Induration: Localized hardening of
soft tissue of the body. The area becomes firm, but not as hard as bone.
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IndurationDefinition
A scleroma is a hardened patch of
tissue in the
skin or mucous
membranes (e.g.,
tissues lining the mouth or nose).
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Full article >>>CHRONIC ENLARGEM
ENT WITH
INDURATION"Good results often follow the use of the following measures: alternate hot and
cold Colonic; Shallow
Cold Rubbing
Sitz Bath, for 4-8 minutes;
cold pelvic pack (Wet Sheet Pack over pelvic area) with Hot Leg Pack; ...
Full article >>>This determination requires a cystoscopic examination that includes a
biopsy, and examination under
anesthesia to assess the size and mobility of palpable masses, the degree of
induration of the
bladder wall, ...
Full article >>>In the PPD test, a small amount of TB
protein is injected under the
skin. If patients have been previously infected, they will mount a delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction, characterized by a hard red bump called an
induration.
Full article >>>T cells responses occur over several days, and are thus called delayed hypersensitivity reactions. The cascade of events initiated by the T cells leads to hardening (
induration) and redness (
erythema) at the
injection site.
Full article >>>chrysogenum; penicilloic
acid; penicilloyl polylysine; penicillus; penicin; peniculina; penicullate; penile; penile
epispadias; penile erection; penile fibromatosis; penile
hypospadias; penile implant; penile implantation; penile
induration; ...
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