Malar Health Dictionary

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Malar: From 1 Different Sources

Anything relating to the cheek. For example, the malar (zygomatic) bone is also known as the cheek bone, and a malar ?ush is reddening of the cheeks.

Health Source: Medical Dictionary
Author: Health Dictionary

Malaria

A protozoan disease of humans caused by blood parasites of the species, Plasmodium falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale or P. malariae and transmitted by anopheline mosquitoes. P. falciparum is most likely to cause death, if untreated,. and can also be a great mimicker in its presentation. Malaria should be suspected in anyone with a fever or who is otherwise unwell and has returned from a malarious area.... malaria

Malaria Prophylaxis

Measures taken for protection against malaria, e.g. administration of a drug and personal protective measures that prevent a person from becoming infected with the disease.... malaria prophylaxis

Outbreak Of Malaria

A sudden increase in the number of people sick with malaria in a particular area (village, town, district).... outbreak of malaria

Falciparum Malaria

The most severe form of malaria, caused by the parasitic protozoan PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM.... falciparum malaria

Malar Flush

A high colour over the cheekbones, with a bluish tinge caused by reduced oxygen concentration in the blood.

Malar flush is considered to be a sign of mitral stenosis, which often follows rheumatic fever.

However, malar flush is not always present in mitral stenosis, and many people with this colouring do not have heart disease.... malar flush

Malar Bone

see zygomatic bone.... malar bone

Malarone

n. see proguanil.... malarone

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