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Pyodermatitis
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PyodermatitisSkin infection producing pus.
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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).
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.
Pus
A protein-rich liquid inflammation product comprised of leukocytes, a thin fluid and cellular debris.
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Pyoderma gangrenosum
A rapidly-developing skin ulcer with a well-defined red or violaceous overhanging border. Believed to be vasculitic in nature.
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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
Inflammation of the urine-collecting system within the kidney.
Pyodermatitis
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.˙ 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.
Phenobarbitol
A sedating medication used to control seizures.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
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).
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.
Pus
A protein-rich liquid inflammation product comprised of leukocytes, a thin fluid and cellular debris.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Pyoderma gangrenosum
A rapidly-developing skin ulcer with a well-defined red or violaceous overhanging border. Believed to be vasculitic in nature.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
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
Inflammation of the urine-collecting system within the kidney.
Pyodermatitis
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.˙ 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.
Phenobarbitol
A sedating medication used to control seizures.
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