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Sepsis
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SepsisWhen disease-causing bacteria from an area of infection spread into the bloodstream and tissues.
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Bacteria
Single-celled microorganisms which can exist either as independent (free-living) organisms or as parasites (dependent upon another organism for life).
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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Sebaceous cyst
A benign cyst containing oil and cells from a sebaceous gland.
Seborrhea
Greasy scales or cheesy plugs resulting from overproduction of the sebaceous glands.
Seborrheic keratoses
Skin growths that may be smooth or warty-looking, of varying size, and flesh-colored, brown or black. Often appear on the trunk or temples. Often occur in middle-aged and elderly people. Also called senile warts.
Semicircular canals
The three loop-shaped tubular passages of the inner ear that control the sense of balance.
Seminiferous
Carrying or producing semen.
Sepsis
Serology
The study of the antigen-antibody reaction.
Shingles
A viral infection of certain sensory nerves that causes pain and blisters on the skin along the course of the infected nerve. Also called herpes zoster.
Shoulder
The ball-and-socket joint connecting the arm with the body.
Siamese twins
Identical twins born joined together.
Sickle cell trait
Inheriting the gene for sickle cell anemia from only one parent. It causes no symptoms.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Bacteria
Single-celled microorganisms which can exist either as independent (free-living) organisms or as parasites (dependent upon another organism for life).
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--------------------------------------
Sebaceous cyst
A benign cyst containing oil and cells from a sebaceous gland.
Seborrhea
Greasy scales or cheesy plugs resulting from overproduction of the sebaceous glands.
Seborrheic keratoses
Skin growths that may be smooth or warty-looking, of varying size, and flesh-colored, brown or black. Often appear on the trunk or temples. Often occur in middle-aged and elderly people. Also called senile warts.
Semicircular canals
The three loop-shaped tubular passages of the inner ear that control the sense of balance.
Seminiferous
Carrying or producing semen.
Sepsis
Serology
The study of the antigen-antibody reaction.
Shingles
A viral infection of certain sensory nerves that causes pain and blisters on the skin along the course of the infected nerve. Also called herpes zoster.
Shoulder
The ball-and-socket joint connecting the arm with the body.
Siamese twins
Identical twins born joined together.
Sickle cell trait
Inheriting the gene for sickle cell anemia from only one parent. It causes no symptoms.
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