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  2. Splint (laboratory equipment) - Wikipedia

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    The glowing splint test is a test for an oxidising gas, such as oxygen. [4] In this test, a splint is lit, allowed to burn for a few seconds, then blown out by mouth or by shaking. Whilst the ember at the tip is still glowing hot, the splint is introduced to the gas sample that has been trapped in a vessel.

  3. Bone pain - Wikipedia

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    Bone pain belongs to the class of deep somatic pain, often experienced as a dull pain that cannot be localized accurately by the patient. This is in contrast with the pain which is mediated by superficial receptors in, e.g., the skin. Bone pain can have several possible causes ranging from extensive physical stress to serious diseases such as ...

  4. Splinter - Wikipedia

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    A splinter (also known as a sliver) is a fragment of a larger object, or a foreign body that penetrates or is purposely injected into a body. The foreign body must be lodged inside tissue to be considered a splinter. Splinters may cause initial pain through ripping of flesh and muscle, or infection through bacteria on the foreign object. [1]

  5. These range from mild sprains and lacerations to joint dislocations, broken bones and severe neck or head injuries. Trampoline deaths are rare, but they do occur. Most trampoline injuries occur in ...

  6. The Sneaky Sign of Inflammation You Shouldn't Ignore - AOL

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    Back pain When your back aches and there’s no obvious cause (like lifting heavy boxes or falling), inflammation could be the root cause . Inflammatory back pain tends to come on gradually and ...

  7. Injury in humans - Wikipedia

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    Superficial or first-degree burns only affect the epidermis, causing pain for a short period of time. Superficial partial-thickness burns cause weeping blisters and require dressing. Deep partial-thickness burns are dry and less painful due to the burning away of the skin and require surgery.

  8. Periosteal reaction - Wikipedia

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    Examples of periosteal reactive bone in selected specimens of Triceratops. A periosteal reaction can result from a large number of causes, including injury and chronic irritation due to a medical condition such as hypertrophic osteopathy, bone healing in response to fracture, chronic stress injuries, subperiosteal hematomas, osteomyelitis, and cancer of the bone.

  9. What is ‘toasted skin syndrome'? Heating pads and blankets ...

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    Skin changes can occur after prolonged exposure to any heat source, Camp noted, including laptops, heated car seats, hot water bottles, electric blankets, space heaters and heating pads used to ...