Category: F

  • Fly blister

    A blister produced by application of cantharides to the skin.  

  • Functional bleeding

    Loss of blood from the uterus caused by an organic lesion, such as a cyst, fibroid, or malignant tumor.  

  • Flea bite

    A hemorrhagic punctum surrounded by erythematous and urticarial patches and caused by the injection of flea saliva.  

  • Fire ant bite

    Injury caused by fire ant venom, resulting in local redness and tenderness, and occasional episodes of life-threatening anaphylaxis.  

  • Fine needle aspiration biopsy

    The removal of tissue through a long needle with or without radiological guidance.  

  • Forced beat

    Extrasystole brought on by artificial heart stimulation.  

  • Foot bath

    Immersion of the feet and legs to a depth of 4 in (10 cm) above the ankles in water at 98°F (36.7°C).  

  • Foam bath

    A tub bath to which an extract of a saponin-containing vegetable fiber has been added. Oxygen or carbon dioxide is driven through this mixture to create foam.  

  • Four tailed bandage

    A strip of cloth with each end split into two. The tails are used to cover prominences such as elbow, chin, nose, or knee.  

  • Forearm bandage

    A triangular open sling bandage for support of the forearm.