Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Crystal violet
A vivid purple-violet dye with a unique ability to combat fungal infections and Gram-positive bacteria. While once widely utilized by dermatologists, it has since been largely phased out due to its tendency to cause significant stains on clothing and bedding.
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Winter cough
During the initial phases of chronic bronchitis, coughing typically manifests solely in the winter months. However, as the condition progresses and worsens, the cough can persist throughout both summer and winter.
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Coramine
A branded medication employed as a respiratory stimulant.
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Convulsions in children
Excessive heat affecting the brain can lead to convulsions, unconsciousness, or both. In adults, illnesses and high body temperatures may only cause shivering, but in children, they can trigger convulsions. A child with a high fever might suddenly lose consciousness and experience convulsions, characterized by trembling and shaking of the body’s muscles. While this can…
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Convalescent
An individual in the process of recovering from an illness.
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Contractile
The ability to contract.
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Consolidating
The process of recovery and repair of wounds or fractures.
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Condy’s fluid
A disinfectant solution containing potassium permanganate, named after a nineteenth-century English physician.
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Anxiety complex
A type of neurosis marked by anxiety and worry about the consequences of various situations, accompanied by an unhealthy focus on personal health and a persistent sense of looming catastrophe.
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Complemental space
The bottom section of the chest cavity, which is filled by the lungs only during deep inhalation.
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