Swelling+and+redness
111Lupus — is an autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, heart, lungs, blood, kidneys and brain. Normally the body s immune system makes proteins called antibodies, to protect the body against viruses,… …
112Euphrasia — For the Canadian township, see Euphrasia Township, Ontario. For the band, see Euphrasia (band). For the saint, see Euphrasia (Eupraxia) of Constantinople. See also Eufrasia of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Taxobox name = Euphrasia image width = 220px …
113sparganosis — Infection with the plerocercoid or sparganum of a pseudophyllidean tapeworm, usually in a dermal sore resulting from application of infected flesh as a poultice; infection may also occur from ingestion of uncooked frog …
114Post-anesthesia care unit — PACU redirects here. For the fish, see Pacu. A post anesthesia care unit, often abbreviated PACU and sometimes referred to as post anesthesia recovery or PAR, is a vital part of hospitals, ambulatory care centers, and other medical facilities. It …
115Peripheral vascular examination — In medicine, the peripheral vascular examination is a series of maneuvers to elicit signs of peripheral vascular pathology. It is performed as part of a physical examination, or when a patient presents with leg pain suggestive of a cardiovascular …
116arthritis — n. inflammation of one or more joints, characterized by pain, swelling, warmth, redness of the overlying skin, and diminished range of joint motion. There are four basic subgroups of arthritis: noninflammatory arthritis, including osteoarthritis …
117inflammation — n. the body s response to injury, which may be acute or chronic. Acute inflammation is the immediate defensive reaction of tissue to any injury, which may be caused by infection, chemicals, or physical agents. It involves pain, heat, redness,… …
118exophthalmos — exophthalmic, adj. /ek sof thal meuhs, mos/, n. Pathol. protrusion of the eyeball from the orbit, caused by disease, esp. hyperthyroidism, or injury. Also, exophthalmus /ek sof thal meuhs/, exophthalmia /ek sof thal mee euh/. [1870 75; < NL < Gk… …
119denture stomatitis — inflammation of the oral mucosa seen in some patients with new dentures or with old, ill fitting ones, caused by Candida albicans; characterized by redness, swelling, and pain of mucosa that is in contact with the denture. Called also chronic… …
120inflammation — in•flam•ma•tion [[t]ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən[/t]] n. 1) pat redness, swelling, and fever in a local area of the body, often with pain and disturbed function, in reaction to an infection or to a physical or chemical injury 2) the act or fact of inflaming… …
