Traveler's Diarrhea Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Traveler's Diarrhea article.
Abdomen: The belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the... See the entire definition of AbdomenAntibiotic: 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. Belly: That part of the body that contains all of the structures between the chest and t... See the entire definition of BellyBowel: The small and large intestine. Caffeine: A stimulant compound found naturally in coffee, tea, cocoa (chocolate), and kola... See the entire definition of CaffeineCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerDehydration: Excessive loss of body water. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that ca... See the entire definition of DehydrationDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDiarrhea: A common condition that involves unusually frequent and liquid bowel movements. ... See the entire definition of DiarrheaDoxycycline: Brand name: Vibramycin. A synthetic broad-spectrum antibiotic derived from te... See the entire definition of DoxycyclineDry mouth: The condition of not having enough saliva to keep the mouth wet. This is due to... See the entire definition of Dry mouthEscherichia coli: Full term for E. coli, the colon bacillus. Fecal: Relating to the feces, the stool. The excrement discharged from the intestines. 
Feces: 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 FeverFood poisoning: A common flu-like illness typically characterized by nausea, vomiting and... See the entire definition of Food poisoningGiardiasis: Infection with Giardia lamblia. 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 HIVImmune: 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 systemIodine: An element in the diet that is essential for the manufacture of hormones by the th... See the entire definition of IodineLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryLips: Aside from the lips of the mouth, there are two pairs of lips at the entrance to the... See the entire definition of LipsMicroscopic: So small it cannot be seen without the aid of microscope. As opposed to macro... See the entire definition of MicroscopicMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMucus: A thick fluid that is produced by the lining of some organs of the body. Nausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of Nausea
Norovirus: A group of viruses that are a common cause of food poisoning and acute gastroen... See the entire definition of NorovirusNorwalk virus: A family of small round viruses that are an important cause of viral gastro... See the entire definition of Norwalk virusPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainParasitic: Having to do with a parasite, as in a parasitic infection; or acting like a par... See the entire definition of ParasiticPathogenic: Capable of causing disease. For example, pathogenic E. coli are Eschericia col... See the entire definition of PathogenicPoisoning: Taking a substance that is injurious to health or can cause death. Poisoning i... See the entire definition of PoisoningPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisProtozoa: A parasitic single-celled organism that can divide only within a host organism. ... See the entire definition of ProtozoaRectum: The last 6 to 8 inches of the large intestine. The rectum stores solid waste until... See the entire definition of RectumRotavirus: A virus that is a leading cause of severe diarrhea and dehydration in young chi... See the entire definition of RotavirusStool: The solid matter that is discharged in a bowel movement. Tetracycline: A family of broad-spectrum antibiotics effective against a remarkably wide v... See the entire definition of TetracyclineTongue: A strong muscle that is anchored to the floor of the mouth. The tongue is covered ... See the entire definition of TongueTraveler's diarrhea: Diarrhea that results from infections acquired while traveling to ano... See the entire definition of Traveler's diarrheaVibramycin: 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 ViralVirus: A microorganism that is smaller than a bacterium that cannot grow or reproduce apar... See the entire definition of VirusViruses: Small living particles that can infect cells and change how the cells function. I... See the entire definition of Viruses
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