The time period between when an infectious organism enters the body and when symptoms occur. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
Health Answer Category: General
What is Incontinence?
Inability to hold urine or feces inside of the body. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Incompetent Cervix?
An abnormally weak cervix, which widens prematurely during pregnancy as a result of the weight of a developing fetus; may result in a miscarriage. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Impotence?
The inability to acquire or maintain an erection of the penis. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Implant?
An organ, tissue, or device surgically inserted and left in the body. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Impetigo?
A highly contagious skin infection caused by bacteria, usually occurring around the nose and mouth; commonly occurring in children. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Imperforate Anus?
A birth defect in which the opening of the anus is not formed normally. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Impacted Fracture?
A bone break in which the two broken ends have been forced into each other. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Immunosuppressant?
A drug that inhibits the activity of the immune system; used to prevent rejection of a transplant organ and in disorders where the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Immunostimulant?
A drug that increases the ability of the body’s immune system to fight disease. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org