Glossary

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Psoriasis

A chronic skin disease that has red patches covered with white or silver scales.
Pulmonary

Relating to the lungs
Purgative

Food or medicine taken to move the bowels or to loosen stoll. Taken for Constipation.
Pus

A thick, opaque, usually yellowish-white fluid
Pustule

Pustules look like small blisters or pimples. They have an inflamed, red base, and contain pus.
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Radiation

Radiation therapy or treatment uses high-powered x-rays or radioactive "seeds" to kill cancer cells.
Renal

Relating to the kidneys.
Rescue Inhalers

A fast-acting medicine inhaled into the lungs for asthma attacks. It opens up the bronchial tubes and gets rid of symptoms.
Respiratory

Relating to breathing.
Resuscitate

To recover from apparent death or from unconsciousness