Xyphoid

{zif-oid) [C’ of, sword; eldog, like]. Sword-shaped, ensiform. few hours to several days, the disease begins with a chill and pain in the head, back, and limbs. The temperature rises rapidly to from I03°-I05° F., vomiting occurs, the bowels are confined, the urine scanty and albuminous. A remi ion follows, after which, in severe cases, the temperature rises to its original height, jaundice develops, and the vomited material becomes dark from the presence of blood (black vomit). Hemorrhages may occur from the intestinal mucous membrane. The disease is very fatal, death occurring in the typhoid state or from uremia. Y. Precipitate, yellow oxid of mercury. Y.-root. See Hydrastis. Y. Spot, the macula lutea. Y. Wash, a lotion of yellow oxid of mercury. ch759.xhtml y 667