Body Region Terms
Description:
Abdomen; on anterior side of trunk
what is abdominal region
-Includes tablets and suppositories
-The method can be used for yeast infections
what is vaginal
Deadens pain when applied
what is anesthetic
Hypersensitive to substances in the environment or to medications
what is allergy
Having a high level of sugar excreted in urine
what is glycosuria
Description:
The region containing external genitals; on anterior side of trunk
what is pubic region
-Taken in the form of suppositories
-This method is used if the patient can not take medication by mouth
what is rectal
Kills bacteria causing skin infections
what is antibiotic
Inflammation and narrowing of airways triggered by inhaling a allergen
what is allergic asthma
Condition of having excessive amount of hair
what is hirsutism
Description:
Upper extremities or arms
what is brachial region
-includes medication that coat underside of a patch
what is transdermal
Kills bacteria in skin cuts and wounds or at surgical site
what is antiseptic
Life-Threating condition resulting from a severe allergic reaction
what is anaphylactic shock
Excessive hormone production by an endocrine gland
what is hypersecretion
Description:
chest; on anterior side of trunk; also called thorax
what is thoracic region
-Medication that is applied to the skin or mucous membranes
what is topical
Kills fungi infected skin
what is antifungal
Skin irritation caused by skin coming into direct contact with an allergen
what is contact dermatitis
Condition in which body tissues contain excessive amounts of fluid
what is edema
Description:
Back; on posterior or side trunk
what is dorsum
-Includes drugs placed under lip or between cheek and gum
what is buccal
Reduces severe itching
what is antipruritic
Inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by allergens in the air
what is allergic conjunctivitis
Development of breast tissue in males
what is gynecomastia