Denotations & Old terminologies used in Homopathy - Similima

Erythema multforme Hebra's disease,erythema polymorphe,herpes iris.an eruption of macule papules
or vesicles,presenting a multiform appearance.its origin may be allergic
seasonal or drug sensitivity.characteristic lesion is the target or iris lesion.the
condition is acute in onset.it may run a severe cause with fatal termination
Erythema nodosum Dermatitis contusiformis,nodal fever.dermatosis marked by the formation of
painful nodes on the extensor surfaces of lower extrimities.they are painful to
touch and changes colour from red to purple then blue and then to green and
yellow,associated with rheumatic fever the lesions are self limiting but tend to
recur.
Erythema simplex Dermatitis simplex.blushing or redness of skin caused by a toxic reaction or a
neurovasular phenomina.
Evanescent Transitory, vanishing, or likely to vanish.
Exanthemata The characteristic skin eruption of an eruptive fever such as measles or scarlet
fever.
Exanthematous
disease
They are acute infectious fever,characterized by the development of an eruption
on the surface of the body during their course.like measles,rubella
Excoriations Any superficial loss of substance, as that produced on the skin by scratching.
Exfoliation A falling off in scales or layers.
Exophthalmus Protrusion of eyelids in hyperthyroidism.
Exostosis A benign bony growth projecting outward from a bone surface.inflammation of
the bone causes an exudate upon the bone,which hardens and grows too fast
to the bone
Exuberant
granulations
Copious or excessive in production; showing excessive proliferation.
Favus Honey-comb ringworm.tinea favosa or maligna,porrigo favosa or lupinosa.it is a
vegetable parasite,the achorion schoenlenii.it is a pustular eruptions,it appears
as a small yellow spot,the sheath of the hair being filled with the fungus
growth.it grows rapidly and forms large,hard,dry crusts,which have a peculiar
mouse-like odour.scalp is the most usual place of involvement,but sometimes
found upon the nape of neck,in front of the ear,even upon the arms.it is
frequently seen in cachetic,ill fed children.
Febricula A simple continued fever; a mild fever of short duration, of indefinite origin,
and withoutany distinctive pathology.
Febrifuge Dispelling fever. A medicine serving to mitigate or remove fever
Felon Inflammation of the thumb or of one of the fingers, which terminates in
suppuration...in deep seated variety the inflammation involves all the structures
of the finger and is followed by the destruction of the
Festers 1. To generate pus; suppurate. 2. To form an ulcer. 3. To undergo
Fetor oris Bad breath
Fickle
Fig warts Condyloma accumulata
Fistula dentalis Fistula of teeth.in consequence of inflammation of the periosteum lining the root
of the teeth,and its consequent suppuration,or caries of the root and alveolar
processes, a channel is gradually formed,which opens either on the inside of the
mouth or outside of the face,where it discharges a morbid secretion,and forms
hard,callous edges on its outlet.
Florid Of a bright red colour,noting certain cutaneous lesions.
Florid complexion
Fluour albus Leucorrhoea,
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