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Madonna
- A labret piercing at the side of the upper lip.
- Also called a
Chrome Crawford.
Mastitis
- Inflammation of the breast.
- Usually caused by bacterial infection.
- A recognized complication of nipple piercing.
Medium
Methylated Spirits
- A poisonous solution of
- Ethanol (alcohol, ethyl alcohol,chemical formula C2H5OH)
- methanol (methyl alcohol, wood alcohol,chemical formula CH3OH),
rendering it poisonous
- pyridine, chemical formula (C5H5N)
- and a violet dye.
- Often mistakenly used to clean piercings, and whilst
momentarily killing a few bacteria, its alcohol actually kills the
healing skin thus inviting infection.
- Also called "meths" or "metho".
Microorganism
- Any organism that can only be seen with a microscope or
electron microscope.
- Includes:
- Bacteria
- Fungi
- Prions
- Protozoa
- Viruses
- Yeasts
Migration
- The movement of piercing jewelry away from its original
position, usually towards the surface of the skin.
- May result in the jewelry actually "cutting" its way
completely out of the skin.
- Thinner gauge jewelry will migrate more rapidly than thicker
jewelry.
- The slower a piercing heals, the higher the risk of migration.
e.g.
- Navel piercings are very slow to heal and frequently show
migration. Jewelry thinner than 14g is never recommended.
- Ear lobe piercings mend rapidly and jewelry 18g or thicker
will usually not migrate.
Motor Nerve
- A nerve that conducts signals from the brain and spinal cord
to control muscle movement.
- e.g.
The Facial Nerve is the motor nerve responsible for controlling
the muscles of the face.
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