Glossaries
- AnalgesiaAnalgesia is the absence of the feeling of pain. An analgesic is a drug which relieves or removes pain.
- AnaphylaxisAnaphylaxis is a severe allergic response to a substance which the body has become sensitized to. The anaphylactic response ...
- AntibodiesAntibodies are part of our body's defence system. They are proteins produced by the immune system when it detects a foreign ...
- AntihistamineAntihistamines are drugs which stops or neutralises the effect of certain body chemicals (histamines) during an allergic ...
- AntiveneneAntivenene is a French term for the protective agent produced in the blood after a course of immunisation with an animal ...
- AntivenomAntivenoms are relatively purified antibodies produced against venoms or venom components. Antibodies are protective agents ...
- Cardiac arrythmiaCardiac arrythmia is an altered heart beat - increased, decreased or irregular heart beats.
- DebridementDebridement is the removal of damaged tissue. Patches of necrotic skin (dead skin) are removed to prepare the surface for ...
- EnvenomationEnvenomation is the entry of venom into the bite / sting victim's body. It can cause local or systemic poisoning.
- MyotoxicIf a toxin affects the muscles then it is said to be myotoxic.
- NecrosisNecrosis literally means death. When referring to skin or organs it involves the death of all (or most) layers which make ...
- ProphylaxisProphylaxis is the prevention of disease or distress. Antibiotics, vaccines, drugs, and encouraging calm or relaxation in a ...
- PruritisPruritis is local or systemic irritation or itching and is one of the effects of an allergic reaction.
- SyncopeSyncope is a short-term loss of consciousness. This can be due to a block in blood flow to the brain or heart or a sudden ...
- SystemicSystemic means affecting the whole body. When toxins, chemicals or infectious agents enter the blood stream or lymphatic ...
- TachycardiaAn an abnormally fast heartbeat.
- VenomA venom is a chemical of biological origin used by the animal for the purpose of attack or defence. Venoms are made in ...