Scuba Diving: Marine Bite Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Scuba Diving: Marine Bite article.
Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAllergy: A misguided reaction to foreign substances by the immune system, the body system ... See the entire definition of AllergyAntibiotic: 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 BacteriaCuts: Severed skin. Washing a cut or scrape with soap and water and keeping it clean and d... See the entire definition of CutsFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverIbuprofen: 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 InjuryJoint: The area where two bones are attached for the purpose of permitting body parts to m... See the entire definition of JointLymph: The almost colorless fluid that travels through the lymphatic system, carrying cell... See the entire definition of LymphLymph node: One of many small, bean-shaped organs located throughout the lymphatic system.... See the entire definition of Lymph nodeMedical school: A school with a curriculum leading to a medical degree. The mission of eve... See the entire definition of Medical schoolNode: Literally a knot, a node is a collection of tissue. For example a lymph node, is a ... See the entire definition of NodeOintment: An oil-based preparation that is applied to the skin. Whereas an ointment has an... See the entire definition of Ointment
Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPus: A thick, whitish-yellow fluid that results from the accumulation of white blood cells... See the entire definition of PusScrub: 1. As a verb, to wash the hands and forearms very thoroughly, as before enga... See the entire definition of ScrubSensitivity: 1. In psychology, the quality of being sensitive. As, for example, sen... See the entire definition of SensitivitySnake bites: A bite of a venomous snake, such as a rattlesnake, copperhead, cottonmouth wa... See the entire definition of Snake biteSPF (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 SunscreenSyringe: A medical device that is used to inject fluid into, or withdraw fluid from, the b... See the entire definition of SyringeTopical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalTylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Wrist: The part of the hand that is nearest the forearm and consists of the carpal bones a... See the entire definition of Wrist
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