Thermal Burns (Heat or Fire) Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Thermal Burns (Heat or Fire) article.
Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAntibiotic: A drug used to treat bacterial infections. Antibiotics have no effect on viral... See the entire definition of AntibioticBlister: A collection of fluid underneath the top layer of skin (epidermis). There are man... See the entire definition of BlisterBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingChest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestComplication: In medicine, an unanticipated problem that arises following, and is a result... See the entire definition of ComplicationCompress: Cloth or another material applied under pressure to an area of the skin and held... See the entire definition of CompressDebride: To remove dead, contaminated, or adherent tissue and/or foreign material. To debr... See the entire definition of DebrideDermis: The lower or inner layer of the two main layers of cells that make up the skin.Th... See the entire definition of DermisEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEpidermis: The upper or outer layer of the two main layers of cells that make up the skin.... See the entire definition of EpidermisFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 F (37... See the entire definition of FeverFirst degree burn: See: Burn, first degree. Ibuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenIndicate: In medicine, to make a treatment or procedure advisable because of a particular ... See the entire definition of Indicate
Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryLips: Aside from the lips of the mouth, there are two pairs of lips at the entrance to the... See the entire definition of LipsMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMuscle: 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 NarcoticNerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveNose: The external midline projection from the face. The purpose of the nose is to warm, c... See the entire definition of NoseOintment: An oil-based preparation that is applied to the skin. Whereas an ointment has an... See the entire definition of OintmentPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPalm: The grasping side of the hand; the flexor surface of the hand. In contrast to the ba... See the entire definition of PalmPus: A thick, whitish-yellow fluid that results from the accumulation of white blood cells... See the entire definition of PusRadiation: 1. Rays of energy. Gamma rays and X-rays are two of the types of energy ... See the entire definition of RadiationSecond degree burn: See: Burn, second degree. Sensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of Sensation
Subcutaneous: Under the skin. For example, a subcutaneous injection is an injection in whi... See the entire definition of SubcutaneousSunburn: Sunburn is an inflammation of the skin that develops in response to exposure to u... See the entire definition of SunburnSuperficial: In anatomy, on the surface or shallow. As opposed to deep. The skin is superf... See the entire definition of SuperficialSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySweat: A colorless transparent acidic fluid with a distinctive odor secreted by the small ... See the entire definition of SweatTetanus: An often fatal infectious disease that is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tet... See the entire definition of TetanusThird degree burn: See: Burn, third degree. Tobacco: A South American herb (Nicotiana tabacum) whose leaves contain 2 to 8 percent nic... See the entire definition of TobaccoToddler: A young child who is learning to walk with short unsteady steps. The word toddle ... See the entire definition of ToddlerTopical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalTylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Unconscious: 1. Interruption of awareness of oneself and one's surroundings, lack ... See the entire definition of Unconscious
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