Medical Definitions and Word Differences

Both Mercurochrome and Merthiolate are topical antiseptic solutions used to prevent infection in minor cuts and scrapes. Mercurochrome contains mercury while Merthiolate contains thimerosal. Thimerosal is a mercury-based compound, but in a different form and concentration compared to the mercury in Mercurochrome.

BID normally means "bis in die" or twice a day.

The only interpretation I can locate with BIDM associated with healthcare is

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Boston, MA) and Beirut International Dental Meeting.

The medical term is paronychia. It is typically characterized by redness, swelling, and pain around the nail fold, and can be caused by bacterial or fungal infections. Treatment usually involves warm water soaks, antibiotics, and in some cases, incision and drainage.

The medical term for severe deterioration of mental functioning that results in a brain disorder is "dementia." This condition is characterized by a decline in memory, reasoning, communication, and the ability to perform daily activities.

The medical term for a contagious parasitic infection with intense pruritus is scabies. It is caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite, which burrows into the skin and causes itching and rash. Prompt treatment with medications prescribed by a healthcare provider is necessary to eliminate the infestation.

Widely patent anterior circulation refers to the blood vessels in the front part of the brain being open and allowing blood flow. This is important for ensuring adequate oxygen and nutrients are delivered to the brain tissue. It can be assessed using imaging techniques such as CT angiography or magnetic resonance angiography.

The medical term for surgical puncture of the pleural cavity to remove fluid is thoracentesis. This procedure involves inserting a needle through the chest wall to drain excess fluid from around the lungs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.

The bony ridges that warm the air as it travels through the nasal cavity are called turbinate bones or nasal conchae. They help to increase the surface area of the nasal cavity to aid in warming, humidifying, and filtering incoming air before it reaches the lungs.

An EKG, also known as an ECG, measures the electrical waves and impulses of the heart. Electrodes, either 10 or 12 are placed on specific areas of the chest, arms and legs. Wires are connected to the electrodes. The impulses of the heart are picked up via the electrodes and sent through the wire to produce a graph of the heart's electrical conductivity. Heart rates and palpitations are commonly diagnosed. The rhythm strip is a more precise way to detect a problem on an otherwise normal EKG. The EKG is a snapshot, if you will, for a moment in time whereas the rhythm strip is a continuous feed.

Sure.

There'd be another word for it though.

Such a doctor is called a "Gastroenterologist."

A fast heartbeat is called tachycardia. It is typically defined as a heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute at rest. Tachycardia can be caused by various factors such as stress, excitement, or underlying medical conditions.

The medical symbol for inflammation is a red square with a white center, resembling a medieval shield with a red cross in the middle, representing the body's immune response to injury or infection.

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I experience these symptoms in my right thumb and it was diagnosed as cervical brachial syndrome. I have had one of two discs worked on in my cervical spine. It can also make the arm in which hand you are experiencing your symptoms very painful. I hope this helps a little..

Epilepsy is a group of neurologic disorders characterized by recurrent episodes of seizures. A single seizure is not the same as a diagnosis of epilepsy.

Opthalmitis is the medical term meaning inflammation of the eye. Iritis, scleritis, and conjunctivitis are related terms for specific parts of the eye and adnexa.

The medical term for impairment of vision due to old age is presbyopia. This condition typically occurs around the age of 40 and is a natural part of aging where the lens of the eye stiffens, leading to difficulty focusing on close objects.

In medical terms, as in lay language, rotation means turning around an axis. The common uses in medical/anatomical terms are to describe movement at a joint (for instance, rotation of the neck is the movement you use when you shake your head "no." External rotation at the shoulder is what you use when you scratch the back of your neck.) Also, rotation might describe a malposition of an organ -- for instance, a slightly twisted uterus rotated left might be called levorotated (and to the right, dextrorotated.)

The medical term for normal adjustment of the lens to bring an object into focus is "accommodation." This process involves the changing of the lens shape to focus on objects at different distances.

Gtt means drops. Example, for example, "The IV is running at 10 gtt a minute."

The medical terminology for a surgical procedure to remove a gland is "gland excision" or "glandectomy."

The medical term for respiratory insufficiency marked by progressive hypoxia is "respiratory failure." This condition occurs when the respiratory system is unable to adequately oxygenate the blood or remove carbon dioxide. It can be either acute or chronic and may require interventions like supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation.

AECB stands for Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis. It refers to a sudden worsening of symptoms in a patient with chronic bronchitis, such as increased coughing, phlegm production, and difficulty breathing. Treatment usually involves antibiotics and bronchodilators to help alleviate symptoms and prevent further complications.

Mcg is an alternative abbreviation for "micrograms", which are millionths of a gram. 50 mcg would therefore be 0.00005 g.