ichthyosis vulgaris A genetic skin disease characterized by scaly areas of skin that usually appear in childhood. The palms and soles are often affected. Areas that tend to be spared include the armpits, the insides of the elbows, and the skin behind the knee. Many people with ichthyosis vulgaris also have asthma, eczema, or hay…
ichthyosis simplex See ichthyosis vulgaris.
ichthyosis, spasticity, oligophrenia syndrome See Sjogren’s syndrome.
I-cell disease A rare, severe genetic disorder of the lysosomes (organelles within a cell that contain enzymes that can lyse, or digest, substances). Multiple enzyme deficiencies associated with I-cell disease lead to the accumulation of certain fatty substances (mucolipids) and certain complex carbohydrates (mucopolysaccharides) within the cells of many tissues of the body. The name…
ibuprofen A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pain, swelling, and fever. Common brand names of ibuprofen include Advil, Motrin, and Nuprin.
IBS Irritable bowel syndrome.
IBD Inflammatory bowel disease. See bowel disease, inflammatory.
iatromisia An intense dislike of doctors or the medical profession.
iatromelia An ineffective or negligent medical treatment.
iatrogenic Due to the activity of a physician or therapy. For example, an iatrogenic illness is an illness that is caused by a medication or physician.
iatrapistic Having a lack of faith in doctors.
iatr- Prefix indicating something related to a physician or medicine, as in iatromisia (an intense dislike of doctors).