A viral infection characterized by headaches, muscle aches, fever, weakness, and cough; commonly called the “flu”. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
Health Answer Category: General
What is Inflammatory Joint Disease?
Any type of arthritis that causes a joint to become inflamed. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
The general term for two inflammatory disorders affecting the intestines; also known as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Inflammation?
Redness, pain, and swelling in an injured or infected tissue produced as a result of the body’s healing response. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Infertility?
The inability to have children as a result of sexual intercourse. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Infective Arthritis?
Arthritis caused by bacteria from a wound or the bloodstream entering a joint. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Infection?
Disease-causing microorganisms that enter the body, multiply, and damage cells or release toxins. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Infarction?
Tissue death due to lack of blood supply. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Induction of Labor?
The use of artificial means to start the process of childbirth. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Indigestion?
Uncomfortable symptoms brought on by overeating or eating spicy, rich, or fatty foods; characterized by heartburn, pain in the abdomen, nausea, and gas, and can be more serious if recurrent. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org