discharge

discharge /dis·charge/ (dis-chahrj´)

1. a setting free, or liberation.

2. matter or force set free.

3. an excretion or substance evacuated.

4. release from a hospital or other course of care.

5. the passing of an action potential through a neuron, axon, or muscle fibers.

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myokymic discharge  patterns of grouped or repetitive discharges of motor unit action potentials sometimes seen in myokymia.

myotonic discharge  high frequency repetitive discharges seen in myotonia and evoked by insertion of a needle electrode, percussion of a muscle, or stimulation of a muscle or its motor nerve.

periodic lateralized epileptiform discharge  (PLED) a pattern of repetitive paroxysmal slow or sharp waves seen on an electroencephalogram from just one side of the brain.

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dis·charge (ds-chärj)

v.

1. To emit a substance, as by excretion or secretion.

2. To release a patient from custody or care.

3. To generate an electrical impulse. Used of a neuron.

n. (dschärj, ds-chärj)

1. The act of releasing, emitting, or secreting.

2. A substance that is excreted or secreted.

3. The generation of an electrical impulse by a neuron.

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discharge

[dis′chärj]

Etymology: OFr, deschargier, to expel

1  v, to release a substance or object. See also evacuate, excrete, secrete.

2  v, to release a patient from a hospital.

3  v, to release an electric charge, which may be manifested by a spark or surge of electricity, from a storage battery, condenser, or other source.

4  v, to release a burst of energy from or through a neuron.

5  n, also called affective discharge. (in psychology) a release of emotions, often accompanied by a wide range of voluntary and involuntary reflexes, weeping, rage, or other emotional displays.

6  n, a substance or object discharged.

7  n, the flow of a secretion or an excretion.

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discharge,

v 1. to release; liberate; annul; unburden. To cancel a contract; to make an agreement or contract null and void.
n 2. a substance that exudes from an opening.

discharge, purulent,

n See suppuration.

discharge summary,

n the clinical notes written by the discharging physician or dental professional at the time of releasing a patient from the hospital or clinic, outlining the course of treatment, the status at release, and the postdischarge expectations and instructions.

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discharge

1. a setting free, or liberation.

2. material or force set free.

3. an excretion or substance evacuated.

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ocular discharge

a sign of conjunctivitis; green or yellow discharge is indicative of cellular content and inflammatory response.

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discharge

Managed care verb (pron. dis charj´) To formally terminate a person's care in, and releasing from, a hospital or health care facility. See Complex repetitive discharge. Cf Admit Medtalk noun (pron. dis´ charj) A secretion or material eliminated from a wound or orifice. See Autogenic discharge, Nipple discharge, Prune juice discharge, Vaginal discharge verb To release a secretion or material from a wound or orifice.

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Patient discussion about discharge.

Q. if you've had rough sex can bleeding accur a day or two later and have a smelly discharge?

A. it is very possible to happen like that. a rough sex will most likely cause trauma in the mucosa (either it is vaginal mucosa or anal mucosa), and the bleeding can happen even after a day or two.
if you're experiencing smelly discharge, be aware of the possibility of genital infection, that's why I'll recommend you to go to a doctor to get checked, and then get the specific therapy for that.

if it is happened that you're getting genital infection, you would probably inform your sex-partner and encourage your partner to seek the same medical advice.

Stay healthy always...

Q. is there cause for alarm if i have a white thick discharge?

A. Hello, ruffdee, if the discharge is white, and NOT causing any itchy feeling, burn sensation, and not smelly, it probably still is in normal range.
But once you feel itchy, burning, its color turns yellowish or greenish, and it has bad smell, it might be a sign for an infection, and it is recommended then you to find a doctor to get the specific therapy to cure the infection.
"Stay healthy always.."