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Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAcetic acid: The acid most commonly associated with vinegar. Acetic acid is a two-carbon c... See the entire definition of Acetic acidAmmonia: A colorless gas with a very sharp odor. Made both by humans and by nature, ammoni... See the entire definition of AmmoniaBacterial: Of or pertaining to bacteria, as in a bacterial lung infection. Corticosteroid: Any of the steroid hormones made by the outer portion (cortex) of the adre... See the entire definition of CorticosteroidDorsum: The back or posterior side of a structure. Something that pertains to the dorsum i... See the entire definition of DorsumIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionOintment: 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 PainPus: A thick, whitish-yellow fluid that results from the accumulation of white blood cells... See the entire definition of PusRash: Breaking out (eruption) of the skin. A rash can be caused by an underlying medical c... See the entire definition of RashResidual: Something left behind. With residual disease, the disease has not been eradicate... See the entire definition of ResidualSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationSensitivity: 1. In psychology, the quality of being sensitive. As, for example, sen... See the entire definition of SensitivitySPF (sun protection factor): A number on a scale for rating the degree of protection prov... See the entire definition of SPFSunscreen: A substance that blocks the effect of the sun's harmful rays. Using lotions tha... See the entire definition of SunscreenTopical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalTylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Venom: A poison, particularly one secreted by an animal. Examples are bee venom, snake ven... See the entire definition of Venom |
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