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Allergic reaction: The hypersensitive response of the immune system of an allergic indiv... See the entire definition of Allergic reactionAmerican dog tick: The tick most commonly responsible for transmitting R. rickettsii, the ... See the entire definition of American dog tickAnaplasmosis: A tick-borne disease of cattle, sheep, and related ruminants caused by a mic... See the entire definition of AnaplasmosisAntibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticArbovirus: A class of viruses transmitted to humans by arthropods such as mosquitoes and ... See the entire definition of ArbovirusBabesiosis: An illness caused by the parasite Babesia which is transmitted from ani... See the entire definition of BabesiosisBacteria: 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. Bacterium: The singular of bacteria. Borrelia: A group of bacteria that are helical spirochetes of the genus Borrelia. Some spe... See the entire definition of BorreliaBovine: Having to do with cows and cattle, as in bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow... See the entire definition of BovineBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCDC: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the US agency charged with tracking a... See the entire definition of CDCCenters for Disease Control and Prevention: The US agency charged with tracking and invest... See the entire definition of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Chemotherapy: 1. In the original sense, a chemical that binds to and specifically k... See the entire definition of ChemotherapyDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisEhrlichiosis: An acute (abrupt onset) disease, first reported in humans in 1986, due to in... See the entire definition of EhrlichiosisEmergency 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 EncephalitisEndemic: Present in a community at all times but in relatively low frequency. Something t... See the entire definition of EndemicEssential: In medicine, of unknown cause, as in essential hypertension (high blood pressur... See the entire definition of EssentialFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFlush: (1) A redness of the skin, typically over the cheeks or neck. A flush is usually ... See the entire definition of FlushForceps: An instrument that has two blades and a handle and is used for handling, grasping... See the entire definition of ForcepsFungi: Plural of fungus. Headache: 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 HIVImagery: Both a mental process (as in imagining) and a wide variety of procedures used in... See the entire definition of ImageryInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of Infection
Inflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryItching: An uncomfortable sensation in the skin that feels as if something is crawling on ... See the entire definition of ItchingLethargy: Abnormal drowsiness, stupor. Lyme disease: An inflammatory disease that is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi... See the entire definition of Lyme diseaseMicroscope: An optical instrument that augments the power of the eye to see small objects.... See the entire definition of MicroscopeMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNail: In medicine, there are two types of nails. One is just a plain old metal nail used t... See the entire definition of NailNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNematodes: Roundworms. Nerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveNeurotoxin: Any substance that is capable of causing damage to nerves or nerve tissue. For... See the entire definition of NeurotoxinNymph: A stage in the life cycle of certain arthropods, such as ticks and lice. The nymph ... See the entire definition of NymphPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPalpitations: Unpleasant sensations of irregular and/or forceful beating of the heart. In ... See the entire definition of Palpitations
Paralysis: Loss of voluntary movement (motor function). Paralysis that affects only one mu... See the entire definition of ParalysisParasite: A plant or an animal organism that lives in or on another and takes its nourishm... See the entire definition of ParasiteParasitic: Having to do with a parasite, as in a parasitic infection; or acting like a par... See the entire definition of ParasiticPathogen: An agent of disease. For example, Bacillus anthracis is the pathogen that causes... See the entire definition of PathogenPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPregnant: The state of carrying a developing fetus within the body. Prognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisQ fever: An infectious disease due to the bacterium Coxiella burnetii whose symptoms inclu... See the entire definition of Q feverRash: Breaking out (eruption) of the skin. A rash can be caused by an underlying medical c... See the entire definition of RashRelapsing fever: An acute infection with recurrent episodes of fever caused by spirochetes... See the entire definition of Relapsing feverResistance: Opposition to something, or the ability to withstand something. For example, s... See the entire definition of ResistanceRickettsia: A member of a group of microorganisms that (like viruses) require other livin... See the entire definition of RickettsiaRNA: Ribonucleic acid. RNA virus: A virus in which the genetic material is RNA. The RNA may be either double- or ... See the entire definition of RNA virusRocky Mountain wood tick: A tick that can transmit R. rickettsii, the agent of Rocky Mount... See the entire definition of Rocky Mountain wood tick
Saliva: a watery secretion in the mouth produced by the salivary glands that aids in the d... See the entire definition of SalivaShortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness ... See the entire definition of Shortness of breathSpirochete: A microscopic bacterial organism in the Spirochaeta family that has a worm-lik... See the entire definition of SpirocheteSpotted fever: Also known as Rocky Mountain spotted fever. An acute febrile (feverish) dis... See the entire definition of Spotted feverStage: As regards cancer, the extent of a cancer, especially whether the disease has spre... See the entire definition of StageSTARI: Southern tick-associated rash illness. Substance: 1. Material with particular features. Therapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Tick: A small wingless bloodsucking insect that, along with the mite, belongs to the order... See the entire definition of TickTick bite: A bite from a bloodsucking, parasitic insect that punctures the skin with a sha... See the entire definition of Tick biteTick fever: See: Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Ticks: Small wingless bloodsucking insects that, along with the mite, belongs to the order... See the entire definition of TicksToxicity: The degree to which a substance (a toxin or poison) can harm humans or animals. ... See the entire definition of ToxicityTubes: The "tubes" are medically known as the Fallopian tubes. There are two Fallopian tub... See the entire definition of TubesTularemia: A bacterial disease that is caused by infection with the bacterium Francisella ... See the entire definition of Tularemia
Vector: In medicine, a carrier of disease or of medication. For example, in malaria a mosq... See the entire definition of VectorVirus: A microorganism that is smaller than a bacterium that cannot grow or reproduce apar... See the entire definition of Virus
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