Wrinkles Glossary of Terms
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Abnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Aging: The process of becoming older, a process that is genetically determined and environ... See the entire definition of AgingAnesthesia: Loss of feeling or awareness, as when an anesthetic is administered before sur... See the entire definition of AnesthesiaBacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) ... See the entire definition of BacteriaBotox: A highly purified preparation of botulinum toxin A, a toxin produced by the bacteri... See the entire definition of BotoxCellulite: In popular language, deposits of fat that have a cottage cheese-like texture. M... See the entire definition of CelluliteClostridium: A group of anaerobic bacteria (bacteria that thrive in the absence of oxygen)... See the entire definition of ClostridiumClostridium botulinum: A group of gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria commonly found... See the entire definition of Clostridium botulinumCollagen: The principal protein of the skin, tendons, cartilage, bone, and connective tiss... See the entire definition of CollagenContraction: The tightening and shortening of a muscle. Dermabrasion: A surgical procedure that involves the controlled scraping away of the upper... See the entire definition of DermabrasionDermatitis: Inflammation of the skin, either due to direct contact with an irritating sub... See the entire definition of DermatitisDermatology: 1. The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and... See the entire definition of DermatologyDermis: The lower or inner layer of the two main layers of cells that make up the skin.Th... See the entire definition of DermisEdema: The swelling of soft tissues as a result of excess fluid accumulation. Edema is oft... See the entire definition of Edema
Extrinsic: 1. Not an essential or inherent part of a something such as a structure.... See the entire definition of ExtrinsicFascia: A flat band of tissue below the skin that covers underlying tissues and separates ... See the entire definition of FasciaFDA: Food and Drug Administration. Filler: An inactive substance used to make the active medicine easier to measure. For exam... See the entire definition of FillerFlexion: The process of bending, or the state of being bent. For example, flexion of the f... See the entire definition of FlexionGenetic: Having to do with genes and genetic Horizontal: In anatomy, a plane passing through the standing body. A person lying on a bed... See the entire definition of HorizontalHyaluronic acid: A viscous slippery substance that lubricates the joints, maintains the sh... See the entire definition of Hyaluronic acidInheritance: The transmission of a gene from parent to child. The pattern of inheritance i... See the entire definition of InheritanceIntrinsic: 1. An essential or inherent part of a something such as a structure. Liposuction: The surgical suctioning of fat deposits from specific parts of the body, the ... See the entire definition of LiposuctionMicroscopic: 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 MuscleMuscular: Having to do with the muscles. Also, endowed with above average muscle developme... See the entire definition of MuscularObesity: The state of being well above one's normal weight.
Operating room: A facility that is equipped for performing surgery. Abbreviated OR. Paralysis: Loss of voluntary movement (motor function). Paralysis that affects only one mu... See the entire definition of ParalysisPrescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of PrescriptionProtein: One of the three nutrients used as energy sources (calories) by the body. Protein... See the entire definition of ProteinRadiation: 1. Rays of energy. Gamma rays and X-rays are two of the types of energy ... See the entire definition of RadiationRespiration: The act of inhaling and exhaling air in order to exchange oxygen for carbon d... See the entire definition of RespirationRetinoid: 1. Vitamin A (retinol) or a naturally occurring or synthetic substance ch... See the entire definition of RetinoidSubcutaneous: Under the skin. For example, a subcutaneous injection is an injection in whi... See the entire definition of SubcutaneousSunscreen: A substance that blocks the effect of the sun's harmful rays. Using lotions tha... See the entire definition of SunscreenSuperficial: In anatomy, on the surface or shallow. As opposed to deep. The skin is superf... See the entire definition of SuperficialSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySynthesis: Putting together different entities to make a whole which is new and different.... See the entire definition of SynthesisSystemic: Affecting the entire body. A systemic disease such as diabetes can affect the wh... See the entire definition of SystemicTopical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalToxin: A poison produced by certain animals, plants, or bacteria.
Ultrasound: High-frequency sound waves. Ultra-sound waves can be bounced off tissues by us... See the entire definition of UltrasoundUltraviolet radiation: Invisible rays that are part of the energy that comes from the su... See the entire definition of Ultraviolet radiationVertical: In anatomy, upright. As opposed to horizontal. Vitamin A: Vitamin A is retinol. Carotene compounds (found, for example, in egg yolk, butt... See the entire definition of Vitamin AVitamin D: A steroid vitamin which promotes the intestinal absorption and metabolism of ca... See the entire definition of Vitamin DWomb: The womb (uterus) is a hollow, pear-shaped organ located in a woman's lower abdomen ... See the entire definition of Womb
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