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The specific epithet is derived from Ancient Greek roots meaning "blood" (αἱματο-, haimato-) and "foot" (πους, pous), [8] owing to the red latex than can easily be produced by breaking the mushroom at the base. [9] It is commonly known as the blood-foot mushroom, the bleeding fairy helmet, [10] the burgundydrop bonnet, [11] or the ...
A tortillon (/ t ɔːr ˈ t iː j ɒ n /; also blending stump) is a cylindrical drawing tool, tapered at the end and usually made of rolled paper. It is used by artists to smudge or blend marks made with charcoal , Conté crayon , pencil or other drawing media.
A small amount of pus-like material is commonly seen at the base of the stump and can be controlled by keeping the stump open to air to dry. [3] Certain bacteria can grow and infect the stump during this process and as a result significant redness and swelling may develop, and in some cases the infection can then spread through the umbilical ...
[citation needed] During medieval times bleeding charts were common, showing specific bleeding sites on the body in alignment with the planets and zodiacs. [21] Islamic medical authors also advised bloodletting, particularly for fevers. It was practised according to seasons and certain phases of the Moon in the lunar calendar.
Cauterization (or cauterisation, or cautery) is a medical practice or technique of burning a part of a body to remove or close off a part of it. It destroys some tissue in an attempt to mitigate bleeding and damage, remove an undesired growth, or minimize other potential medical harm, such as infections when antibiotics are unavailable.
Hemosuccus pancreaticus is a rare cause of hemorrhage in the gastrointestinal tract.It is caused by a bleeding source in the pancreas, pancreatic duct, or structures adjacent to the pancreas, such as the splenic artery, that bleed into the pancreatic duct, which is connected with the bowel at the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine.
Hydnellum peckii is a stipitate hydnoid fungus, meaning that it has a cap atop a stipe (stem), and a form resembling a Hydnum—characterized by a teeth-like hymenium, rather than gills or pores on the underside of the cap. Fruit bodies growing closely together often appear to fuse together (this is called "confluence").
It does not necessarily involve coughing. In other words, it is the airway bleeding. This can occur with lung cancer, infections such as tuberculosis, bronchitis, or pneumonia, and certain cardiovascular conditions. Hemoptysis is considered massive at 300 mL (11 imp fl oz; 10 US fl oz). In such cases, there are always severe injuries.