Septicemia— The medical term for blood poisoning, in which bacteria have invaded the bloodstream and circulates throughout the body. Resources Books Beers, Mark H., MD, and Robert Berkow, MD., editors. "Plague (Bubonic Plague; Pestis; Black Death)." In The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and ...
ver·ru·ca fi·li·for·mis a wart composed of a single or many greatly elongated papillae; appears more commonly on the face and neck. Synonym(s):filiform wart Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012 filiform wart A nonspecific term for a verruca vulgaris with a filiform surfac...
Some experts prefer the term “STI” (sexually transmitted infection). STIs include all infections that can be transmitted sexually. Genital Warts (HPV) It's not necessary to have sexual intercourse for a sexually-transmitted disease (STD) to harm your health. The human papillomavirus (HPV), t...
Short-term costs for hospitalization, equipment, and home modifications are approximately $140,000 for an SCI patient capable of independent living. Lifetime costs may exceed one million dollars. Costs may be three to four times higher for the SCI patient who needs long-term institutional care. ...
Frostbite is the term for damage to the skin and other tissues caused by freezing. Frostnip is a mild form of cold injury. Description In North America, frostbite is largely confined to Alaska, Canada, and the northern states. Recent years have witnessed a substantial decline in the number ...
The upper back, where the lungs are located, is palpated on the right and left sides and a stethoscope is used to listen for breath sounds. Breasts and armpits. A woman's breasts are inspected with the arms relaxed and then raised. In both men and women, the lymph nodes in the ...
Although the term mole may cover a variety of different sorts of skin growths, most often it refers to a localized accumulation of pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. These are generally uniform in color and round in shape. In dermatology, moles are sometimes known as benign neoplasms. ...
Hyperinsulinemia— The medical term for high levels of insulin in the blood. Insulin— A protein hormone secreted by the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas in response to eating. Insulin carries glucose and amino acids to muscle and adipose cells and promotes their efficient use and storage. ...
Eczema is a descriptive term for a chronic skin condition that usually begins in early childhood. It is seen most commonly in individuals who have family members who have asthma and hay fever. This is not to say that eczema is a classical allergic disease. There seems to be general agreement...
Most healthy people who develop staph infections recover fully within a short time. Others develop repeated infections. Some become seriously ill, requiring long-term therapy or emergency care. A small percentage die. Prevention Healthcare providers and patients should always wash their hands thoroughly...