Глоссарий (Медицинская энциклопедия)
- Venipuncture
- Puncturing a vein in order to obtain blood samples, to start an intravenous drip, or to give medication.
- Vesicant
- A medication or agent that may cause blistering.
- Virus
- A tiny infectious agent that is smaller than bacteria. The common cold is caused by a virus, and the herpes simplex virus causes cold sores.
