Chapter XX: +local Anesthesia+ (2)
+calcareous.+ Having the nature of lime.
+calcification.+ A degeneration of tissues into salts of calcium or magnesium.
+callosity.+ A circumscribed thickening of the epidermis as a result of friction or intermittent pressure.
+cancellous.+ Resembling lattice work.
+canthus.+ The slit between the eyelids.
+capillary.+ Any one of the small blood vessels which serves to connect an artery and a vein and to allow of the passage of nutrient matter and oxygen from the blood into the tissues and of waste matter from the tissues into the blood.
+carboluria.+ Carbolic acid in the urine.
+carbuncle.+ A phlegmonous inflamation of the skin and subcutaneous tissues.
+carcinoma.+ A malignant epithelial growth.
+cardiac.+ Pertaining to the heart or cardium.
+caries.+ Molecular bone decay.
+carotid.+ The principle artery of the neck.
+cartilage.+ A non-vascular elastic tissue, softer than bone.
+cartilaginous.+ Partaking of the nature of cartilage.
+caseation.+ Transformation of necrotic tissue into a mass resembling cheese.
+caseous.+ Cheesy.
+catheter.+ A hollow cylinder of silver, rubber or other material designed for passage thru the urethra and other channels.
+caustic.+ Corrosive; capable of tissue destruction; syn. escharotic.
+cautery.+ An agent which by heat or chemical action scars tissues.
+cavities.+ Hollows.
+cele.+ Tumor, as in hydrocele, a watery tumor.
+cell.+ A small protoplasmic mass, usually nucleated.
+cellular.+ Composed of cells.
+cellulitis.+ Inflammation of cellular tissue.
+cephalic.+ Head, as in hydrocephalic, water on the head (brain).
+chancre.+ The primary syphilitic manifestation. A syphilitic induration.
+Charcot’s disease.+ A form of tabes.
+chemotaxis.+ The attraction or repulsion exhibited by certain chemicals to living cells.
+chimatlon.+ Mild, chilblain; severe, frost-bite.
+chiropodial orthopedics.+ That branch of podiatry which has to do with the treatment of chronic diseases and deformities of the foot and of the foot joints.
+chiropodist.+ Literally, one who treats the feet and hands. Actually, one who specializes in the treatment of foot lesions not requiring major surgical operative procedures.
+chloral.+ An oily liquid formed by the action of chlorine gas on alcohol.
+chlorosis.+ A form of anemia occurring chiefly in young girls.
+chondritis.+ Inflammation of cartilage.
+chondroma.+ A tumor of cartilage tissue.
+chronic.+ Of long standing.
+chyle.+ The milky fluid found in the mesenteric lymph-vessels as the result of fatty digestion.
+cilia.+ The eyelashes; hairlike processes of certain cells.
+circumcision.+ Removing part or all of the foreskin.
+clot.+ The solid portion resulting from the coagulation of blood.
+coagulation.+ Clotting; in the blood, the result of fibrinogen changing to fibrin.
+coalesce.+ To merge in growth.
+coaptation.+ The fitting together of two opposing surfaces.
+cocaine.+ An alkaloid derived from coca. Useful to produce local anesthesia.
+cocci.+ Round, spheroidal or oval shaped bacteria.
+cocoon.+ Shaped like the protection of the silk-worm larva.
+colostomy.+ Opening into the colon to establish an artificial anus.
+collodion.+ A solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol.
+compression.+ Decreasing volume and increasing density by pressure.
+concomitant.+ Accompanying. Accessory.
+condyle.+ A rounded articular surface at the extremity of a long bone.
+congenital.+ Existing at birth.
+congestion.+ Hyperemia of a part.
+conjunctiva.+ The mucous membrane covering the anterior surface of the eyeball.
+connective tissue.+ The uniting tissue of the body.
+constitutional.+ Relating to the system as a whole.
+constriction.+ The act of drawing together, a narrowing or binding.
+continuity.+ Connected; the quality or state of being continuous.
+contra.+ A prefix meaning against.
+contused.+ Bruised.
+corium.+ The deep or connective tissue layer of the skin; the true skin.
+cornea.+ A transparent membrane forming the outer coat of the eyeball.
+cornification.+ Conversion into a hard or horny substance or tissue.
+corpuscles.+ Minute bodies. Primary atoms of the blood.
+corrosive.+ A substance that eats or destroys.
+cortex.+ The external gray layer of the brain; the outer covering in plant life.
+cortical.+ External, in contradistinction to other parts, in tissue or plant.
+cosmetic.+ An agent or a means for beautifying the body.
+counterirritant.+ Means or medications to produce irritation to relieve deeper congestion.
+crepitus.+ The grating of fractured bones.
+crisis.+ A sudden favorable change in the course of an acute disease.
+cryptogam.+ A group of plants without flowers and without embryo—containing seeds.
+cuneiform.+ A wedge-shaped bone found in the carpus (one) and in the tarsus (three).
+cupping.+ Blood-abstraction by means of cupping-glasses.
+curette (curet).+ Spoon-shaped instrument for scraping.
+cutis.+ The skin.
+cyanosis.+ Blue discoloration of the skin from non-oxidation of blood.
+cyte.+ Cell or corpuscle, as in leucocyte, white blood cell.
+D+
+dactyl.+ Finger, as in dactylitis, inflammation of one or more fingers.
+debris.+ Scattered fragments.
+decomposition.+ Decay. Breaking up into its original elements.
+deformity.+ A deviation from normal in shape or in size.
+deleterious.+ Injurious, noxious, harmful.
+demarcation.+ A tissue boundary mark.
+dentine.+ The bony structure of the teeth.
+derma.+ The skin.
+dermatitis.+ Inflammation of the skin.
+devitalize.+ To destroy vitality.
+diabetes (mellitus).+ A disease of metabolism characterized by the presence of sugar in the voided urine.
+diagnosis.+ Determination of the nature of a disease.
+diapedesis.+ The passage of the blood-corpuscles through the vessel-walls without rupture of the latter.
+diaphoresis.+ Excessive perspirattion.
+diaphragm.+ The muscular wall between the thorax and the abdomen.
+diaphysis.+ Relating to the shaft of the bone.
+diffusion.+ A scattering about.
+digit.+ A finger or toe.
+dilatation.+ An expansion of a vessel or an organ.
+discutient.+ An agent which causes the dispersal of a tumor or of a pathologic neoplasm of any kind.
+disease.+ A pathologic condition of any part or organ of the body.
+disinfection.+ Freeing from infection.
+disintegration.+ Separation of component parts.
+dislocation.+ Displacement of an organ or of a part.
+dissection.+ A separation by cutting of the parts of the body.
+distortion.+ Mechanical derangement of a part interfering with its function.
+dorsal.+ Pertaining to the back.
+dorsum.+ The back, the posterior part of an organ.
+drainage.+ (Surgically) The gradual removal of the contents of a suppurating cavity.
+d.s. or s.+ Used in prescription writing, meaning to give directions.
+dynia.+ Pain, as in pleurodynia, pain in the pleura.
+E+
+ecchymosis.+ An extravasation of blood or slight hemorrhage under the skin resulting in a purplish patch.
+echinococcus.+ The larval stage of the dog tapeworm, occurring also in human organs or tissues.
+ectomy.+ To cut out, as in prostatectomy, removal of a part or all of the prostate.
+eczema.+ Inflammation of the skin (acute or chronic, moist or dry), accompanied by itching and burning.
+edema.+ Accumulation of serum in the cellular tissue.
+edematous.+ Relating to edema.
+effusion.+ Escape of fluid from within, out.
+embolism.+ The obstruction of a blood vessel by an embolus cleavage.
+embolus.+ A plug composed of detached clot in the circulation.
+embryonic.+ Rudimentary.
+emigration.+ The outward passage of a wandering cell through the walls of a blood-vessel.
+empyema.+ Pus in a cavity.
+en or endo.+ Within, as in endocardium, inner lining of the heart.
+encapsule.+ To inclose in a sheath.
+endermatically.+ Within or through the skin.
+endoneural.+ Within the nerve.
+endosteum.+ Membrane covering bone surface in the medullary cavity.
+endothelial.+ Pertaining to or consisting of endothelium. A lining cavity not communicating with the outer air.
+enteroclysis.+ A high enema.
+enterostomy.+ Establishing an artificial anus through the abdominal wall.
+epidermis.+ The outer layer of the skin constituting the outer investment of the body.
+epiphyseal.+ Pertaining to the epiphysis.
+epiphysis.+ A piece of bone that in early life is separated from a long bone by cartilage, but later becomes part of the bone.
+epithelial.+ Pertaining to epithelium.
+epithelioma.+ A cancerous growth originating from squamous epithelium.
+epithelium.+ The cells covering all cutaneous and mucous surfaces, together with the secreting cells of glands developed from the ectoderm.
+erysipelas.+ An acute specific inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissues, accompanied by fever and constitutional disturbances. Caused by the streptococcus erysipelatos.
+erythema.+ Redness of the skin.
+eschar.+ A scar.
+escharotic.+ A substance producing an eschar.
+esia.+ Sensation, as in anesthesia, loss of sensation.
+ethyl bromide.+ A colorless liquid, used for both general and local anesthesia.
+ethyl chloride.+ A colorless liquid, whose spray produces local anesthesia.
+etiology.+ Cause as related to disease.
+eucaine.+ A synthetic compound capable of producing local anesthesia.
+evacuated.+ Removal of waste material from the body.
+evaporation.+ Turning into vapor.
+eversion.+ Turning outward. Turning back an eyelid so as to expose the conjunctiva. Turning the inner border of the foot outward.
+ex.+ Out of or from, as in exostosis, a bony outgrowth.
+exacerbation.+ Increased severity of a disease or of its symptoms.
+excretion.+ The product of a gland or of cells not useful to the economy, in contradistinction to secretion.
+excoriation.+ Removal of the superficial protective layer of the skin or mucous membrane.
+exfoliate.+ To strip off in layers. To desquamate.
+exostosis.+ A bony tumor springing from bone.
+extravasation.+ Effusion of fluid into the tissues.
+F+
+facet.+ A small plane, articulating surface.
+facient.+ To make, as in rubefacient, to make red.
+facultative.+ Pertaining to functional or acquired power.
+Faradic.+ Pertaining to induced electric currents.
+fauces.+ The space between the cavity of the mouth and the pharynx.
+felon.+ Paronychia. Whitlow.
+femur.+ The thigh bone.
+ferment.+ An organic substance which in small quantities is capable of setting up changes in another organic substance without itself undergoing much change.
+fermentation.+ Such changes as are effected exclusively by the vital action of ferments.
+fibrin.+ Active agent in blood coagulation.
+fibroma.+ A tumor of fibrous tissue.
+fibrous.+ Composed of fibres.
+fibula.+ External and smaller of the two bones of the leg.
+fissure.+ A crack in the tissues.
+fistula.+ A pathologic sinus leading from an abscess cavity to the surface.
+flagella.+ The whiplike processes with which certain cells, as the ameba, are provided.
+flexion.+ Bending.
+fluorescence.+ Power of a body to change wave-rate (or color) of light passing through it.
+focus.+ Point at which light rays meet. The starting point of a disease process.
+follicle.+ A small secretory cavity or sac.
+form.+ Shape, as in vermiform, resembling a worm in shape.
+formaldehyde.+ A gas possessing powerful disinfectant properties.
+fracture.+ A break, as of a bone.
+fulcrum.+ The point against which lever is placed to get purchase.
+fungating.+ Rapidly growing (path.).
+fungus (plural fungi).+ A cellular vegetable organism which feeds on organic matter. Example, bacteria.
+furunculosis.+ The systemic condition marked by boil-formation.
+G+
+gangrene.+ A necrosis with putrefaction.
+gastrostomy.+ Making an artificial opening into the stomach.
+gelatinous.+ Resembling gelatine, a semi-liquid substance.
+genesis.+ Birth of, belonging to, as in genesial, relating to generation.
+germicide.+ An agent destructive to germs.
+globular.+ Shaped like a globe.
+gonorrhoea.+ A specific inflammation of the mucous membrane of the genital tract; germal cause, gonococcus.
+gout.+ Podagra. A disease of metabolism characterized by paroxysmal pains in the foot, particularly in the great toe.
+gradus.+ Step by step, as in graduated, marked by lines or in other ways to denote capacity.
+granular.+ Composed of grains or granulations.
+granuloma.+ A collection of epitheloid cells at an irritated point.
+gumma.+ A gummy tumor resulting from a peculiar caseation of a teritary syphilitic inflammatory deposit.
+H+
+habitat.+ The natural locality of an animal or a plant; impregnated; saturated with.
+hallux rigidus.+ First phalanx of the great toe is flexed at an angle of 30° with extension of the second phalanx.
+hallux valgus.+ Outward rotation of big toe beyond an angle of 15°.
+hallux varus.+ Pigeon toe.
+heloma.+ Same as corn or callus.
+heloma durum.+ Hard or indurated corn.
+heloma miliare.+ A millet-seed corn.
+heloma molle.+ Soft corn.
+heloma vasculare.+ A corn of the vascular variety.
+hema.+ Blood, as in hemoglobin, an iron compound in the red blood.
+hematoma.+ A tumor containing blood.
+hemorhage.+ A flow of blood.
+hemophelia.+ Abnormal tendency to hemorrhage.
+hemostatic.+ Capable of arresting hemorrhage.
+hereditary.+ Transmitted from parent to offspring.
+hernia.+ Rupture; protusion of a structure thro the wall which ordinarily contains it.
+herniotomy.+ Operation for the relief of hernia.
+hidros.+ Perspiration, hyperidrosis, excessive sweating.
+histology.+ Microscopic anatomy.
+hyascine.+ An alkaloid of hyoscyamus and stramonium.
+hydro.+ Water, hydrotherapy, treatment of disease by means of water.
+hydrarthrosis.+ A serous effusion in a joint.
+hyper.+ Above or over, hyperemia, the presence of an increased or overamount of blood in a part.
+hyperemia.+ Excessive amount of blood.
+hyperidrosis.+ Excessive sweating.
+hyperplasia.+ Overgrowth of a part due to a multiplication of its elements.
+hypertrophy.+ Abnormal, increased size of a part or of an organ.
+hypnotic.+ Causing sleep.
+hypo.+ Under, as in hypodermic, beneath the skin, or subcutaneous.
+hypodermatic (hypodermic).+ Subcutaneous, applied to injections underneath the skin.
+hypodermoclysis.+ The hypodermic injection of fluids to supply a lack of blood.
+hysteria.+ A functional neurosis with abnormal sensations, emotions or paroxysms.
+I+
+ic.+ Relating to, as in caloric, relating to temperature.
+ichthyol.+ A brownish oil; principally used in the form of ammonium ichthyol as an antiseptic.
+immersion.+ The plunging of a body into a liquid.
+immobilization.+ The act of rendering a part immobile (immovable).
+immunity.+ Freedom from risk of infection.
+incubation.+ The development of an infectious disease from the infection period to the appearance of the first symptoms.
+indolent.+ Inactive, sluggish.
+induration.+ Hardening as of tissues.
+ine.+ (Phar.) Alkaloid, as in morphine, an alkaloid.
+infection.+ Invasion by pathogenic microorganisms which act injuriously upon the tissues, causing disease.
+inflammation.+ A morbid condition characterized by hyperemia, pain, heat, swelling and disordered function.
+infra.+ (L. below). A prefix denoting below, as infracostal, below a rib.
+innervation.+ Distribution of the nerves in a part.
+inoculation.+ The introduction of a specific virus into the system.
+inorganic.+ Devoid of organized structure.
+in situ (Latin).+ In position.
+integument.+ The enveloping membrane of the body.
+intercellular.+ Between the cells.
+intermittant.+ Occurring at intervals.
+interosseous.+ Between bone tissue.
+interstices.+ Spaces, intervals, pores.
+interstitial.+ Lying or placed between.
+intra.+ (L. within). A prefix denoting within or inside, as intraneural, within a nerve.
+intravenous.+ Within a vein.
+inunction.+ Administering a drug in ointment form by rubbing into the skin.
+inversion.+ The reversion of the normal position of an organ, turning inward, inside out, etc.
+involucrum.+ An enveloping membrane.
+iodide.+ A compound of iodin with another element, as iodide of potassium.
+iodin (iodine).+ A non-metallic chemical element.
+iodoform.+ A lemon yellow crystalline powder; used as an antiseptic to wounds and sores.
+iritis.+ Inflammation of the iris, the anterior division of the vascular tunic of the eye.
+iron.+ A metallic element.
+irrigation.+ The washing out of a cavity or wounded surface with a stream of fluid.
+itis.+ Inflammation, as in pericarditis, inflammation of the pericardium.
+J+
+jaundice.+ A yellow tissue-staining from bile.
+jaw.+ One of the two bony structures of the mouth in which the teeth are set.
+jugular.+ Relating to the throat or neck.
+juice.+ Tissue fluid of a plant or animal.
+jute.+ Fiber used in surgical dressings.
+juxta.+ Prefix; meaning close to or next.
+K+
+kalium.+ Latin for potassium.
+kaolin.+ Fuller’s earth; used as a poultice with glycerin.
+karyokinesis.+ Indirect nuclear division, mitosis.
+keratin.+ A scleroprotein present in skin appendages, hair, nails, etc.
+keratitis.+ Inflammation of the cornea.
+kerato.+ A prefix denoting horny tissue or cells.
+keratodermia.+ Hypertrophy of horny layer of epidermis.
+keratosis.+ Circumscribed over-growths of horny layer of skin.
+kinetic.+ Relating to motion or to muscular movements.
+kneading.+ To work and press into a mass.
+knee.+ Articulation between femur and tibia covered in front by the patella.
+knee-jerk.+ Patellar reflex.
+L+
+lacerated.+ Torn.
+lacuna.+ A small gap or hollow space.
+lacuna, osseous.+ A space in the Haversian system occupied by bone-corpuscle.
+lacunar resorption.+ Absorption of lacunae.
+lamella.+ One of the plates forming the Haversian system of bone.
+lancet.+ A surgical knife with a two-edged blade.
+lancinating.+ A sharp, cutting pain.
+Lassar’s paste.+ An ointment containing salicylic acid, talcum and zinc oxide.
+laughing gas.+ Nitrous oxide gas.
+lead and opium wash.+ See Wash.
+leucemia.+ A disease of the blood marked by persistent leucocytosis.
+leucocyte.+ White blood corpuscle or a white cell.
+leucocytosis.+ An increase in the number of white cells in the blood.
+leukos.+ White, as in leucocyte, a white blood cell.
+ligament.+ A band or sheet of fibrous tissue connecting two or more bones, cartilages or other structures or serving as support for fasciae or muscle.
+ligature.+ A thread or the like tied about a blood vessel or other structure to constrict it.
+linimentum. Liniment.+ A medicament in alcohol, oil or water, applied by friction to the skin.
+l. aconiti et chloroformi.+ Anodyne application.
+l. ammoniae.+ Counter irritant.
+l. ammonii iodidi.+ Discutient.
+l. calcis.+ To mollify burns and scalds.
+l. camphorae.+ A mild counterirritant.
+l. chloroformi.+ Anodyne and rubefacient.
+l. crotonis.+ Counterirritant.
+l. hydrargyri.+ Anti-syphilitic.
+l. iodi.+ Discutient.
+l. opii.+ Anodyne.
+l. saponis.+ A base for other liniments.
+l. sinapis.+ Counterirritant.
+l. terebinthinae.+ Soothing application.
+lint.+ A soft absorbent material used in surgical dressings.
+lipoma.+ A fatty tumor.
+liquor.+ Solution of a nonvolatile substance.
+l. acidi chromici.+ Used, well diluted, as a wash in
bromidrosis.
+l. alumini acetatis+ (Burows’ solution). For external use as an
astringent and antiseptic.
+l. antisepticus.+ A mouthwash.
+l. bromi.+ Antiseptic.
+l. Burowii.+ Astringent and antiseptic (See l. alum. acet.)
+l. caoutchouc.+ For rubber skin.
+l. cresolis compositus.+ Antiseptic and disinfectant where
vesicles form.
+l. ferri persulphatis.+ Styptic.
+l. ferrisub sulphatis.+ Monsel’s solution. Styptic.
+l. hydrargyri nitratis.+ Caustic application.
+l. iodi carbolatus.+ Antiseptic counterirritant.
+l. plumbi subacetatis.+ For bruises and sprains.
+l. sodii boratis compositus.+ Dobell’s solution. An alkaline
antiseptic preparation.
+l. sodii ethylatis.+ Employed externally as a caustic.
+l. sodii silicatis.+ Used in surgery for applying splints.
+l. zinci chlorodi.+ Disinfectant and deodorant.
+listerine.+ Trade name of a solution containing boric acid, benzoic acid, thymol and other substances.
+Lister’s method.+ Antiseptic surgery.
+lith.+ Stone, as in lithology, the branch of medical science, relating to calculi or concretions.
+litter.+ A stretcher for carrying the sick or wounded.
+locomotor ataxia (tabes dorsalis).+ Hardening of the posterior columns, ganglia, roots and peripheral nerves of the spinal cord.
+logos.+ Treatise, as in Pathology, a branch of medical science which treats of disease in all its relations.
+lotio.+ Latin for lotion or wash.
+l. hydrargyri flava.+ Yellow mercurial wash.
+l. hydrargyri nigra.+ Black mercurial wash. (Both of the above
are used as applications to venereal sores).
+l. plumbi et opii.+ Lead and opium wash. Applied to sprains and
bruises.
+luetic.+ Syphilitic.
+luetin test.+ A skin test for the diagnosis of syphilis.
+lumen.+ The space in the interior of a tubular structure, such as an artery.
+lunula.+ The opaque, whitish, semi-lunar area near the root of the nail.
+lymph.+ A clear yellow fluid found in the lymph spaces or lymphatic vessels of the body.
+lymphangioma.+ New formation of lymphatic vessels.
+lymphangitis.+ Inflammation of lymphatic vessels.
+lymphoma.+ A tumor of lymphoid tissue.
+lysis.+ Solution, as in analysis, the breaking up of a chemical compound into its simpler elements. Also the gradual subsidence of symptoms in a disease as distinguished from crisis.
+lysol.+ Trade name of a mixture of soaps and phenols; used as a disinfectant.
+M+
+macrococcus.+ A large unicellular microorganism.
+macros.+ Large, as in macroscopic, an object visible to the naked eye.
+macula.+ Spot, as in macular, relating to or marked by macules, or spotted.
+magnesium sulphate.+ Epsom salts; a purgative.
+malignant.+ Resistant to treatment and tending to grow.
+malleolus.+ A process of bone the shape of the head of a hammer.
+mania.+ Frenzy, as in megalomania, a delusion of grandeur.
+manifestation.+ Clear to the eye or to the mind.
+manus.+ Hand, as in manual, relating to or performed with the hands.
+marrow.+ The soft substance filling the medullary cavities and cancellous extremities of the long bones.
+massage.+ A scientific method of manipulating the body by rubbing, pinching, kneading, tapping, etc.
+matrix.+ The formative portion of a nail or of a tooth.
+measles.+ An acute exanthematous disease.
+medullary.+ Relating to the medulla or marrow.
+membrane.+ A layer of tissue covering a part or connecting two structures.
+mercury. Quicksilver.+
+metastasis.+ A change in the seat of disease.
+metatarsalgia.+ Pain in the metatarsus.
+metatarsophalangeal.+ Relating to the metatarsal bones and the phalanges.
+meter.+ Measure, as in meter, a measure of length, the equivalent of 39.3 inches.
+microbe.+ A minute one-celled microorganism.
+micrococcus.+ A genus of schizomycetes.
+microorganism.+ A minute living body.
+miliary.+ Like millet seeds, in size.
+molecular.+ Pertaining to molecules.
+molecule.+ The smallest possible unit of existence of any substance.
+morphine.+ The chief narcotic principle of opium.
+mortification.+ Death; gangrene.
+mucous.+ Relating to mucous as in mucous membrane.
+mucus.+ A clear viscid secretion of a mucous membrane, mucilagenous in character.
+mummification.+ Dry gangrene.
+myeloma.+ A tumor due to hyperplasia of the bone marrow.
+myoma.+ A muscular tumor.
+myxoma.+ A tumor of stellate or polyhedral cells in a matrix of mucin.
+N+
+naevus (nevus).+ A congenital mark or discolored patch of the skin.
+nail (unguis).+ The horny plate covering the distal end of the terminal phalanx of each finger and toe.
+naphthalan.+ A gelatinous mixture employed as a protective dressing in burns and in skin diseases.
+narcosis.+ Stupor or general anesthesia produced by some narcotic drug.
+nascent.+ Beginning; incipient.
+necrosis.+ Death of a circumscribed portion of tissue.
+neoplasm.+ A new growth; a tumor.
+neosalvarsan.+ A modified salvarsan: No. 914.
+nephritis.+ Inflammation of the kidney.
+nerve.+ A whitish cord made up of nerve fibres.
+neuralgia.+ Pain in a nerve.
+neurasthenia.+ Nerve exhaustion.
+neuritic.+ Relating to neuritis.
+neuritis.+ Nerve inflammation.
+neuroma.+ Nerve tumor.
+neuron.+ Nerve cell, as in neuritis, inflammation of a nerve.
+neutralize.+ To render ineffective.
+node.+ A knob; a circumscribed swelling.
+nostrum.+ A quack remedy.
+novocaine.+ A synthetic local anesthetic.
+noxious.+ Injurious; harmful.
+nucleus.+ The essential part of a typical cell and the controlling centre of its activity.
+O+
+obliteration.+ Extinction.
+official+ (in pharmacy). Authoritative; standard.
+oid.+ Like, as in lymphoid, resembling or like lymph.
+oil.+ A liquid of fatty consistency, insoluble in water and inflammable. Examples: camphorated oil, carbolic oil, carron oil, linseed oil, oil of turpentine, sweet oil, sesame oil, tar oil.
+ointment.+ A soft, fatty, medicated mixture.
+onychauxis.+ Enlargement of finger or of toe nails.
+onychia.+ Inflammation of the matrix with suppuration and shedding of the nail.
+onychocryptosis.+ Ingrowing toe-nail.
+onycholysis.+ Loosening or shedding of the nails.
+onychomalacia.+ Loss or absence of nail rigidity.
+onychomycosis.+ Any parasitic disease of the nails.
+onychophag.+ One whose habit it is to bite his finger-nails.
+onychophagy.+ Nail-biting.
+onychoptosis.+ Falling off of the nails.
+onychorrhexis.+ Abnormal brittleness of the nails.
+onyx.+ A finger nail or a toe nail.
+onyxis.+ Ingrowing toe-nail.
+opisthotonos.+ Spasmodic rigidity of the body in which the trunk is thrown backward and arched upward.
+oral.+ Relating to the mouth.
+organic.+ Pertaining to or having organs, exhibiting animal or vegetable characteristics.
+orthoform.+ A white, odorless, crystalline powder; employed as a local anesthetic and antiseptic in burns, ulcers, etc.
+orthopedics.+ That branch of surgery which treats of chronic diseases of the joints and spine and the correction of deformities. (See chiropodial orthopedics.)
+os (plural ossa).+ Bone.
+osis.+ Full of, as in tuberculosis, a specific disease caused by the presence of the bacillus tuberculosis.
+osseous.+ Bony.
+osmidrosis.+ Bromidrosis; the excretion of perspiration of a strong odor.
+ossification.+ The formation of bone.
+osteitis.+ Inflammation of bone.
+osteoclast.+ A polynuclear cell concerned in the absorption of bone.
+osteogenetic.+ The development and formation of bone.
+osteoma.+ A bony tumor.
+osteomalacia.+ Softening of the bone.
+osteomyelitis.+ Inflammation of the bone marrow or of both marrow and bone.
+ous.+ Full of, as in fibrous, full of or composed of fibres.
+oxygen.+ A gaseous element, the most widely distributed. Essential to animal and plant life; symbol O.
+ozone.+ A modified form of oxygen.
+P+
+pachylosis.+ Thick, dry and abnormal quality of skin which cracks into scales of irregular form.
+pack.+ The process of enveloping a patient in a wet sheet or blanket. Cold pack: in sheets wrung out of water; hot pack: in sheets wrung out of hot water; dry pack: in dry warmed blankets, etc.
+pachyacria.+ Bulbous thickening of the extremities of the fingers or toes.
+pachydermia.+ Thick skin; elephantiasis.
+palliative.+ Mitigating; lessening the severity.
+palm.+ The flat of the hand.
+palpation.+ Exploration with the hand.
+panidrosis.+ Sweating from all parts of the skin.
+papilla.+ Any small nipple-like process.
+papilloma.+ A growth of hypertrophied papillae of the skin.
+papule.+ A small circumscribed elevation of the skin, containing no fluid. A pimple.
+paralysis.+ Loss of power of voluntary movement in a muscle through injury or disease of nerve supply.
+parasite.+ An organism that inhabits another organism and obtains nourishment from it.
+paresis.+ General paralysis of the insane or dementia paralytics. A condition thought to be due to a chronic meningitis.
+paresthesia.+ An abnormal spontaneous sensation such as of numbness, burning, pricking, tingling, etc.
+parenchyma.+ The specific tissues of a gland or organ.
+paronychia.+ Felon, whitlow. Inflammation of the structures in the distal phalanx of the finger.
+patella.+ Kneecap.
+pathogenic.+ Causing disease.
+pathology.+ That branch of medicine which treats of disease and the changes in the tissues of the body caused by disease.
+pathy.+ Suffering, or disease as in Homeopathy—disease, the quality of being treated by likes.
+pedicure.+ One who attends the feet, cosmetically.
+per.+ Through, as in peripheral, away from the centre; the outer part of or surface.
+peri.+ A Greek prefix meaning around or about.
+peridental.+ Surrounding a tooth or part of a tooth.
+periosteum.+ The fibrous membrane investing the surface of bones except at the point of tendinous and ligimentous attachment, and on the particular surfaces where cartilage is substituted.
+periostitis.+ Inflammation of the periosteum.
+periphery.+ The part of a body away from the centre; the outer part or surface, as of a bone or of a nerve.
+peritoneum.+ The sac lining the abdominal cavity and covering most of the viscera therein contained.
+perivascular.+ Surrounding a blood-vessel.
+peroxid.+ An oxid with the highest amount of oxygen.
+pes (pl. pedes).+ The foot.
+phagocyte.+ A cell possessing the property of ingesting bacteria or other foreign particles.
+phagocytosis.+ The destruction of microbes by the action of phagocytes.
+phalanx.+ One of the long bones of the fingers or toes.
+phenol.+ Carbolic acid.
+phlebitis.+ Inflammation of a vein.
+phlegmon.+ Acute suppurative inflammation of subcutaneous tissue.
+physiology.+ The science which deals with the functions of living things.
+picric acid.+ A combination of carbolic and nitric acids.
+pigment.+ An organic coloring matter.
+plantalgia.+ Pain on the sole of the foot.
+plantar.+ Relating to the sole of the foot.
+plaque.+ A flat patch or area on the skin or mucous membrane.
+plasia.+ Moulding, as in hypoplasia. defective development.
+plaster-of-Paris.+ Calcium sulphate.
+plastic.+ Capable of being moulded.
+plegia.+ Stroke, as in hemiplegia, paralysis of one side of the body and of the opposite side of the face.
+plethoric.+ Relating to overfilled blood-vessels.
+pleura.+ The serous membrane enveloping the lungs.
+plexus.+ A new network of nerves or veins.
+podagra.+ Gout, especially, typical gout in the great toe.
+podagral.+ Gouty, relating to or suffering from gout.
+podalic.+ Relating to the foot, as in podalgia, pain in the foot, podarthritis, inflammation of any of the tarsal or metatarsal joints.
+podiatrist.+ One who treats diseases and disorders of the feet.
+podobromidrosis.+ Fetid or foul smelling perspiration of the feet.
+pododynia.+ Pain in the foot or podalgia.
+podology.+ A treatise on the foot.
+poly.+ A Greek prefix for much or many, ex: polyphagia, excessive eating.
+poroma.+ Callus; exostosis.
+potassium.+ An alkaline metallic element. Among the salts of potassium are: potassium bichromate, employed externally as a caustic to syphilitic vegetations; potassium hydroxide, used as a strong penetrating caustic.
+poultice.+ A soft emulsion for external application.
+pous.+ Foot, as in podiatrist.
+pre.+ A prefix denoting anterior or before.
+predisposing.+ Inclining to, as a disease.
+prepatellar.+ In front of the patella.
+prognosis.+ A forecast of the result. In medicine, the prior determination of the outcome of a disease.
+proliferation.+ Cell-genesis, reproduction.
+pronation.+ The act of rotating the forearm in such a way that the palm of the hand looks backward when the arm is in the anatomic position, or downward when the arm is extended at a right angle with the body. (Stedman.)
+prophylactic.+ Preventing disease.
+protargol.+ A combination of silver with a proteid base.
+protean.+ Having the power to change form.
+protonuclein.+ A preparation from the lymphoid tissue of animals.
+protoplasm.+ Primitive organic cell matter.
+protuberance.+ A projecting part.
+pseudo.+ Prefix, signifying false.
+ptomain.+ A crystallizable nitrogenous basic substance, produced by bacteria in dead animal or vegetable matter.
+punctured.+ Wounded by a pointed instrument.
+purge.+ A cathartic.
+purulent.+ Having the character of pus.
+pus.+ A fluid product of inflammation.
+pustule.+ A soft purulent papule.
+putrefaction.+ Organic decomposition, decay.
+putrid.+ Manifesting putrefaction.
+pyemia.+ A condition in which pyogenic bacteria circulate in the blood, and form abscesses wherever they lodge.
+pyogenic.+ Developing or excreting pus.
+pyorrhea.+ A discharge of pus.
+pyorrhea alveolaris.+ Rigg’s disease; suppurative inflammation of the periosteum lining the teeth in their sockets.
+Q+
+q.h.+ Every hour, used in prescription writing.
+q.s.+ Sufficient quantity, used in prescription writing.
+quinine.+ An alkaloid of cinchona.
+quinine and urea hydrochlorate.+ Used as a local anesthetic.
+R+
+rachitic.+ Pertaining to rickets.
+rationale.+ Fundamental reason.
+Raynaud’s disease.+ Symmetrical gangrene of the extremities.
+recipe.+ “Take thou.” Used to precede directions in prescription writing.
+rectum.+ The terminal part of the digestive tube from the pelvic colon to the anus.
+refrigeration.+ The act of cooling or reducing fever.
+remittent.+ Characterized by temporary abatement of symptoms.
+resection.+ Removal of articular ends forming a joint; removing a segment of any part.
+retention.+ Holding back as of excretions and secretions.
+rhea.+ A flow, as in diarrhea, an abnormally frequent discharge of more or less fluid fecal matter from the bowels.
+rheumatism.+ An acute, probably infectious, condition; when articular, the joints are inflamed.
+rhigolene.+ A liquid obtained from petroleum distillation. Used as a local anesthetic.
+rickets.+ Disease of early childhood characterized by defective nutrition of the bony structures.
+Roentgen rays.+ (See X-ray.)
+rotated.+ Turned about or around on its own axis.
+S+
+sac.+ Pouch; bursa.
+saccharomyces.+ The yeast fungi.
+salicylate of mercury.+ A salt of mercury and salicylic acid.
+salvarsan.+ The Ehrlich-Hata anti-syphilitic preparation; known also as No. 606.
+saphenous vein.+ The ascending vein of the lower limb which empties into the femoral vein.
+saprophyte.+ A microorganism which normally grows on dead matter.
+sapremia.+ Intoxication due to absorption of dead saprophytes into the system.
+saprophytic.+ Pertaining to saprophytes.
+sarcoma.+ A malignant connective tissue tumor.
+scaphoid.+ One of the small bones of the wrist. One of the bones of the tarsus.
+scar.+ Mark of a wound.
+scarlet fever.+ Scarlatina. An acute exanthematous disease.
+schizomycetes.+ The fisson fungi microorganisms; bacteria; putrefaction; organic decomposition, decay.
+sclerosis.+ Induration and overgrowth of the connective tissue of an organ.
+scope.+ View, as in stethoscope, an instrument originally devised for aid in hearing the respiratory or c a r d i a c s o u n d s in the chest.
+scrotum.+ The sac containing the testicles.
+sebum.+ The fat excreted by the sebaceous glands of the skin.
+secare-sect.+ To cut, as in dissect, to cut apart or separate the tissues of the body in the study of anatomy.
+sedative.+ Calming, quieting.
+senile.+ Relating to old age.
+sensibility.+ The consciousness of sensation.
+sensory.+ Pertaining to sensation.
+sepsis.+ (See septicemia.)
+septicemia.+ An infection characterized by the presence of bacteria and their toxins in the blood.
+sequestrum.+ A fragment of necrosed bone.
+serous.+ Relating to, containing or producing serum.
+serum.+ A clear watery fluid moistening the surface of serous membranes or exudate resulting from inflammation of any of those membranes.
+shaft.+ The part of a long bone between its ends.
+shock.+ A sudden physical or mental disturbance.
+sinus.+ A hollow cavity recess, or pocket in the body tissues.
+skiagraph.+ A shadow. The production of photographs by means of Roentgen rays.
+skin.+ The membranous covering of the body.
+skiving.+ Splitting or paring materials for adjusting shields to surfaces on the foot.
+slough.+ Necrosed tissue separated from living structure.
+smallpox.+ Variola; an acute eruptive contagious disease.
+sodium chloride.+ Common table salt.
+sodium hydroxide.+ Caustic soda. Used for its caustic effects.
+sodium sulphate.+ Colorless crystals. Glauber’s salt; a purgative.
+sodium urate.+ The substance found in gouty nodes; chalk-stone.
+spasm.+ An involuntary convulsive muscular contraction.
+spirillum.+ A genus of spirillaceae containing rigid cells with polar tufts.
+spirochaeta pallida.+ The specific organism of syphilis.
+splint.+ An apparatus for fixating a joint.
+spontaneous.+ Occurring without external stimulation.
+spores.+ Reproductive bodies of cryptogams.
+stagnation.+ Cessation of motion.
+staphylococcus.+ A coccus; a genus of schizomycetes in which the cocci are irregularly clustered like a bunch of grapes.
+stasis.+ Standing, as in hemostasis, the arrest of the circulation in the blood vessels of a part.
+sterile.+ Barren, not fertile.
+sterilization.+ The destruction of germs.
+sternum.+ The breast-bone.
+stovaine.+ A local anesthetic; used largely to induce intraspinal anesthesia.
+stratum corneum.+ The horny or outer layer of the epidermis.
+streptococcus.+ A genus of schizomycetes in which the cocci are arranged in strings or in chains.
+strismus.+ Spasm.
+structure.+ The component formation features of a tissue.
+strychnine.+ An alkaloid of nux vomica.
+styptic.+ Having the property of checking hemorrhage.
+sub.+ A Latin prefix denoting, beneath, as subareolar, beneath the areola or minute area.
+subcutaneous.+ Under the skin.
+subcutin.+ A white crystalline powder used in saline solution as a local anesthetic.
+supinate.+ To turn the hand so that it is supine, i. e., with the palm outward. The opposite of pronation.
+suppository.+ A solid medicine, melting at body temperature, for introduction into the rectum or vagina.
+suppuration.+ The formation of pus.
+supra.+ A prefix denoting a position above.
+suture.+ An anatomic union between two bones; the surgical union of two surfaces by stitches.
+symptomatic.+ Relating to symptoms; indicative.
+symptomatology.+ The study of the symptoms of disease.
+synchronous.+ Occurring at the same time.
+syncope.+ Swooning or fainting.
+synovia.+ Tenacious, colorless, stringy alkaline fluid which lubricates a joint; in appearance like the white of eggs.
+synovial.+ Pertaining to synovia.
+synovitis. Inflammation of a synovial membrane.
+synthetic.+ Created from parts into a compound.
+syphilis.+ An infectious disease spread by inoculation thru sexual intercourse; also possible by contamination thru table utensils, towel, pipes, etc.
+systemic.+ Relating to a system.
+T+
+tabes dorsalis.+ Locomotor ataxia; posterior spinal sclerosis.
+talipes.+ Clubfoot.
+talipes calcaneus.+ The heel touching the ground and the foot generally in extreme dorsi-flexion.
+talipes cavus.+ Hollow foot. An increased curvature of the arch of the foot.
+talipes equinus.+ Club foot, the patient walking on his toes, and the foot in plantar flexion.
+talipes planus.+ Flat foot; a deformity marked by depression of the arch of the foot.
+talipes valgus.+ Eversion of the foot, the inner side of the foot resting on the ground.
+talipes varus.+ Inversion of the foot, the outer side of the sole of the foot touching the ground.
+tarsus.+ A bone of the posterior part of the foot.
+technic.+ Details of a procedure.
+tendo Achillis.+ The common tendon of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles.
+tendon.+ A white, glistening fibrous tissue, affording attachment of muscles to bone.
+tenosynovitis.+ Inflammation of a tendon and its sheath.
+tenotomy.+ The surgical division of a tendon.
+terminal.+ Relating to the end, extremity or summit of any body.
+tetanus.+ Lock jaw. A very fatal disease due to the introduction of the bacillus tetanus into the tissues.
+therapy.+ Treatment, as hydrotherapy, treatment of diseases by means of water.
+therapeutics.+ The branch of medical science concerned with the application of remedies for the alleviation of pain and the treatment of disease.
+thermal.+ Pertaining to heat.
+thoracentesis.+ Tapping the thorax to release fluid from it.
+thrombin.+ The fibrin ferment.
+thrombosis.+ The formation of a thrombus.
+thrombus.+ A blood clot in a vessel producing an obstruction in the flow of the blood in the same.
+thymol.+ A phenol found in some volatile oils. Used as a deodorizer and as an antiseptic.
+tibia.+ The shin-bone.
+tincture.+ The pharmacy name of an alcoholic solution or extract of a nonvolatile vegetable substance.
+tissue.+ A collection of cells or derivatives of cells forming a definite structure.
+toma, or oma.+ Tumor in hematoma, a bloody tumor.
+tourniquet.+ An instrument or apparatus for arresting the flow of blood from a vessel in a limb by pressure.
+toxalbumins.+ Poisonous soluble albuminoids producing specific disease.
+toxemia.+ A poisoned state of the blood due to the absorption of poisons not of parasitic origin.
+toxicity.+ A state of being poisonous.
+toxicology.+ The science of poisons and their antidotes.
+toxins.+ Amorphous, nitrogenous poisons, formed by bacteria in both living tissues and dead substances.
+trabecula.+ Any one of the fibrous bands extending from the capsule into the interior of an organ.
+tracheotomy.+ The operation of opening into the trachea.
+traction.+ Drawing; pulling.
+tragopodia.+ Knock-knee.
+transfusion.+ The transfer of blood from one person to another.
+transplant.+ To transfer from one part to another as in plastic operations.
+trauma.+ A wound or injury.
+traumatic.+ Relating to or caused by a wound.
+trinitrin.+ Nitroglycerin.
+triturate.+ To reduce to fine powder; a finely divided powder.
+tropacocaine.+ An alkaloid from Java coca leaves, used as a local anesthetic.
+trophe (nourishment).+ Hypertrophy, overgrowth; atrophy, lack of nourishment.
+trophic.+ Relating to or dependent upon nutrition.
+trypsin.+ A proteolytic ferment of pancreatic fluid.
+tubercle.+ A circumscribed elevation on the skin, mucous membrane or surface of an organ; the lesion of tuberculosis.
+tuberosity.+ A small rounded elevation on a bony surface.
+tumor.+ A swelling or tumefaction.
+tylosis.+ Formation of a callosity.
+typhoid fever.+ An acute infectious disease caused by the bacillus typhosus.
+U+
+ulcer (ulcus).+ A lesion of a cutaneous or mucous surface usually attended by suppuration.
+ulceration.+ The process of ulcer formation.
+unguentum Crede.+ An ointment of colloidal silver, 15: distilled water, 5; white wax, 10; benzoinated lard, 70 parts. Used as an inunction.
+urates.+ Salts of uric acid.
+urea.+ An end-product of metabolism excreted in the urine.
+ureter.+ A tube carrying urine from the kidney to the bladder.
+urethra.+ A canal from the bladder thru which the urine is discharged.
+uria (urine).+ As in glycosuria, the excretion of sugar (glucose) in the urine.
+urology.+ The subject which has to do with urinary modifications in disease.
+V+
+vaccine.+ The modified virus of any disease, which, when inoculated, protects against the action of the unmodified virus.
+vaccination.+ The injection of a killed culture of a specific bacterium as a means of prophylaxis or cure of the disease caused by that microorganism.
+valgus.+ One who is bow-legged or has knock-knees.
+varix.+ An enlarged and tortuous vein, artery or lymphatic vessel.
+vasoconstrictor.+ An agent or a nerve which causes narrowing of the blood vessels.
+vasodilator.+ An agent or a nerve which causes dilatation of the blood vessels.
+vein.+ A blood-vessel carrying blood toward the heart.
+venous.+ Pertaining to a vein.
+verruca+ (pr. verrucae). Wart.
+vertebra.+ A bony segment of the spinal column.
+vesicle.+ A small blister or sac containing serum.
+villus (pl. villi).+ A minute projection from the surface, especially of a mucous membrane.
+viscus (viscera).+ An internal organ especially of the abdominal cavity.
+W+
+Wart.+ A circumscribed hypertrophy of the papillae of the corium covered by thickened epidermis.
+Wassermann’s test.+ A diagnostic test for syphilis, based upon the theory of complement fixation.
+wen.+ A sebaceous cyst, especially one occurring on the scalp.
+whitlow.+ See paronychia.
+X+
+xeroderma.+ Roughening of the skin from diminished secretion.
+X-rays.+ The ethereal waves or pulsations from a Crookes’ tube from the bombardment of the anode target with the cathode rays.
+Z+
+zinc chloride.+ A caustic sulphate. An astringent.
+zymotic.+ Relating to fermentation; noting an infectious disease.
CROSS REFERENCE INDEX
A
Abscess
acute, 65
chronic, 66
symptoms, 66
treatment, 66
Acquired club foot, 191
Acquired flat foot, 178
Actinomycosis, 136
causes, 137
symptoms, 137
treatment, 137
Active hyperemia, 196
indications for therapeutic uses, 196
Actual cautery, 200
uses, 200
Acute abscess, 65
causes, 65
diagnosis, 65
symptoms, 66
treatment, 66
Acute rheumatism, 97
causes, 97
diagnosis, 97
symptoms, 97
treatment, 97
Acute synovitis, 86
causes, 86
diagnosis, 86
symptoms, 86
treatment, 86
Adhesive plaster, 215
Adrenaline, 211
Alcohol, 25
Alkaloids, 9
Alum, 210
Alypin, 251
Ameboid, 29
Ammoniated mercury, 212
Amyl nitrite, 45
Anaerobic bacteria, 8
Anesthesia, local, 229
Ankle joint, 165
dislocations, 172
backward, 172
forward, 172
injuries, 172
outward, 173
sprains, 176
diagnosis, 176
symptoms, 176
treatment, 177
Ankylosis, 94
fibrous, 94
bony, 94
Antiseptic method, 20
Antisepsis, 19
Antiseptics, 22
Appearance of varicose ulcers, 68
Appendicitis, 17
Application of skin grafts, 226
Aqueous solution of ichthyol, 208
Argyrol, 26
Aristol, 24
Arterial bleeding, 55
Arthritis, 88
acute, 88
causes, 89
chronic, 90
diagnosis, 90
symptoms, 91
treatment, 91
varieties, 89
Charcot, 98
gonorrhoeal, 95
gouty, 97
infective, 98
rheumatic, 97
septic, 90
syphilitic, 95
traumatic, 90
tubercular, 92
Arthrotomy, 173
Arterial hyperemia, 196
indications, 196
technic, 195
Arteriosclerosis, 117
Articular fractures, 159
Asepsis, agents, 19
drugs employed, 21
technic, 21
Aseptic methods, 21
Astragalus dislocation, 172
Astragalus fracture, 168
Astringent powders, 210
alum, 210
stearate of zinc, 210
zinc, 210
Asepsis in the management of wounds, 39
Atrophy of bone, 100
causes, 100
symptoms, 100
treatment, 100
B
Backward dislocations
ankle, 172
Bacteria, 6
aerobic, 8
anerobic, 8
alkaloidal, 9
cultivation, 10
classification, 7
destruction, 12
effect of oxygen, 8
elimination, 11
facultative, 8
ferments, 10
habitat, 7
infection, 10
immunity, 12
temperature effect of, 8, 14
toxins, 9
pathogenic, 6
saprophytic, 6
surgical import, 15
Balsam of Peru, 210
Bandages, 215
elastic, 219
flannel, 215
French bandage of foot, 218
gauze, 214
ideal, 214
muslin, 214
plaster, 164
rubber, 214, 219
spica bandage of foot, 218
spica bandage of toe, 217
spiral bandage of toe, 217
Bandaging, 215
indications, 215
method, 216
technic, 216
Benign tumors, 114, 152
adenoma, 114
chondroma, 114
fibroma, 153
lipoma, 153
lymphoma, 154
myoma, 154
osteoma, 115
Bichloride solution, 22
strength, 22
Bicycle foot, 138
symptoms, 138
treatment, 138
Bier’s, arterial hyperemia, 196
indications, 196
technic, 195
venous hyperemia, 195
Bismuth subgallate, 210
Black mustard, 199
Blastomycotic ulcer, 79
diagnosis, 79
symptoms, 79
treatment, 79
Bleeding, 54
control of, 54
Blue ointment, 133, 212
Bone
atrophy, 100
caries, 101
congenital defects, 99
hypertrophy, 101
necrosis, 102
osteitis, 105
osteomyelitis, 105
periostitis, 103
senile atrophy, 100
tumors, 114
Boric acid, 25
ointment, 212
powder, 210
solution, 208
Brandy, 47
Bromides, 48
Bunion, 84, 185
Burns, 56
causes, 56
degrees, 57, 58
pathology, 57, 58
symptoms, 59
treatment, 60
varieties, 57
Bursitis, 82
acute, 83
chronic, 83
diseases of the bursa, 82
symptoms, 83
treatment, 83
Burow’s solution, 208
formula, 208
indications, 35, 208
preparation, 208
C
Calomel, 210
Callosity, 141
causes, 141
definition, 141
symptoms, 141
treatment, 141, 142
Callous ulcers, 67
causes, 67
diagnosis, 67
symptoms, 68
treatment, 68
Cancer, 51
Carbolic acid, 13
dangers, 22
gangrene, 121
poisoning, 13
uses, 22
Caries, 101
symptoms, 101
treatment, 102
Cartilage, 88
Catgut, 46
uses, 46
varieties, 46
Cautery, 200
how applied, 200
when indicated, 200
Cells, 36
Cellulitis, 136
cause, 136
symptoms, 136
treatment, 136
Chancre, 131
Charcot’s disease, 98
Chauffeur’s foot, 138
cause, 138
symptoms, 138
treatment, 138
Chemical antiseptics
uses, 13
Chemotaxis, 31
Chloroform liniment, 197
Chilblain, 63
symptoms, 63
treatment, 63
Chinese lady foot, 193
Chondromata, 154
symptoms, 154
treatment, 154
Chronic bursitis, 83
osteomyelitis, 110
periostitis, 104
syphilis, 132
synovitis, 87
tuberculosis, 134
Chyle, 5
Circulatory system, 3
Clavus, 142
Clawed toes, 183
Clinicial stages of burns, 57
Club foot, 188
Cocaine, 243
preparations, 243
strength of sols., 244
uses, 244
Cocoon dressing, 207
description, 207
indications, 207
Cold, 197
the effects of, 34, 62
treatment, 62
Cold compress, 197
indications, 197
Collodion dressings, 207
indications, 207
Comminuted fractures, 158
symptoms, 158
treatment, 158
Compound fractures, 161
diagnosis, 161
symptoms, 161
treatment, 161
Contusions, 41
symptoms, 42
treatment, 43
Contused wounds, 41
diagnosis, 42
symptoms, 42
treatment, 43
Contagious warts, 139
Congenital club foot, 188
Congenital defects of bone, 99
Congenital flat foot, 178
Counterirritants
indications, 199
Copper sulphate, 210
Corn or clavus, 142
symptoms, 142
treatment, 142
varieties, 142
Corrosive sublimate, 46
Crede’s ointment, 26
Creolin, 23
strength of sol., 23
uses, 23
Cysts, 154
bone, 117
diagnosis, 154
sebaceous, 154
symptoms, 154
treatment, 155
varieties, 154
D
Dakin’s solution, 209
how prepared, 209
indications, 209
method of use, 209
Dead bone
symptoms, 102
treatment, 102
Depressed fractures, 157
Demarcation in gangrene, 122
Dermatol, 210
Dermatitis, 135
symptoms, 135
treatment, 136
Diabetic
gangrene, 120
ulcers, 75
Diapedesis, 31
Diaphysis of bone, 158
Digitalis, 45
Direction of the line of fracture, 157
Diseases of the
arteries, 118
bones, 105
caries, 101
necrosis, 102
osteitis, 105
osteomyelitis, 105
periostitis, 105
joints, 170
lymphatics, 5
veins, 127
Dislocations, 170
ankle joint, 172
astragalus, 175
diagnosis, 171
metatarsal bones, 176
subastragaloid, 174
symptoms, 172
toes, 176
treatment, 171, 173
Drainage
indications for, 46
methods of, 46
Dressings, 207
dry, 207
wet, 207
Dry dressings, 207
materials used, 207
indications for, 207
E
Early diagnosis of
carcinoma, 153
syphilis, 130
tuberculosis, 133
Ecchymosis, 42
Electricity, 201
uses, 201
Electrolysis, 201
method of application, 141, 201
Elastic stocking
application, 126
uses, 126
Elevated position for treatment of varicose veins, 126
Elongated veins
significance, 126
Embolism, 119
causes, 119
diagnosis, 119
symptoms, 119
treatment, 119
Endarteritis obliterans, 120
symptoms, 120
treatment, 120
Enteroclysis, 45
indications, 45
Epitheliomatous ulcer, 79
causes, 79
diagnosis, 80
symptoms, 80
treatment, 80
Epiphysis of bone, 158
Erysipelas, 135
causes, 135
diagnosis, 135
symptoms, 135
treatment, 136
Escharotics, 210
indications, 210
methods of application, 210
Esmarch bandage, 214
where indicated, 215
technic, 219
Ethyl chloride, 252
Extirpation of
tumors, 117
varicose veins, 126
Exuberant granulations, 68
F
Faradism, 201
indications for, 201
technic of, 201
Ferments, 9, 10
Fibromata, 114
diagnosis, 114
symptoms, 114
treatment, 114
Fibrous ankylosis, 94
causes, 94
treatment 94
First aid
in accidents, 60
in fractures, 162
First degree of burns, 57
pathology, 57
symptoms, 57
treatment, 57
Firm bandaging
technic, 216
Fission, 37
Fissure, 64
diagnosis, 64
treatment, 64
Fistula, 64
definition, 64
diagnosis, 64
treatment, 64
Flannel bandages, 214
method of application, 215
uses, 215
Flat foot, 178
acquired, 178
causes, 179
congenital, 178
diagnosis, 180
operation treatment, 183
pathology, 179
prognosis, 181
spastic, 180
rigid, 182
supports, 181
symptoms, 180
treatment, 181
Flat foot
from child birth, 179
from excessive weight, 179
from prolonged fractures, 179
Flexed toes, 183
diagnosis, 184
symptoms, 184
treatment, 184
Fluctuation, 66
Forward dislocations, 172
at the ankle joint, 172
diagnosis, 172
symptoms, 173
treatment, 173
Formaldehyde, 14
uses, 23
Fractures, 156
astragalus, 168
causes, 159
classification, 156
comminuted, 158
complete, 156
complicated, 161
compound, 161
depressed, 157
diagnosis, 166
epiphyseal separations, 158
etiology, 159
fibula, 165
fissured, 157
fixation method, 165
greenstick, 156
impacted, 158
joint, 158
line of, 157
location, 158
number, 161
metatarsal, 169
multiple, 161
operative, 164
os calcis, 168
pathologic, 160
Pott’s, 165
recent, 162
reduction, 163
simple, 161
tarsal, 167
tibia, 165
treatment, 162, 166, 167
varieties, 157
violence, 160
French bandage of the foot, 218
Frigorism (trench foot), 137
causes, 137
diagnosis, 137
symptoms, 137
treatment, 137
Frost Bite, 63
Furuncle, 66
causes, 66
symptoms, 66
treatment, 67
G
Galvanism, 201
indications, 201
method of application, 201
Galvano-cautery, 200
indications, 200
method of application, 200
Gauze
aseptic, 44
iodoform, 24
uses, 44
Gangrene, 118
arteriosclerosis, 118
carbolic acid, 121
cold, 120
diabetic, 120
dry, 118
endarteritis obliterans, 120
embolism, 120
moist, 119, 122
Gelatin, uses, 219
Germs, 6
bacillus coli communis, 17
bacillus pyocyaneus, 15
bacillus tetani, 17
bacillus tuberculosis, 17
bacillus typhosis, 17
micrococcus gonorrhoeae, 16
spirochaeta pallida, 15
staphylococcus pyogenes aureus, 16
staphylococcus pyogenes albus, 16
staphylococcus pyogenes citreus, 16
streptococcus pyogenes, 16
Glycerine, uses, 219
Gonorrhoeal arthritis, 95
causes, 95
diagnosis, 95
symptoms, 96
treatment, 96
Gouty arthritis, 97
Granulations, 68
Green stick fracture, 156
symptoms, 156
treatment, 156
Gun shot wounds, 39
symptoms, 39
treatment, 39
H
Hematoma, 42
definition, 42
diagnosis, 42
symptoms, 42
treatment, 42
Hallux valgus, 185
causes, 185
operative measures, 187
pathology, 185
symptoms, 185
treatment, 186, 187
Hallux flexus, 183
symptoms, 183
treatment, 183
Hammer toe, 183
diagnosis, 183
symptoms, 183
treatment, 183
Heat, 14, 197
effects, 14, 34
dry, 14, 19
moist, 14, 20
Heloma, 142
definition, 142
causes, 142
diagnosis, 142
pathology, 142
radical cure, 144
pathology, 142
radical cure, 144
symptoms, 142
treatment, 143
varieties, 142
Hemoglobin, 42
Hemophilia, 51
Hemorrhage, 51
arterial, 51
capillary, 45, 51
causes, 51
control, 44, 52
in chiropody, 53
spontaneous, 51
venous, 51
treatment, 44, 52, 54
Hemostatics, 54
Hereditary syphilis, 130
diagnosis, 130
symptoms, 131
treatment, 132
High frequency current, 198
indications for, 198
method of application, 198
Horny tissue
where found, 57
treatment, 58
Housemaid’s knee, 83
Hydrastine, uses, 211
Hydrochloride of cocaine
indications for, 243
Hydrogen peroxide, 24, 211
Hyperemia, 194
arterial or active, 196
methods of application, 195
uses, 196
venous or passive, 195
Hypertrophy of bone, 101
causes, 101
symptoms, 101
treatment, 101
Hypertrophy of nails, 148
causes, 148
pathology, 149
symptoms, 149
treatment, 149, 150
I
Ichthyol
ointment, 212
solution, 208
uses, 212
Immunity, 12
acquired, 12
inherited, 12
natural, 12
resistance to, 12
susceptibility to, 12
Impacted fractures, 158
causes, 158
diagnosis, 158
symptoms, 158
treatment, 158
Injuries to the ankle
contusions, 41
dislocations, 172
fractures, 168
inflammations, 89
sprains, 176
Inflammation, 28
bone, 105
bursae, 82
causes, 28
definition, 28
emigration, 30
etiology, 28
exudation, 29
diapedesis, 31
pathology, 28
periosteum, 103
phenomena, 32
resolution, 32
serous membranes, 84
sloughing, 32
suppuration, 33
symptoms, 32
synovial membranes, 84
treatment, 34
varieties, 34
Incised wounds, 39
symptoms, 40
treatment, 44
Indolent ulcers
causes, 67
diagnosis, 67
symptoms, 67
treatment, 67
Infective arthritis, 95
causes, 96
diagnosis, 96
symptoms, 96
treatment, 96
Ingrowing toe nail, 145
causes, 145
diagnosis, 145
operations, 148
symptoms, 145
treatment, 146, 147, 148
varieties, 148
Injuries of the bursae, 82
diagnosis, 82
symptoms, 82
treatment, 83
Injuries of the bone
contusion, 41
dislocation, 170
fracture, 156
Interpretation of radiograms
their diagnostic value, 203
Inunction of mercury, 133
indications, 133
preparation, 133
technic, 133
Iodin
preparations, 24
uses, 24
Iodoform
gauze, 24
ointment, 24
powder, 24
poisoning, 24
J
Joint fractures, 158
diagnosis, 158
symptoms, 158
treatment, 158
K
Knives
method of sterilization, 21
Kreolin, 13
L
Lacerated wounds, 40
causes, 40
diagnosis, 40
symptoms, 40
treatment, 44
Lassar’s paste, 212
formula, 212
indications, 212
Lead and opium wash, 208
formula, 208
indications, 208
Leukocytosis, 26
definition, 26
interpretation, 26
value, 26
Ligaments
injuries, 176
Ligatures, 46
uses, 46
varieties, 46
Ligation of varicose veins, 126
methods, 126
technic, 126
Lime water, 209
Liquor ferri subsulphatis (Monsel’s sol.), 211
formula, 211
method of application, 211
uses, 211
Liquor calcis, 209
formula, 209
uses, 209
Liquor plumbi subacetatis, 208
formula, 208
indications, 208
Local anesthesia, 229
advantages, 234
alypin, 251
cocaine, 243
drugs employed, 243
edemitization method, 242, 246
endermic method, 241, 245
essentials, 237
general principles, 233, 234, 237, 238
history, 229
methods of application, 241
nerve blocking, 242
physiologic effects, 232
preparation of instruments, 240
preparation of patient, 240
novocaine, 250
objections to, 236
quinine and urea hydrochloride, 249
Schleich’s sol., 246
stovaine, 251
strength of solutions, 244
technic, 241
toxicology, 247
Local treatment of
arthritis, 91
bursitis, 83
periostitis, 103
osteomyelitis, 94
phlebitis, 128
synovitis, 87
Location of
dislocations, 170
fractures, 156
sprains, 176
ulcers, 70
Locomotor ataxia, 75
causes, 75
diagnosis, 75
foot manifestations, 76, 77
treatment, 78
Longitudinal fractures
diagnosis, 157
treatment, 157
Loose bandage
objections to, 215
Lutein
diagnostic value, 73
reaction, 73
technic, 73
Lymphatic system, 5
Lysol, uses, 23
M
Malposition in fractures, 164
treatment, 164
Malignant growths, 115, 152
carcinoma, 115, 152
diagnosis, 115
sarcoma, 115, 153
symptoms, 115
treatment, 115
Martin’s bandage, 195
indications, 195
how applied, 195
Massage, 201
indications, 44
technic, 202
varieties, 202
Mayo’s operation, 127
how performed, 127
when indicated, 127
Mechanical theory of tabes
explanation of, 75
Mercury
preparations, 133
uses, 132
Metatarsalgia, 184
diagnosis, 184
symptoms, 184
treatment, 184
Methods of
disinfection, 20
immobilization of fractures, 165
fixation of fractures, 165
Microorganisms, 6
definition, 6
non-pathogenic, 6
varieties, 6
Moist gangrene, 119
causes, 118, 119
diagnosis, 119
symptoms, 119
treatment, 121
varieties, 119
Monsel’s sol., 211
formula, 211
indications, 211
uses, 211
Monochloracetic acid
uses, 210
Morton’s disease, 184
causes, 184
diagnosis, 184
symptoms, 184
treatment, 184
Motorman’s foot, 138
causes, 138
diagnosis, 138
symptoms, 138
treatment, 138
Multiple varicose veins
location, 125
treatment, 126
Muslin bandage
uses, 214
Mustard
uses of, 199
Muriate of cocaine, 214
how used, 214
when indicated, 214
Myeloma, 116
causes, 116
diagnosis, 116
symptoms, 116
treatment, 116
N
Nails, 150
diseases, 150
inflammation, 150
hypertrophy, 148
symptoms, 150
treatment, 150, 151
Necrosis, 102
definition, 102
causes, 102
diagnosis, 102
symptoms, 102
treatment, 102
Needle in foot, 40
diagnosis, 40
treatment, 40
value of X-ray, 40
Neosalvarsan (914), 133
how prepared, 133
indications, 133
technic, 133
Nerve theory
cause for tabes, 75
Nerve pressure
effect, 242
Nerve blocking
in local anesthesia, 242
Nervous system, 3
Neuropathic joints, 98
diagnosis, 98
symptoms, 98
treatment, 98
Nicolaier’s bacillus, 17
Nitric acid
uses, 210
Nitrate of silver, 25
different sols., 26
stick, 26
uses, 26, 210
Novocaine, 250
how prepared, 250
advantages, 250
indications, 250
uses, 250
Nucleus, 36
Number of fragments in fractures, 161
Number of ulcers on leg, 73
O
Obtaining a sounder scar, 227
in skin grafting, 228
in the treatment of ulcers, 222
Oblique fractures, 157
Ointments, 212
balsam of Peru, 212
boric acid, 212
Crede, 26
ichthyol, 212
indications, 212
Lassar’s paste, 212
mercurial, 212
salicylic acid, 211
scarlet red, 213, 214
zinc oxide, 212
Oleate of mercury
indications, 133
Onychia
hypertrophy, 148
inflammation, 150
symptoms, 150
treatment, 151
Operations
flat foot, 181
fractures, 164
hallux valgus, 187
osteitis, 94
necrosis of bone, 102
osteomyelitis, 94
periostitis, 103
varicose veins, 126
Ordinary saline sol., 208
how prepared, 208
indications, 208
methods of injection, 45
Orthoform
uses, 210
Os calcis
dislocations, 175
fracture, 168
Osteitis, 105
causes, 105
deformans, 113
diagnosis, 105
symptoms, 105
treatment, 105
Osteitis deformans, 113
causes, 113
diagnosis, 113
symptoms, 113
treatment, 113
Osteomalacia, 113
causes, 113
diagnosis, 113
onset, 113
symptoms, 113
treatment, 113
Osteomyelitis, 105
acute, 105
causes, 105
chronic, 110
diagnosis, 106
infective, 107
symptoms, 107
syphilitic, 111
tubercular, 109
treatment, 109, 114
Os trigonum
location, 168
Oxygen, 26
Ozone, 26
P
Paget’s disease, 113
symptoms, 113
treatment, 113
Painful heel, 184
causes, 184
symptoms, 184
treatment, 184
Palliative treatment of veins, 126
bandaging, 126
Unna’s paste, 219
Parasiticides
alcohol, 25
carbolic acid, 13
formaldehyde, 23
iodin, 24
heat, 34
mercury, 133
Passive hyperemia, 195
contraindications, 194
indications, 195
technic of application, 195
Pastes
Lassar’s, 212
Unna’s, 219
Pathogenic bacteria, 6
Periostitis, 103
acute, 103
causes, 103
chronic, 104
diagnosis, 103
symptoms, 104
treatment, 103
varieties, 103
Perforating ulcer, 75
causes, 75
diagnosis, 75
symptoms, 75
treatment, 77
Peroxide of hydrogen
uses, 14, 24, 211
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