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Ingrown nail
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Ingrown nailEdges of the nail become trapped under the skin, causing inflammation and, sometimes, infection.
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Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
Inflammation
A reaction to an injury to the body - by infection, chemicals or physical agents. The symptoms can be - depending on the location of the injury- redness, swelling, heat and pain. The purpose of the inflammation is to dilute and destroy the agent causing the inflammation. To do this, the immune system starts a cascade of actions that causes active cells to gather at the affected location. It is these cells and fluids that cause the redness, swelling, heat and pain.
Infection
Anything that invades the body and reproduces. Infections can be bacteria, protozoa, fungi, or viruses. Bacteria and fungi are one celled creatures that cause many infections including strep throat, bladder infections, and some lung infections. Fungi cause “athlete’s foot” and thrush, an infection in the mouth. Protozoa are small organisms with many cells that can cause infections in the guts or in the lungs. Most healthy people do not get protozoal infections, but people with suppressed immune systems can. Viruses are not really organisms; they are tiny particles that can live only inside another cell. They reproduce by taking over a cell and causing that cell to make more virus particles, rather than doing what the cell is supposed to do. Viruses cause most colds and flu cases.
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Immunoglobulin
A serum protein involved in immunity. An antibody.
Incisor
Any of the front four teeth on either the upper or lower jaw.
Incompetent
1. Unable to make rational decisions. 2. Not functioning properly.
Incubate
To provide the proper conditions for growth.
Induration
The process of hardening. An abnormally hard spot.
Ingrown nail
Innate
Inborn, hereditary.
Inoculation
The injection of a disease agent into the body to cause a mild form of the disease and build immunity.
Inoperable
Not curable through surgery.
Insanity
Any form or degree of mental disturbance or unsoundness of mind, permanent or temporary, that makes a person incapable of rational conduct or judgment.
Insemination
To deposit sperm in the vagina.
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Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
Inflammation
A reaction to an injury to the body - by infection, chemicals or physical agents. The symptoms can be - depending on the location of the injury- redness, swelling, heat and pain. The purpose of the inflammation is to dilute and destroy the agent causing the inflammation. To do this, the immune system starts a cascade of actions that causes active cells to gather at the affected location. It is these cells and fluids that cause the redness, swelling, heat and pain.
Infection
Anything that invades the body and reproduces. Infections can be bacteria, protozoa, fungi, or viruses. Bacteria and fungi are one celled creatures that cause many infections including strep throat, bladder infections, and some lung infections. Fungi cause “athlete’s foot” and thrush, an infection in the mouth. Protozoa are small organisms with many cells that can cause infections in the guts or in the lungs. Most healthy people do not get protozoal infections, but people with suppressed immune systems can. Viruses are not really organisms; they are tiny particles that can live only inside another cell. They reproduce by taking over a cell and causing that cell to make more virus particles, rather than doing what the cell is supposed to do. Viruses cause most colds and flu cases.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Immunoglobulin
A serum protein involved in immunity. An antibody.
Incisor
Any of the front four teeth on either the upper or lower jaw.
Incompetent
1. Unable to make rational decisions. 2. Not functioning properly.
Incubate
To provide the proper conditions for growth.
Induration
The process of hardening. An abnormally hard spot.
Ingrown nail
Innate
Inborn, hereditary.
Inoculation
The injection of a disease agent into the body to cause a mild form of the disease and build immunity.
Inoperable
Not curable through surgery.
Insanity
Any form or degree of mental disturbance or unsoundness of mind, permanent or temporary, that makes a person incapable of rational conduct or judgment.
Insemination
To deposit sperm in the vagina.
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