Scuba Diving: Fire Coral Cuts Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Scuba Diving: Fire Coral Cuts article.
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 acidAllergic reaction: The hypersensitive response of the immune system of an allergic indiv... See the entire definition of Allergic reactionBlister: A collection of fluid underneath the top layer of skin (epidermis). There are man... See the entire definition of BlisterBullae: More than one bulla, a bulla being a blister more than 5 mm (about 3/16 inch) in d... See the entire definition of BullaeCapsule: Capsule has many meanings in medicine including the following:
Cuts: Severed skin. Washing a cut or scrape with soap and water and keeping it clean and d... See the entire definition of CutsExtremity: An uttermost part of the body, such as a hand or a foot. Gland: A group of cells that secrete a substance for use in the body. For example, the thy... See the entire definition of GlandIbuprofen: 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 InfectionItching: An uncomfortable sensation in the skin that feels as if something is crawling on ... See the entire definition of ItchingJellyfish sting: The injection into the skin of venom from the stinging unit (nematocyst) ... See the entire definition of Jellyfish stingLymph: The almost colorless fluid that travels through the lymphatic system, carrying cell... See the entire definition of LymphLymph gland: See Lymph node. Lymphadenopathy: Abnormally enlarged lymph nodes. Commonly called swollen glands. Nausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaOrgan: A relatively independent part of the body that carries out one or more special func... See the entire definition of OrganPain: 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 RashScrape: An abrasion or cut caused by something rubbing roughly against the skin. To treat ... See the entire definition of ScrapeSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationShortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness ... See the entire definition of Shortness of breathSkeletal: Pertaining to the skeleton, the bones of the body that collectively provide the ... See the entire definition of SkeletalSkeleton: The skeleton is composed of bones and is the framework of the body. Throat: The throat is the anterior (front) portion of the neck beginning at the back of th... See the entire definition of ThroatTongue: A strong muscle that is anchored to the floor of the mouth. The tongue is covered ... See the entire definition of TongueTopical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalToxicity: The degree to which a substance (a toxin or poison) can harm humans or animals. ... See the entire definition of ToxicityToxin: A poison produced by certain animals, plants, or bacteria. Tylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Venom: A poison, particularly one secreted by an animal. Examples are bee venom, snake ven... See the entire definition of VenomVesicles: In dermatology, vesicles are small blisters, most often on the skin. Vesicles al... See the entire definition of Vesicles |
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