Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Medication Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Medication article.
Abnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAcetate: A molecular ion derived from acetic acid. The formula of acetate is CH3COO-. Acne: Localized skin inflammation as a result of overactivity of the oil glands at the ba... See the entire definition of AcneAcute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteAmino acid: One of the20 building blocks from which proteins are assembled. Isoleucine, le... See the entire definition of Amino acidAmino acids: The building blocks of polypeptides and proteins. Aspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinAtrophy: A wasting away or diminution. Muscle atrophy is a decrease in muscle mass, often ... See the entire definition of AtrophyBack pain: Pain felt in the low or upper back. Causes of pain in the low and upper back in... See the entire definition of Back painBladder: A hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine. The kidneys filter waste f... See the entire definition of BladderBladder cancer: A common form of cancer that begins in the lining of the bladder. The most... See the entire definition of Bladder cancerBlood count: The calculated number of white or red blood cells (WBCs or RBCs) in a cubic m... See the entire definition of Blood countBlood sugar: Blood glucose. See also: High blood sugar; Low blood sugar. Blood-brain barrier: A protective network of blood vessels and cells that filters blood fl... See the entire definition of Blood-brain barrierBone marrow: The soft blood-forming tissue that fills the cavities of bones and contains f... See the entire definition of Bone marrowBowel: The small and large intestine. Brain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainBreastfeeding: Feeding a child human breast milk. According to the American Academy of Ped... See the entire definition of BreastfeedingCalcium: A mineral found mainly in the hard part of bones, where it is stored. Calcium is ... See the entire definition of CalciumCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCapsule: Capsule has many meanings in medicine including the following:
CCR5: A chemokine receptor found on monocytes and lymphocytes that serves as the corecepto... See the entire definition of CCR5Cell: 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 ChronicClinical trials: Trials to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of medications or medical... See the entire definition of Clinical trialsCongestive heart failure: Inability of the heart to keep up with the demands on it, with f... See the entire definition of Congestive heart failureCorticosteroid: Any of the steroid hormones made by the outer portion (cortex) of the adre... See the entire definition of CorticosteroidCough: A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs, typically in order to clear the lung airwa... See the entire definition of CoughCure: 1. To heal, to make well, to restore to good health. 2. A time withou... See the entire definition of CureCushingoid: Having the constellation of symptoms and signs caused by an excess of cortis... See the entire definition of CushingoidDemyelination: A degenerative process that erodes away the myelin sheath that normally pr... See the entire definition of DemyelinationDepression: An illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts and that affects the way... See the entire definition of DepressionDiabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDiarrhea: A common condition that involves unusually frequent and liquid bowel movements. ... See the entire definition of DiarrheaDiuretic: Something that promotes the formation of urine by the kidney. All diuretics caus... See the entire definition of DiureticDysfunction: Difficult function or abnormal function. Edema: The swelling of soft tissues as a result of excess fluid accumulation. Edema is oft... See the entire definition of EdemaEndocrine: Pertaining to hormones and the glands that make and secrete them into the blood... See the entire definition of EndocrineEnzymes: Proteins that act as a catalysts in mediating and speeding a specific chemical re... See the entire definition of EnzymesFatigue: A condition characterized by a lessened capacity for work and reduced efficiency ... See the entire definition of FatigueFDA: Food and Drug Administration. Flu: Short for influenza. The flu is caused by viruses that infect the respiratory tract w... See the entire definition of FluFood and Drug Administration: An agency within the US Public Health Service that provides ... See the entire definition of Food and Drug AdministrationFungal: Pertaining to a fungus. For example, a fungal skin infection. Gene: The basic biological unit of heredity. A segment of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) need... See the entire definition of GeneGenetic: Having to do with genes and genetic Headache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHeart failure: Inability of the heart to keep up with the demands on it and, specifically... See the entire definition of Heart failureHypertension: High blood pressure, defined as a repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceedi... See the entire definition of HypertensionIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenImmune: 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 systemImmunity: The condition of being immune. Immunity can be innate'for example, humans are in... See the entire definition of ImmunityImmunosuppressant: An agent that can suppress or prevent the immune response. Immunosuppre... See the entire definition of ImmunosuppressantImmunosuppression: Suppression of the immune system and its ability to fight infection. Im... See the entire definition of ImmunosuppressionInfection: 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 InflammationInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryInsomnia: The perception or complaint of inadequate or poor-quality sleep due to a number ... See the entire definition of InsomniaInsulin: A natural hormone made by the pancreas that controls the level of the sugar gluco... See the entire definition of InsulinInterferon: A naturally occurring substance that interferes with the ability of viruses t... See the entire definition of InterferonKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyLesion: An area of abnormal tissue change. Lesions vary in severity from harmless to serio... See the entire definition of LesionLimb: An arm or a leg. Liver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverLungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsMagnetic resonance imaging: A procedure that uses magnetism, radio waves, and a computer t... See the entire definition of Magnetic resonance imagingMalignant: 1. Tending to be severe and become progressively worse, as in malignant ... See the entire definition of MalignantMarrow: The bone marrow. Memory: 1. The ability to recover information about past events or knowledge. ... See the entire definition of MemoryMenstrual: Pertaining to menstruation (the menses), as in last menstrual period, menstrua... See the entire definition of MenstrualMonoclonal: Derived from a single cell and cells identical to that cell. Motor: Something that produces or refers to motion. For example, a motor neuron is a nerve... See the entire definition of MotorMRI: Magnetic resonance imaging. Multiple sclerosis: A disease that is characterized by loss of myelin (demyelinization). A... See the entire definition of Multiple sclerosisMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleMyelin: The fatty substance that covers and protects nerves. Myelin is a layered tissue th... See the entire definition of MyelinNerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveNerve cell: See: Neuron. Neuritis: Inflammation of nerves. There are many causes of neuritis, including various vir... See the entire definition of NeuritisOcular: Having to do with the eye. Onset: In medicine, the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness as, for ex... See the entire definition of OnsetOptic: Having to do with vision. Optic nerve: The optic nerve connects the eye to the brain. The optic nerve carries the... See the entire definition of Optic nerveOsteoporosis: Thinning of the bones, with reduction in bone mass, due to depletion of calc... See the entire definition of OsteoporosisPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainParalysis: Loss of voluntary movement (motor function). Paralysis that affects only one mu... See the entire definition of ParalysisPeptic ulcer: An ulcer in the lining of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus. Peptic ulcers... See the entire definition of Peptic ulcerPharmacist: A professional who fills prescriptions and, in the case of a compounding pharm... See the entire definition of PharmacistPlaque: 1. An semi-hardened accumulation of substances from fluids that bathe an a... See the entire definition of PlaquePlasma: The liquid part of the blood and lymphatic fluid, which makes up about half of the... See the entire definition of PlasmaPlasmapheresis: A procedure in which whole blood is taken from a person and separated into... See the entire definition of PlasmapheresisPlatelet: An irregular, disc-shaped element in the blood that assists in blood clotting.... See the entire definition of PlateletPolyclonal: Derived from different cells. As opposed to monoclonal. Potassium: The major positive ion (cation) found inside cells. The chemical notation for p... See the entire definition of PotassiumPredispose: To make more likely or render susceptible. Smoking predisposes to a number of ... See the entire definition of PredisposePregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyPregnant: The state of carrying a developing fetus within the body. Prescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of PrescriptionProgressive: Increasing in scope or severity, advancing, or going forward. For example, a ... See the entire definition of ProgressiveProtease: An enzyme that can split a protein into the peptides from which it was originall... See the entire definition of ProteaseProtein: One of the three nutrients used as energy sources (calories) by the body. Protein... See the entire definition of ProteinProteins: Large molecules composed of one or more chains of amino acids in a specific orde... See the entire definition of ProteinsPsychosis: In the general sense, a mental illness that markedly interferes with a person'... See the entire definition of PsychosisRelapse: The return of signs and symptoms of a disease after a remission. Sclerosis: Localized hardening of skin. Sclerosis is generally caused by underlying diseas... See the entire definition of SclerosisSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationSensory: Relating to sensation, to the perception of a stimulus, to the voyage made by inc... See the entire definition of SensoryStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachSubstance: 1. Material with particular features. Symptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomSystemic: Affecting the entire body. A systemic disease such as diabetes can affect the wh... See the entire definition of SystemicTherapeutics: In medicine, the branch that deals specifically with the treatment of diseas... See the entire definition of TherapeuticsTherapy: 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 ThyroidTiter: The concentration of a substance in a fluid, such as the concentration of an antibo... See the entire definition of TiterToxicity: The degree to which a substance (a toxin or poison) can harm humans or animals. ... See the entire definition of ToxicityTrigger: Something that either sets off a disease in people who are genetically predispose... See the entire definition of TriggerTuberculosis: A highly contagious infection caused by the bacterium called Mycobacterium ... See the entire definition of TuberculosisUlcer: A lesion that is eroding away the skin or mucous membrane. Ulcers can have various ... See the entire definition of UlcerVertigo: Aside from being the name of a classic 1958 Alfred Hitchcock film (with Jimmy St... See the entire definition of VertigoViral: Of or pertaining to a virus. For example, if a person has a viral rash, the rash wa... See the entire definition of ViralVitamin D: A steroid vitamin which promotes the intestinal absorption and metabolism of ca... See the entire definition of Vitamin DWhite 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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