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Sunburn
Sunburn A skin inflammation caused by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun, tanning beds or other sources.
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Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
Inflammation
A reaction to an injury to the body - by infection, chemicals or physical agents. The symptoms can be - depending on the location of the injury- redness, swelling, heat and pain. The purpose of the inflammation is to dilute and destroy the agent causing the inflammation. To do this, the immune system starts a cascade of actions that causes active cells to gather at the affected location. It is these cells and fluids that cause the redness, swelling, heat and pain.
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Sunbury Community Hospital
The Sunbury Community Hospital is a hospital in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, United States.
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Subdural
Beneath the dura mater, the covering of the brain.
Subliminal
Below the threshold of conscious awareness.
Subluxation
Partial dislocation.
Subungual
Beneath a nail.
Sucrose
A natural sugar obtained from sugar cane and sugar beets used as a sweetening agent. Also called table sugar.
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Superinfection
Sudden growth of a different type of bacteria than the type originally diagnosed and treated. This is a common cause of treatment failure because the new type of bacteria is often resistant to first-line antibiotics.
Suppository
A cone-shaped solid mass of medication designed to be placed in the rectum or vagina.
Surfactant
A substance produced in the lungs that reduces surface tension and helps keep the small air sacs open.
Surrogate
A substitute.
Suture
1. The joining together of certain vertebrate bones, especially of the skull. 2. A stitch or stitches made to close a wound. 3. The material used in closing a wound with stitches.
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