Yeast Infection Diaper Rash Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Yeast Infection Diaper Rash article.
Abdomen: The belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the... See the entire definition of AbdomenAbsorption: Uptake. For example, intestinal absorption is the uptake of food (or other sub... See the entire definition of AbsorptionAmbient: Surrounding, present on all sides; encompassing. As, the ambient noise is deafeni... See the entire definition of AmbientAntibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticAntifungal: A medication that limits or prevents the growth of yeasts and other fungal org... See the entire definition of AntifungalAnus: The opening of the rectum to the outside of the body. Asymptomatic: Without symptoms. For example, an asymptomatic infection is an infection wit... See the entire definition of AsymptomaticBacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) ... See the entire definition of BacteriaBacterial: Of or pertaining to bacteria, as in a bacterial lung infection. Breastfeeding: Feeding a child human breast milk. According to the American Academy of Ped... See the entire definition of BreastfeedingCandida albicans: A yeast-like fungal organism found in small amounts in the normal human... See the entire definition of Candida albicansCandidiasis: Disease caused by the yeast Candida albicans. Candida albicans can cause vagi... See the entire definition of CandidiasisChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicCorticosteroid: Any of the steroid hormones made by the outer portion (cortex) of the adre... See the entire definition of CorticosteroidCure: 1. To heal, to make well, to restore to good health. 2. A time withou... See the entire definition of CureDermatitis: 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 DermatologyDiaper rash: An inflammatory reaction localized to the area of skin usually covered by the... See the entire definition of Diaper rashDiarrhea: A common condition that involves unusually frequent and liquid bowel movements. ... See the entire definition of DiarrheaFungal: Pertaining to a fungus. For example, a fungal skin infection. Fungus: A single-celled or multicellular organism. Fungi can be true pathogens (such as hi... See the entire definition of FungusGastrointestinal: Adjective referring collectively to the stomach and small and large inte... See the entire definition of GastrointestinalGastrointestinal tract: The stomach and intestines. Abbreviated GI tract. Genital: Pertaining to the external and/or internal organs of reproduction. Groin: The area where the thigh meets the hip. Hygiene: The science of preventive medicine and the preservation of health. Also commonly ... See the entire definition of HygieneImmune: Protected against infection, usually by the presence of antibodies. Incidence: The frequency with which something, such as a disease or trait, appears in a pa... See the entire definition of IncidenceInfant: A young baby, from birth to 12 months of age. Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionMEDLINE: MEDLINE® is the best known database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine... See the entire definition of MEDLINEMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthOintment: An oil-based preparation that is applied to the skin. Whereas an ointment has an... See the entire definition of OintmentPelvis: The lower part of the abdomen, located between the hip bones. Structures in the fe... See the entire definition of PelvisPeriphery: 1. The outside or surface of a structure; the portion outside the centr... See the entire definition of PeripheryPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPrescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of PrescriptionProbiotics: live microorganisms (usually bacteria) that are similar to beneficial microor... See the entire definition of ProbioticsRash: Breaking out (eruption) of the skin. A rash can be caused by an underlying medical c... See the entire definition of RashReservoir: 1. A place where something such as water is kept in reserve. Steroid: One of a large group of chemical substances classified by a specific carbon struc... See the entire definition of SteroidStool: The solid matter that is discharged in a bowel movement. Superficial: In anatomy, on the surface or shallow. As opposed to deep. The skin is superf... See the entire definition of SuperficialTherapeutic: Relating to therapeutics, the branch of medicine that is concerned specifical... See the entire definition of TherapeuticTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Thrush: Yeast infection of the mouth and throat, characterized by patches of white, caused... See the entire definition of ThrushTopical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalTrimox: See: Amoxicillin. Urine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineYeast diaper rash: Infection in the diaper area of a baby that is caused by a yeast called... See the entire definition of Yeast diaper rashYeast infection: Overgrowth of yeast can affect the skin (yeast rash), mouth (thrush), di... See the entire definition of Yeast infectionYogurt: A common dish made of milk curdled and fermented with a culture of Lactobacillus (... See the entire definition of YogurtZinc: A mineral that is essential to the body and is a constituent of many enzymes that pe... See the entire definition of ZincZinc oxide: A form of zinc that has antispasmodic qualities. |
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