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ants, velvet (medicine) and calcergy (medicine)


ants, velvet (medicine)


ants, velvet


Common in most parts of the world including the Southern and Southwestern U.S., velvet ants are not true ants but rather parasitic wasps. Their sting can trigger allergic reactions. Avoidance, prompt treatment and, in selected cases, allergy injection therapy are useful.


calcergy (medicine)


calcergy
Local calcification of soft tissue occurring at the site of injection of certain chemical compounds, such as lead acetate or cerium chloride; hydroxyapatite deposits are found in the calcified areas.

Origin: L. Calx, chalk, calcium, + G. Ergon, work, production