The ability of the body's immune system to respond to pathogenic organisms and tissue damage
Fever
elevation in the hypothalamic set point so that body temperature is regulated at a higher level
Gangrene
Necrosis or death of tissue.
Laceration
open wound that results from sharp cutting or tearing, injuries to the integument are at risk for contamination from dirt, debris, or foreign objects
Basophils
One type of granulocytic white blood cell.
Isolation
separation of a seriously ill patient from others to prevent the spread of an infection or to protect the patient from irritating environmental factors
Culture (of a wound)
specimen collected from a wound to determine the specific organism that is causing an infectious process
Electrocardiogram
A record of the elec. activity of the heart, gives important information concerning the spread of electricity to the different parts of the heart and is used to diagnose rhythm and conduction disturbances, myocardial infarction, ischemia, chamber enlarge
Hypertrophy
An increase in the size of an organ or structure, or of the body owing to growth rather than tumor formation.
