The production of pus. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
Health Answer Category: General
What is Suppository?
A solid cone or bullet-shaped object made up of a chemically inactive substance and a drug that is inserted into the rectum or vagina; used to administer a drug. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Sudden infant death syndrome?
The unexpected, sudden death of an apparently healthy baby, the cause of which cannot be found; also called crib death. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Suction Lipectomy?
See Liposuction. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Submucosa?
The layer of connective tissue under a mucous membrane. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Subcutaneous?
A medical term meaning “beneath the skin”. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Stye?
A pus-filled abscess in the follicle of an eyelash; caused by a bacterial infection. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Stroke?
A damage to part of the brain because of a lack of blood supply (due to a blockage in an artery) or the rupturing of a blood vessel; leads to complete or partial loss of function in the area of the body that is controlled by the damaged part of the brain. Reference: •American Medical […]
What is Stretch Marks?
Lines on the skin that occur when the inner skin layer is stretched thin and loses its elasticity. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Stress Fracture?
A bone break resulting from repeated pressure on the bone. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org