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Pyelitis
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PyelitisInflammation of the urine-collecting system within the kidney.
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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.
Kidney
One of the paired organs that excrete urine. The kidneys are bean-shaped organs (about 11 cm long, 5 cm wide, and 3 cm thick) lying on either side of the vertebral column, posterior to the peritoneum, about opposite the twelfth thoracic and first three lumbar vertebrae.
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Pyelonephritis
Infection of the kidneys. A severe infection favoured by a slowing in the flow of urine (urinary stasis) between the kidney and bladder, through a long duct called the urethra. This stasis is naturally increased by pregnancy (atonicity of ducts), but the absence of any blockage in the urinary tract or reflex from the bladder and urethras (vesicourethral reflux) should be ascertained.
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Ptilosis
Shedding of the eyelashes.
Pubis
The most forward bone of the pelvis.
Pulse
The heartbeat as felt through the walls of an artery.
Puncture
A wound produced by a pointed object.
Purulent
Containing pus.
Pyelitis
Pyodermatitis
Skin infection producing pus.
Pyridoxine
Vitamin B6, sometimes used to treat nausea in pregnancy or to manage premenstrual syndrome symptoms.
Pyrogen
Something that causes fever.
Perfusionist
During heart surgery, blood is detoured outside the body through a machine in order to bypass the heart, allowing surgery to proceed.ÿ The perfusionist is the person who monitors and controls the flow of blood through this machine.
Palliative care
Caring for a patient by maintaining the best quality of remaining life. Also offering support and guidance to the patient and family.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
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.
Kidney
One of the paired organs that excrete urine. The kidneys are bean-shaped organs (about 11 cm long, 5 cm wide, and 3 cm thick) lying on either side of the vertebral column, posterior to the peritoneum, about opposite the twelfth thoracic and first three lumbar vertebrae.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Pyelonephritis
Infection of the kidneys. A severe infection favoured by a slowing in the flow of urine (urinary stasis) between the kidney and bladder, through a long duct called the urethra. This stasis is naturally increased by pregnancy (atonicity of ducts), but the absence of any blockage in the urinary tract or reflex from the bladder and urethras (vesicourethral reflux) should be ascertained.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Ptilosis
Shedding of the eyelashes.
Pubis
The most forward bone of the pelvis.
Pulse
The heartbeat as felt through the walls of an artery.
Puncture
A wound produced by a pointed object.
Purulent
Containing pus.
Pyelitis
Pyodermatitis
Skin infection producing pus.
Pyridoxine
Vitamin B6, sometimes used to treat nausea in pregnancy or to manage premenstrual syndrome symptoms.
Pyrogen
Something that causes fever.
Perfusionist
During heart surgery, blood is detoured outside the body through a machine in order to bypass the heart, allowing surgery to proceed.ÿ The perfusionist is the person who monitors and controls the flow of blood through this machine.
Palliative care
Caring for a patient by maintaining the best quality of remaining life. Also offering support and guidance to the patient and family.
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