Infectious mono
See infectious mononucleosis.
Infectious Mononucleosis Symptoms and Signs
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- Infectious mononucleosis
A specific viral infection (with the Epstein-Barr virus) in which there is an increase of white blood cells that are mononuclear (with a single nucleus) “Mono” and “kissing disease” are popular terms for this very common illness caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). By the time most people reach adulthood, an antibody against EBV can […]
- Infectivity
The proportion of persons exposed to an infectious agent who become infected by it.
- Inferior
In anatomy, below or toward the feet. As opposed to superior. The liver is inferior to the lungs. For a more complete listing of terms used in medicine for spatial orientation, please see the entry to “Anatomic Orientation Terms”.
- Inferior vena cava
A large vein that receives blood from the lower extremities, pelvis and abdomen and delivers it to the right atrium of the heart.
- Inferolateral
Below and to one side. Both inferior and lateral. In anatomy, there are many such compound terms. For a more complete listing of terms used in medicine for spatial orientation, please see the entry to “Anatomic Orientation Terms”.