Sea Sponge Irritation Glossary of Terms
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Acetic 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 reactionChills: feelings of coldness accompanied by shivering. Chills may develop after exposure t... See the entire definition of ChillsDizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessErythema: Redness of the skin that results from capillary congestion. Erythema can occur w... See the entire definition of ErythemaErythema multiforme: See: Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Fever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationInsertion: A chromosome abnormality that is due to insertion of a segment from one chromos... See the entire definition of InsertionItching: An uncomfortable sensation in the skin that feels as if something is crawling on ... See the entire definition of ItchingJoint: The area where two bones are attached for the purpose of permitting body parts to m... See the entire definition of JointMicroscopic: So small it cannot be seen without the aid of microscope. As opposed to macro... See the entire definition of MicroscopicMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of Nausea
Pain: 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 PusSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationSensitivity: 1. In psychology, the quality of being sensitive. As, for example, sen... See the entire definition of SensitivitySkeleton: The skeleton is composed of bones and is the framework of the body. SPF (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 SunscreenWrist: 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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