| acute |
Characterized
by rapid onset and short duration |
| asepsis |
A condition free of
viable pathogenic microorganisms |
| axenic |
A
sterile state such as a pure culture. An axenic animal is born and raised in a germ-free
environment |
| communicable |
Capable of being
transmitted from one individual to another |
| edema |
The
accumulation of excess fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities. Also called swelling |
| inflammationy |
A natural, nonspecific
response to tissue injury that protects the host from further damage. It stimulates immune
reactivity and blocks the spread of an infectious agent. |
| leukocytosis |
An
abnormally large number of leukocytes in the blood, which can be indicative of acute
infection. |
| morbidity |
A diseased condition;
the relative incidence of disease in a community. |
| papule |
An
elevation of skin that is small, demarcated, firm, and usually conical |
| resident flora |
The deeper, more stable
microflora that inhabit the skin and exposed mucous membranes, as opposed to the
superficial, variable, transient population |
| subclinical |
A
period of inapparent manifestations that occurs before symptoms and signs of disease
appear. |
| systemic |
Occurring throughout
the body; said of infections that invade many compartments and organs via the circulation. |
| toxemia |
An
abnormality associated with certain infectious diseases. Toxemia is caused by toxins or
other noxious substances released by microorganisms circulating in the blood. |
| zoonosis |
An infectious disease
indigenous to animals that humans can acquire through direct or indirect contact with
infected animals. |
