Scuba Diving: Scorpionfish, Lionfish, and Stonefish Poisoning Glossary of Terms
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Abdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAbnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Blood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBradycardia: A slow heart rate, usually defined as less than 60 beats per minute. Diarrhea: A common condition that involves unusually frequent and liquid bowel movements. ... See the entire definition of DiarrheaDorsal: Relating to the back or postterior of a structure. As opposed to the ventral, or f... See the entire definition of DorsalFlush: (1) A redness of the skin, typically over the cheeks or neck. A flush is usually ... See the entire definition of FlushHeadache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHeart rate: The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually per minute. The heart rate ... See the entire definition of Heart rateInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNeurotoxin: 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 PainParalysis: Loss of voluntary movement (motor function). Paralysis that affects only one mu... See the entire definition of Paralysis
Pelvic: Having to do with the pelvis, the lower part of the abdomen, located between the h... See the entire definition of PelvicPoison: Any substance that can cause severe organ damage or death if ingested, breathed in... See the entire definition of PoisonPoisoning: Taking a substance that is injurious to health or can cause death. Poisoning i... See the entire definition of PoisoningScrub: 1. As a verb, to wash the hands and forearms very thoroughly, as before enga... See the entire definition of ScrubShortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness ... See the entire definition of Shortness of breathSpine: 1) The column of bone known as the vertebral column, which surrounds and protects ... See the entire definition of SpineTetanus: An often fatal infectious disease that is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tet... See the entire definition of TetanusToxicity: 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. 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 VenomousVesicles: In dermatology, vesicles are small blisters, most often on the skin. Vesicles al... See the entire definition of Vesicles
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