Category: F

A pharmaceutical measurement equivalent to 8 fluid drams.  

A pharmaceutical unit for liquids, equivalent to one-eighth of an ounce or 3.55 cubic centimeters.  

An abscess that develops due to the injection of an irritant beneath the skin.  

This type of light, known as Finsen light, results from the absorption of heat rays through filters, leaving behind only violet and ultraviolet rays. It is named after the Danish physician who promoted sun-ray therapy. In the past, Finsen light was focused on specific small areas using lenses and was utilized in the treatment of…

Male fern, a substance used to eliminate parasitic worms in the intestines.  

A condition affecting infants and young children, marked by the formation of cysts in the pancreas, the excretion of undigested fats in the stool, and ongoing respiratory issues.  

A medical condition characterized by excessive urinary excretion of calcium and phosphorus, along with the deterioration and replacement of bone tissue by fibrous and, to a lesser extent, osteoid tissue. This leads to the development of cysts and tumor-like formations in the impacted bones. Also known as osteitis fibrosa cystica generalisata or von Recklinghausen’s disease.…

A pus-filled cavity containing fecal matter, suggesting a link to the internal part of the intestines.  

Anesthesia achieved by surrounding the surgical area with injections of a local anesthetic.  

Referred to as urinary “frequency,” this condition involves urinating more frequently than the typical four to six times a day. Frequent urination can be caused by various factors such as excessive urine production, bladder inflammation known as cystitis, anxiety, bladder stones, and an enlarged prostate gland in men. In rare cases, a bladder tumor may…