Hi I have decided that it would be a fun idea to extend my medical knowledge somewhat by picking a term from my medical dictionary for specific letters and writing about them. Obviously, it would be of no use if I already knew the word so I am attempting to find some that I haven't even heard of before!
Aminoglycoside drugs- A type of antibiotics, injected, generally reserved for treatment of serious conditions. This is because they may damage the inner ear or kidneys. Examples are gentamicin and streptomycin.
Bradycardia- Abnormally slow heart rate, sometimes as a result of regular vigorous exercise but in other cases indicates an underlying problem such as hypothyroidism. May be as a result of taking beta-blockers. Sudden bradycardia may cause a drop in blood pressure, therefore fainting.
Chigoe- An small, itchy, painful swelling caused by a sand flea from Africa and Tropical America. It penetrates the skin and lays eggs. The wound should be treated with an antiseptic after the removal of the fleas with a sterile needle.
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