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rash

Health care; Hospitals

Breaking out of the skin. Medically, a rash may be referred to as an exanthem.

allergy

Health care; Hospitals

A misguided reaction to a foreign substance by the immune system-the body's system of defense against foreign invaders (pollens, dust mite, molds, dander, and certain foods or infections. The ...

Candida albicans is a fungal organism, or yeast, that thrives in your mouth, gastrointestinal tract, and skin; your body produces bacteria that keep it in check. When fungal growth exceeds the body's ...

ambu bag and mask

Health care; Hospitals

A piece of equipment consisting of a rubber bag and face mask which, when squeezed by hand, fills the lungs with oxygen and assists breathing.

wbc or white blood cells

Health care; Hospitals

Cells found in the blood and tissues that aid in fighting infections and making antibodies for the immune system's attack against disease. There are several types of white blood cells including ...