUrinary: Having to do with the function or anatomy of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or ur... See the entire definition of UrinaryUrinary tract: The organs of the body that produce, store, and discharge urine. These orga... See the entire definition of Urinary tractUrinary tract infection: An infection of the kidney, ureter, bladder, or urethra. Abbrevia... See the entire definition of Urinary tract infectionUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineUrologist: A physician who specializes in diseases of the urinary organs in females and th... See the entire definition of UrologistVaccination: Injection of a killed microbe in order to stimulate the immune system against... See the entire definition of VaccinationVas deferens: The tube that connects the testes with the urethra. The vas deferens is a co... See the entire definition of Vas deferensVibramycin: Brand name for doxycycline. Viral: Of or pertaining to a virus. For example, if a person has a viral rash, the rash wa... See the entire definition of ViralWhite blood cell: One of the cells the body makes to help fight infections. There are seve... See the entire definition of White blood cellWhite blood cell count (leukocyte count): The number of white blood cells (WBCs) in the b... See the entire definition of White blood cell count |
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