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The main discussion of these abbreviations in the context of drug prescriptions and other medical prescriptions is at List of abbreviations used in medical prescriptions. Some of these abbreviations are best not used, as marked and explained here.
cold Greek κρύος (krúos), cold, frost cryoablation, cryogenic cutane-skin Latin cutis: subcutaneous: cyan(o)-having a blue color Greek κύανος, κυάνεος (kúanos, kuáneos, blue, of the color blue) cyanopsia, cyanosis: cycl-circle, cycle Greek κύκλος (kúklos) cyclosis, cyclops, tricycle cyph(o)-
Cold injury (or cold weather injury) is damage to the body from cold exposure, including hypothermia and several skin injuries. [6] Cold-related skin injuries are categorized into freezing and nonfreezing cold injuries. [5] Freezing cold injuries involve tissue damage when exposed to temperatures below freezing (less than 0 degrees Celsius).
Non-freezing cold injuries (NFCI) is a class of tissue damage caused by sustained exposure to low temperature without actual freezing. [1] There are several forms of NFCI, and the common names may refer to the circumstances in which they commonly occur or were first described, such as trench foot, which was named after its association with trench warfare.
The Wilderness Medical Society recommends covering the skin and scalp, taking in adequate nutrition, avoiding constrictive footwear and clothing, and remaining active without causing exhaustion. Supplemental oxygen might also be of use at high elevations. Repeated exposure to cold water makes people more susceptible to frostbite. [20]
Even if cold, wet weather doesn't directly cause a cold, take the change in seasons as a reminder that respiratory illnesses are likely to be circulating right now — and you have tools available ...
The terms atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis sound similar but are slightly different in meaning. Atherosclerosis is a type of arteriosclerosis. It refers to the build-up of plaque in blood vessels.
When there’s deep cold, allow faucets to drip a little. If a faucet is near an exterior wall, open the cabinet below so warm air can reach the pipes. ∎ Install and test smoke alarms and carbon ...