Burns Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Burns article.
Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAirway: The path that air follows to get into and out of the lungs. The mouth and nose are... See the entire definition of AirwayAntibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticBody surface area: BSA. The total surface area of the human body. The body surface area is... See the entire definition of Body surface areaChest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestCirculation: In medicine, the movement of fluid through the body in a regular or circuitou... See the entire definition of CirculationExtremity: An uttermost part of the body, such as a hand or a foot. Flush: (1) A redness of the skin, typically over the cheeks or neck. A flush is usually ... See the entire definition of FlushIbuprofen: 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 InfectionInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryLeg: In popular usage, the part of the body from the top of the thigh down to the foot, an... See the entire definition of LegLimb: An arm or a leg. Membrane: A very thin layer of tissue that covers a 'surface. Mouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of Mouth
Mucus: A thick fluid that is produced by the lining of some organs of the body. Nerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NervePain: 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 PalmRupture: A break or tear in any organ (such as the spleen) or soft tissue (such as the ach... See the entire definition of RuptureSensitivity: 1. In psychology, the quality of being sensitive. As, for example, sen... See the entire definition of SensitivityShortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness ... See the entire definition of Shortness of breathSPF (sun protection factor): A number on a scale for rating the degree of protection prov... See the entire definition of SPFSunburn: Sunburn is an inflammation of the skin that develops in response to exposure to u... See the entire definition of SunburnSunscreen: A substance that blocks the effect of the sun's harmful rays. Using lotions tha... See the entire definition of SunscreenTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Trauma center: A specialized hospital facility that is designed to provide diagnostic and ... See the entire definition of Trauma centerTylenol: See: Acetaminophen.
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