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- |Term=Rheumatic fever426 bytes (57 words) - 20:36, 30 December 2022
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- == Rheumatic Heart Disease == ...ndition in which permanent damage to heart valves is caused by [[rheumatic fever]].2 KB (217 words) - 02:21, 12 February 2024
- == Rheumatic == ...term is derived from the Greek word "rheumatikos," which means "suffering from a flux."1 KB (174 words) - 23:09, 5 February 2024
- #REDIRECT [[Rheumatic fever]] [[Category:Redirect-class articles]]66 bytes (6 words) - 00:01, 14 February 2024
- ...rdʒɪˈneɪtəm/) is a type of [[skin rash]] often associated with [[rheumatic fever]]. It is characterized by pink or red, ring-shaped patches that appear prim The term "erythema marginatum" is derived from the Greek word "erythros" meaning red, and the Latin "marginatum" meaning b2 KB (286 words) - 03:59, 11 February 2024
- ...or caused by scarring and calcium accumulation in the valve from rheumatic fever ...or caused by scarring and calcium accumulation in the valve from rheumatic fever<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]686 bytes (105 words) - 20:46, 30 December 2022
- == Rheumatic Disease == '''Rheumatic disease''' (pronunciation: roo-MAT-ik disease) is a term used to describe a2 KB (255 words) - 12:05, 10 February 2024
- ...of Jewish origin, specifically from Ashkenazi Jews, and it is a metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name 'Tzipe', which means 'bird'. ...las. He was also the president of the [[American College of Rheumatology]] from 1975 to 1976.2 KB (283 words) - 06:19, 8 February 2024
- ...ns 'renowned warrior'. 'Wannamaker' is a surname of German origin, derived from the German word 'Wannenmacher' which means 'tub maker'. The etymology of th ...He is particularly known for his work on [[rheumatic fever]] and [[scarlet fever]], both of which are complications of streptococcal infections.2 KB (293 words) - 22:22, 11 February 2024
- The term "chorea" comes from the Greek word "χορεία" (khoros), meaning "dance". It was named after ...treated [[streptococcus]] infection. The exact mechanism of how rheumatic fever leads to chorea is not fully understood, but it is believed to involve an a2 KB (259 words) - 12:07, 10 February 2024
- == Rheumatic Diseases == ...], and often loss of function in these areas. The term "rheumatic" derives from the Greek word "rheumatos," which means "that which flows as a river or str3 KB (387 words) - 17:41, 10 February 2024
- ...cillin" is derived from the Latin ''carina'' meaning "keel" and ''cillin'' from penicillin, indicating its relation to the penicillin family of antibiotics ...t is also used in the prevention of certain infections such as [[rheumatic fever]] and [[endocarditis]].1 KB (147 words) - 03:00, 7 February 2024
- ...nts: "Anti-" is a prefix from Greek meaning against, "strepto-" is derived from streptococcus, a type of bacteria, "-lysin" refers to the ability to lyse o ...cause of [[glomerulonephritis]] (a type of kidney disease) or [[rheumatic fever]]. High levels of ASO antibodies in the blood can indicate a recent strep i1 KB (190 words) - 17:46, 10 February 2024
- ...for "verum," which is Latin for "true" or "genuine." This distinguishes it from other types of penicillin. ...and [[staphylococcal infection]]s. It is also used to prevent [[rheumatic fever]] and [[chorea]], which can occur as complications of streptococcal infecti2 KB (222 words) - 21:59, 8 February 2024
- The term "Procaine Benzylpenicillin" is derived from its two main components: Procaine, a local anesthetic, and Benzylpenicillin ...phylococcal infections]]. It is also used in the prevention of [[Rheumatic fever]] and [[Bacterial endocarditis]].2 KB (209 words) - 14:55, 11 February 2024
- The term "Valvulotomy" is derived from the Latin word 'valvula', meaning 'small valve', and the Greek word 'tome', ...e valve has become narrowed or stenotic, often due to conditions such as [[Rheumatic Heart Disease]] or [[Congenital Heart Disease]].1 KB (198 words) - 00:15, 7 February 2024
- ...[[tricuspid valve]] in the heart. This condition impedes the flow of blood from the [[right atrium]] to the [[right ventricle]]. ...the three flaps or leaflets of the tricuspid valve. "Stenosis" is derived from the Greek word "stenos" meaning narrow, referring to the narrowing of the v2 KB (199 words) - 07:08, 13 February 2024
- The term "Ilosone" is derived from the Greek words "ilos" meaning "twist" and "one" meaning "unit". This is in ...and [[pertussis]] (whooping cough). It is also used to prevent [[rheumatic fever]] in those who are allergic to [[penicillin]] and [[sulfonamides]].1 KB (182 words) - 01:37, 5 February 2024
- ...f the [[macrolide]] family of antibiotics and works by preventing bacteria from growing and reproducing. The term "erythromycin" is derived from the Greek words "erythros" meaning "red" and "mykes" meaning "fungus". This2 KB (267 words) - 00:02, 7 February 2024
- ...the [[mitral valve]] in the heart. This condition restricts the blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle, leading to various symptoms and comp The term "mitral valve stenosis" is derived from the Latin word "mitra", meaning a bishop's mitre (a type of hat), and the G2 KB (209 words) - 21:49, 11 February 2024
- The term "Aschoff Body" is derived from the name of its discoverer, [[Karl Albert Ludwig Aschoff]], a renowned Germ ...nd in the [[Heart|heart]] tissue of individuals suffering from [[Rheumatic Fever]]. It is a characteristic feature of this disease and is composed of swolle2 KB (212 words) - 22:21, 8 February 2024