Глоссарий (Медицинская энциклопедия)
- Ileostomy
- A surgical opening in the abdomen connected to the small intestine to allow stool to be emptied into a collection bag.
- Immunity (Immune system)
- The body's ability to fight infection and disease.
- Immunosuppression
- Weakening of the immune system that causes a lowered ability to fight infection and disease.
- Immunotherapy
- The artificial stimulation of the body's immune system to treat or fight disease.
- Infiltration
- The leaking of fluid or medicines into tissues, which can cause swelling.
- Infusion
- Delivering fluids or medications into the bloodstream over a period of time.
- Infusion pump
- A device that delivers measured amounts of fluids or medications into the bloodstream over a period of time.
- Injection
- Pushing a medication into the body with the use of a syringe and needle.
- Intramuscular (IM) injection
- Into the muscle.
- Intravenous (IV) injection
- Into the vein.
- Subcutaneous injection
- Into the fatty tissue under the skin.
- Interferon
- A naturally produced chemical released by the body in response to viral infections. Interferon can be artificially produced and used as a form of immunotherapy.
- Interleukin
- A naturally produced chemical released by the body.
