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Fungus
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FungusA group of organisms that includes yeasts, molds and mushrooms.
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Fungal
Pertaining to a fungus. For example, a fungal skin infection.
Fungal nail infection
The most common fungus infection of the nails is onychomycosis. Onychomycosis makes the nails look white and opaque, thickened, and brittle. Those at increased risk for developing onychomycosis include: People with diabetes; People with disease of the small blood vessels (peripheral vascular disease); and Older women (perhaps because estrogen deficiency increases the risk of infection); and Women of any age who wear artificial nails (acrylic or "wraps"). Artificial nails increase the risk for onychomycosis because, when an artificial nail is applied, the nail surface is usually abraded with an emery board damaging it, emery boards can carry infection, and water can collect under the artificial nail creating a moist, warm environment favorable for fungal growth. Alternative names include tinea unguium and ringworm of the nails.
Fungi
Plural of fungus.
Fungicidal
Capable of killing fungi.
Fungicide
1. An agent capable of killing fungi. 2. Any pesticide used to control, deter, or destroy fungi.
Fungiform papilla
The fungiform papillae are broad flat structures that house taste buds in the central portion of the dorsum (back) of the tongue.
Fungistat
A chemical that keeps fungi from growing.
Fungistatic
Capable of inhibiting the growth of fungi.
Fungizone
Fungizone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): amphotericin b.
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Fontanelle
A soft spot in the skull of an infant formed by the normal separation between the bony plates of the skull.
Fracture
Broken, especially a broken bone.
Frenulum
A fold of skin or mucous membrane that limits the movement of a body part. For example, the frenulum linguae is the midline fold under the tongue that attaches it to the floor of the mouth.
Frostbite
Damage to tissue as a result of exposure to freezing temperatures.
Fructose
Fruit sugar.
Fungus
Fluorescein angiograms
Photographs of the back of the eye, taken after a fluorescent dye is placed in the blood stream.ÿ This is used to test the circulation in the retina of the eye.
Focal
Limited to one specific area.
Foci
Plural of focus. The origin or center of a disseminated disease.
Fellow
A doctor who has completed medical school, internship and a residency, and has chosen to receive very specialized training in one particular treatment or research area.
Fasciculation
Involuntary contractions, or twitchings, of groups (fasciculi) of muscle fibers, a coarser form of muscular contraction than fibrillation.
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Fungal
Pertaining to a fungus. For example, a fungal skin infection.
Fungal nail infection
The most common fungus infection of the nails is onychomycosis. Onychomycosis makes the nails look white and opaque, thickened, and brittle. Those at increased risk for developing onychomycosis include: People with diabetes; People with disease of the small blood vessels (peripheral vascular disease); and Older women (perhaps because estrogen deficiency increases the risk of infection); and Women of any age who wear artificial nails (acrylic or "wraps"). Artificial nails increase the risk for onychomycosis because, when an artificial nail is applied, the nail surface is usually abraded with an emery board damaging it, emery boards can carry infection, and water can collect under the artificial nail creating a moist, warm environment favorable for fungal growth. Alternative names include tinea unguium and ringworm of the nails.
Fungi
Plural of fungus.
Fungicidal
Capable of killing fungi.
Fungicide
1. An agent capable of killing fungi. 2. Any pesticide used to control, deter, or destroy fungi.
Fungiform papilla
The fungiform papillae are broad flat structures that house taste buds in the central portion of the dorsum (back) of the tongue.
Fungistat
A chemical that keeps fungi from growing.
Fungistatic
Capable of inhibiting the growth of fungi.
Fungizone
Fungizone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): amphotericin b.
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Fontanelle
A soft spot in the skull of an infant formed by the normal separation between the bony plates of the skull.
Fracture
Broken, especially a broken bone.
Frenulum
A fold of skin or mucous membrane that limits the movement of a body part. For example, the frenulum linguae is the midline fold under the tongue that attaches it to the floor of the mouth.
Frostbite
Damage to tissue as a result of exposure to freezing temperatures.
Fructose
Fruit sugar.
Fungus
Fluorescein angiograms
Photographs of the back of the eye, taken after a fluorescent dye is placed in the blood stream.ÿ This is used to test the circulation in the retina of the eye.
Focal
Limited to one specific area.
Foci
Plural of focus. The origin or center of a disseminated disease.
Fellow
A doctor who has completed medical school, internship and a residency, and has chosen to receive very specialized training in one particular treatment or research area.
Fasciculation
Involuntary contractions, or twitchings, of groups (fasciculi) of muscle fibers, a coarser form of muscular contraction than fibrillation.
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