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flush (flush) redness, usually transient, of the face and neck.
flush Etymology: ME, fluschen 1 a blush or sudden reddening of the face and neck. 2 a sudden subjective feeling of heat. 3 a prolonged reddening of the face such as may be seen with fever, use of certain drugs, or hyperthyroidism. 4 a sudden rapid flow of water or other liquid. flush [flush] 1. transient episodic redness of the face and neck caused by certain diseases, ingestion of certain drugs or other substances, heat, emotional factors, or physical exertion. 2. the rapid delivery of a bolus of solution through an intravenous line or catheter for the purpose of maintaining patency or insuring the complete delivery of all fluids in the lumen. hectic flush a persistent or chronic flush associated with chronic debilitating disease, usually febrile. heparin flush a dilute solution of heparin that is used to flush an intravenous line or arterial catheter. malar flush a redness of the cheeks caused by excitement.
flush, n 1. a blush or sudden reddening of the face and neck caused by vasodilation of small arteries and arterioles. 2. a sudden, subjective feeling of heat. 3. a sudden, rapid flow of water or other liquid. Patient discussion about flushest. Q. do i have a flu A. What makes you think you have flu? Read more or ask a question about flushestDo you have any of the signs or symptoms of it? (as listed here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Influenza#Symptoms_and_diagnosis or here: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000080.htm) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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