*Medical Terms Associated with "Rose"** 🌹 *1. Rose sign – Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)** - A clinical sign suggestive of **DVT**, characterized by **pain and swelling in the lower limb**. *2. Rose spots – Typhoid Fever** - Small, **pink maculopapular rashes** seen on the abdomen and chest in **typhoid fever** (caused by *Salmonella typhi*). *3. Rose-Waaler test – Rheumatoid Arthritis** - A **historical test** for **rheumatoid factor**, used in the diagnosis of **rheumatoid arthritis**. - It has been largely replaced by more modern tests like **RF (Rheumatoid Factor) and Anti-CCP**. *4. Rose-pink rash – Erysipelas** - Erysipelas is a bacterial **skin infection** caused by *Streptococcus pyogenes*. - It presents as a **raised, red (rose-pink), sharply demarcated rash** with fever. *5. Rose thorn ulcer – Sporotrichosis (NOT Crohn’s Disease)** - **Sporotrichosis**, also called **"Rose Gardener’s Disease"**, is a **fungal infection** caused by *Sporothrix schenckii*. - It occurs due to **pricks from rose thorns or plant material**, leading to **painless ulcers on the skin**. - **(Incorrect: Crohn’s disease does not cause "rose thorn ulcers.")** *6. Rose Bengal stain – Sjogren’s Syndrome (Dry Eye Test)** - A **diagnostic eye stain** used in **Sjogren’s syndrome** and **keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye syndrome)**. - The **Rose Bengal dye stains damaged conjunctival and corneal epithelial cells**. *7. Rose Bengal card test – Brucellosis** - A **serological test** for **brucellosis**, an infection caused by *Brucella* species. *8. Rose gardener’s disease – Sporotrichosis** - Another name for **Sporotrichosis**, a fungal infection **transmitted through rose thorn pricks**. *9. Rose position – Adenoidectomy/Tonsillectomy** - A **surgical position** used during **adenoidectomy or tonsillectomy**. - The patient is placed in a **supine position with head extended over the table edge**, supported by a ring or pillow to prevent aspiration. *10. Rosewater Syndrome – Not a Recognized Medical Condition** - There is **no well-documented "Rosewater Syndrome"** in medical literature. - The description provided (X-linked hypogonadotropic hypogonadism) resembles **Kallmann Syndrome**, but **"Rosewater Syndrome" is not an established term**. *11. Rose Fever – Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis)** - **Seasonal allergic rhinitis** caused by exposure to **grass pollen, rose pollen, or other allergens**. - Symptoms include **sneezing, nasal congestion, and itchy eyes**.