Innervate
To supply with nerves. It is a little known fact that the cornea is the most densely innervated tissue in the body.
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- Innervation
The nerve supply, usually to a specific part of the body. The innervation of the cornea is dense.
- Inotropic
Affecting the force of muscle contraction. An inotropic heart drug is one that affects the force with which the heart muscle contracts. Ionotropic can be negative or positive.
- Inpatient
A patient whose care requires a stay in a hospital. As opposed to an outpatient. The term inpatient dates back to at least 1760. The case of an inpatient was referred to an incase.
- INR
International normalized ratio.
- Insect sting
A sting from a stinging insect, such as a bee, hornet, yellow jacket, or wasp, that can trigger allergic reactions. These reactions vary greatly in severity. Avoidance and prompt treatment are essential. In selected cases, allergy injection therapy is highly effective.