Scorpion Sting Glossary of Terms
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Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinBlurred vision: Lack of sharpness of vision with, as a result, the inability to see fine d... See the entire definition of Blurred visionBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCirculation: In medicine, the movement of fluid through the body in a regular or circuitou... See the entire definition of CirculationEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentFDA: Food and Drug Administration. Ibuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenImmunoglobulin: A protein produced by plasma cells and lymphocytes and characteristic of t... See the entire definition of ImmunoglobulinLethal: Deadly. Neurotoxin: Any substance that is capable of causing damage to nerves or nerve tissue. For... See the entire definition of NeurotoxinPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPoison: Any substance that can cause severe organ damage or death if ingested, breathed in... See the entire definition of PoisonProtein: One of the three nutrients used as energy sources (calories) by the body. Protein... See the entire definition of Protein
Proteins: Large molecules composed of one or more chains of amino acids in a specific orde... See the entire definition of ProteinsRecipient: In medicine, someone who is given something, such as a blood transfusion or an ... See the entire definition of RecipientScorpion venom: The potent poison of the scorpion, an insect that has an elongated body an... See the entire definition of Scorpion venomSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Ticks: Small wingless bloodsucking insects that, along with the mite, belongs to the order... See the entire definition of TicksTongue: A strong muscle that is anchored to the floor of the mouth. The tongue is covered ... See the entire definition of TongueToxin: 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 VenomVenomous: 1. Full of venom. 2. Having venom, like some snakes and insects. ... See the entire definition of Venomous
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