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d8ad6523c2e4689a17de06b4eacc858e6f5102a3 | wikidoc | Lumbar spinal nerve 5 | Lumbar spinal nerve 5
The lumbar spinal nerve 5 (L5) is a spinal nerve of the lumbar segment..
It originates from the spinal column from below the lumbar vertebra 5 (L5).
# Muscles
L5 supplies many muscles, either directly or through nerves originating from L5. They are not innervated with L5 as single origin, but par... | Lumbar spinal nerve 5
The lumbar spinal nerve 5 (L5) is a spinal nerve of the lumbar segment.[1].
It originates from the spinal column from below the lumbar vertebra 5 (L5).
# Muscles
L5 supplies many muscles, either directly or through nerves originating from L5. They are not innervated with L5 as single origin, but... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Lumbar_spinal_nerve_5 | |
de9001f4b3c39b59f10276335eea4b02a9601010 | wikidoc | Lung abscess | Lung abscess overview
# Overview
Lung abscess is necrosis of the pulmonary tissue and formation of cavities (more than 2 cm) containing necrotic debris or fluid caused by microbial infection. This pus-filled cavity is often caused by aspiration, which may occur during altered consciousness. Alcoholism is the most comm... | Lung abscess overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]
# Overview
Lung abscess is necrosis of the pulmonary tissue and formation of cavities (more than 2 cm) containing necrotic debris or fluid caused by microbial infection. This pus-filled cav... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Lung_abscess_overview | |
773474891715c8531a19351c8e7afd1c1520f12f | wikidoc | Lung allocation score | Lung allocation score
# Overview
The lung allocation score (LAS) is a numerical value used by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) to assign relative priority for distributing donated lungs for transplantation within the United States. The lung allocation score takes into account various measures of a patient's... | Lung allocation score
# Overview
The lung allocation score (LAS) is a numerical value used by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) to assign relative priority for distributing donated lungs for transplantation within the United States. The lung allocation score takes into account various measures of a patient's... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Lung_allocation_score | |
1e5d7e2d05edfdaecf55ef8f81dc8a4ae5eb3e10 | wikidoc | Lyme disease | Lyme disease overview
# Overview
Lyme disease is an emerging infectious disease caused by spirochete bacteria of the genus Borrelia. The vector of infection is typically the bite of an infected black-legged or deer tick(I. scapularis), but other carriers (including other ticks in the genus Ixodes) have been implicated... | Lyme disease overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Anmol Pitliya, M.B.B.S. M.D.[2]
# Overview
Lyme disease is an emerging infectious disease caused by spirochete bacteria of the genus Borrelia. The vector of infection is typically the bite of an infected black-le... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Lyme_disease_overview | |
6877395fb17faae198bb2fd54d465281069dd569 | wikidoc | Lymph vascular system | Lymph vascular system
# Overview
The lymphatic system is a complex network of lymphoid organs, lymph nodes, lymph ducts, lymphatic tissues, lymph capillaries and lymph vessels that produce and transport lymph fluid from tissues to the circulatory system. The lymphatic system is a major part of the immune system.
The l... | Lymph vascular system
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
The lymphatic system is a complex network of lymphoid organs, lymph nodes, lymph ducts, lymphatic tissues, lymph capillaries and lymph vessels that produce and transport lymph fluid from tissues to the circulatory system. The lymphati... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Lymph_vascular_system | |
0b8851ad77ff0d1625fe5675f0efc9ee12bc1fdc | wikidoc | Lymphangioma | Lymphangioma overview
# Overview
Lymphangioma arises from lymph vessels, which are normally involved in the re-circulation of excess body fluid back into the blood stream. The exact pathogenesis of lymphangioma is not fully understood. It is thought that lymphangioma is caused by either sequestration of lymph tissue, ... | Lymphangioma overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Badria Munir M.B.B.S.[2] , Haytham Allaham, M.D. [3]
# Overview
Lymphangioma arises from lymph vessels, which are normally involved in the re-circulation of excess body fluid back into the blood stream. The exact ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Lymphangioma_overview | |
7142cffbd674fc58400b172fcea220b5b52c5fe0 | wikidoc | Lymphangitis | Lymphangitis overview
# Overview
Lymphangitis is an inflammation of the lymphatic channels. Lymphangitis is an ancient disease. The exact origins of the disease are not clearly known. There is no classification system established for lymphangitis. However, based on the etiology, lymphangitis can be broadly classified ... | Lymphangitis overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vishal Devarkonda, M.B.B.S[2]
# Overview
Lymphangitis is an inflammation of the lymphatic channels. Lymphangitis is an ancient disease. The exact origins of the disease are not clearly known. There is no classificati... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Lymphangitis_overview | |
48fd8afd8d49c1be269f4dacd264bce2b511e170 | wikidoc | Lymphocyte antigen 96 | Lymphocyte antigen 96
Lymphocyte antigen 96, also known as "MD2," is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LY96 gene.
The protein encoded by this gene is involved in binding lipopolysaccharide with TLR4.
# Function
The MD-2 protein appears to associate with toll-like receptor 4 on the cell surface and confers res... | Lymphocyte antigen 96
Lymphocyte antigen 96, also known as "MD2," is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LY96 gene.[1][2][3]
The protein encoded by this gene is involved in binding lipopolysaccharide with TLR4.
# Function
The MD-2 protein appears to associate with toll-like receptor 4 on the cell surface and c... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Lymphocyte_antigen_96 | |
f5d6823056132b0e1d04a51e9ca1464680b9ea5a | wikidoc | Lysimachia nummularia | Lysimachia nummularia
Lysimachia nummularia is a low, creeping plant of the genus Lysimachia. It is commonly called Creeping Jenny, Moneywort, Herb Twopence and Twopenny grass.
Moneywort is used in herbalism for healing wounds.
It is native to Europe, but has been introduced to North America, where it is considered an ... | Lysimachia nummularia
Lysimachia nummularia is a low, creeping plant of the genus Lysimachia. It is commonly called Creeping Jenny, Moneywort, Herb Twopence and Twopenny grass.
Moneywort is used in herbalism for healing wounds.
It is native to Europe, but has been introduced to North America, where it is considered an... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Lysimachia_nummularia | |
83baecc78c479d00a866c22c6254a57eb870a9b2 | wikidoc | MT-TV (mitochondrial) | MT-TV (mitochondrial)
Mitochondrially encoded tRNA valine also known as MT-TV is a transfer RNA which in humans is encoded by the mitochondrial MT-TV gene.
# Structure
The MT-TV gene is located on the p arm of the non-nuclear mitochondrial DNA at position 12 and it spans 69 base pairs. The structure of a tRNA molecule... | MT-TV (mitochondrial)
Mitochondrially encoded tRNA valine also known as MT-TV is a transfer RNA which in humans is encoded by the mitochondrial MT-TV gene.[1]
# Structure
The MT-TV gene is located on the p arm of the non-nuclear mitochondrial DNA at position 12 and it spans 69 base pairs.[2] The structure of a tRNA m... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/MT-TV_(mitochondrial) | |
ed62d905d055caa27fb1e83b6d5dab4ca15fdd6b | wikidoc | Macrobiotic lifestyle | Macrobiotic lifestyle
A macrobiotic lifestyle (Gr. for "big life," or "long life") can be defined as "the art of living while being conscious of the polar principles that govern the universe." This is in reference to the ancient Chinese and East Asian concept that the world can be understood in terms of the two opposit... | Macrobiotic lifestyle
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A macrobiotic lifestyle (Gr. for "big life," or "long life") can be defined as "the art of living while being conscious of the polar principles that govern the universe." This is in reference to the ancient Chinese and East Asian concept that the world can be u... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Macrobiotic_lifestyle | |
2e5a8014a122ef17e262c191cce7b30ee984c44e | wikidoc | Macrovascular disease | Macrovascular disease
Macrovascular disease is a disease of any large (macro) blood vessels in the body.
This sometimes occurs when a person has had diabetes for a long time. Fat and blood clots build up in the large blood vessels and stick to the vessel walls.
Three common macrovascular diseases are coronary disease (... | Macrovascular disease
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Macrovascular disease is a disease of any large (macro) blood vessels in the body.
This sometimes occurs when a person has had diabetes for a long time. Fat and blood clots build up in the large blood vessels and ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Macrovascular_disease | |
8e8baff815625176e106d3f48586b94e78af4fc4 | wikidoc | Mafenide how supplied | Mafenide how supplied
# How Supplied
Mafenide Acetate , USP for 5% Topical Solution is available in packets containing 50 g of sterile Mafenide Acetate to be prepared using 1000 mL Sterile Water for Irrigation, USP or 0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation, USP. (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: MAFENIDE ACETATE USP for 5% Top... | Mafenide how supplied
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chetan Lokhande, M.B.B.S [2]
# How Supplied
Mafenide Acetate , USP for 5% Topical Solution is available in packets containing 50 g of sterile Mafenide Acetate to be prepared using 1000 mL Sterile Water for Irrigat... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mafenide_how_supplied | |
872ea24155df50c620792ee29542ae82a99c6ba7 | wikidoc | Mammal classification | Mammal classification
Mammalia is a class of animal within the Phylum Chordata. Mammal classification has been through several iterations since Carolus Linnaeus initially defined the class. Many earlier ideas have been completely abandoned by modern taxonomists, among these are the idea that bats are related to birds... | Mammal classification
Mammalia is a class of animal within the Phylum Chordata. Mammal classification has been through several iterations since Carolus Linnaeus initially defined the class. Many earlier ideas have been completely abandoned by modern taxonomists, among these are the idea that bats are related to bird... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mammal_classification | |
acab8ce78dfbe7e10d1defc139293144343e55e6 | wikidoc | Ramus of the mandible | Ramus of the mandible
# Overview
The ramus of the mandible (perpendicular portion) is quadrilateral in shape, and has two surfaces, four borders, and two processes.
# Surfaces
The lateral surface is flat and marked by oblique ridges at its lower part; it gives attachment throughout nearly the whole of its extent to t... | Ramus of the mandible
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
The ramus of the mandible (perpendicular portion) is quadrilateral in shape, and has two surfaces, four borders, and two processes.
# Surfaces
The lateral surface is flat and marked by oblique ridges at its low... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mandibular_ramus | |
4acb69662535b83374022746929873b4ee74c233 | wikidoc | Manganese(II) sulfate | Manganese(II) sulfate
Manganese(II) sulfate is the inorganic compound with the formula MnSO4. This colourless deliquescent solid is a commercially significant manganese(II) salt. Approximately 260M kg/y were produced worldwide in 2005. It is the precursor to manganese metal and many chemical compounds. Mn-deficient ... | Manganese(II) sulfate
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Manganese(II) sulfate is the inorganic compound with the formula MnSO4. This colourless deliquescent solid is a commercially significant manganese(II) salt. Approximately 260M kg/y were produced worldwide in 2005.[1] It is the precursor to manganese metal and many chemical ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Manganese(II)_sulfate | |
8cfc7d2bb96d33985efb715b48d2e93063a0cd88 | wikidoc | Mannan-binding lectin | Mannan-binding lectin
Mannose-binding lectin (MBL), also called mannan-binding lectin or mannan-binding protein (MBP), is a lectin that is instrumental in innate immunity as an opsonin and via the lectin pathway.
# Structure
MBL has an oligomeric structure (400-700 kDa), built of subunits that contain three presumably... | Mannan-binding lectin
Mannose-binding lectin (MBL), also called mannan-binding lectin or mannan-binding protein (MBP), is a lectin that is instrumental in innate immunity[1][2] as an opsonin and via the lectin pathway.
# Structure
MBL has an oligomeric structure (400-700 kDa), built of subunits that contain three pre... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mannan-binding_lectin | |
661555dfc1a057c161f3e7a6f8a241c782e66122 | wikidoc | Marantic endocarditis | Marantic endocarditis
Marantic endocarditis, also known as non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE), is the deposition of small sterile vegetations on valve leaflets. Marantic vegetations are often associated with previous rheumatic fever. Other risk factors include:
- hypercoagulable states,
- mucin-producing aden... | Marantic endocarditis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Marantic endocarditis, also known as non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE), is the deposition of small sterile vegetations on valve leaflets. Marantic vegetations are often associated with previous rheumatic fever. Other risk factors inclu... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Marantic_endocarditis | |
d1fcc570cd984e13875d28b853a1a168d270c112 | wikidoc | Maraviroc description | Maraviroc description
# Description
SELZENTRY (maraviroc) is a selective, slowly reversible, small molecule antagonist of the interaction between human CCR5 and HIV-1 gp120. Blocking this interaction prevents CCR5-tropic HIV-1 entry into cells.
SELZENTRY is available as film-coated tablets for oral administration cont... | Maraviroc description
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]
# Description
SELZENTRY (maraviroc) is a selective, slowly reversible, small molecule antagonist of the interaction between human CCR5 and HIV-1 gp120. Blocking this interaction prevents CCR5... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Maraviroc_description | |
9aecc765e44f398e544b2d38ed8f7dcd3c250ad5 | wikidoc | Mater Health Services | Mater Health Services
Mater Health Services is a public and private collocated health care provider located in Brisbane, Australia. Mater Health Services provides care for some 500,000 patients each year. The Mater was established in 1906 by the Sisters of Mercy. In 2002, Mater Health Services became an incorporated bo... | Mater Health Services
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Mater Health Services is a public and private collocated health care provider located in Brisbane, Australia. Mater Health Services provides care for some 500,000 patients each year. The Mater was established in 1906 by the Sisters of Mercy.[1] In 2002, Mater Health Servi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mater_Health_Services | |
08853d2a9788a28dbe313a7e509b03794a2560cd | wikidoc | Maternal immunization | Maternal immunization
# Overview
Immunization prevents illness, disability, and death from vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccines are useful in reducing childhood mortality and morbidity. The standard vaccination schedule starts at early infancy and is not complete by the age of 6 months. Therefore, most children do n... | Maternal immunization
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Seyedmahdi Pahlavani, M.D. [2]
# Overview
Immunization prevents illness, disability, and death from vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccines are useful in reducing childhood mortality and morbidity. The standard vac... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Maternal_immunization | |
95077ce3655007725975772259ffbe865b300991 | wikidoc | Mathematical analysis | Mathematical analysis
Analysis has its beginnings in the rigorous formulation of calculus. It is the branch of mathematics most explicitly concerned with the notion of a limit, whether the limit of a sequence or the limit of a function. It also includes the theories of differentiation, integration and measure, infinite... | Mathematical analysis
Analysis has its beginnings in the rigorous formulation of calculus. It is the branch of mathematics most explicitly concerned with the notion of a limit, whether the limit of a sequence or the limit of a function.[1] It also includes the theories of differentiation, integration and measure, infi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mathematical_analysis | |
4ba71ffbdf896e3e63cc630b31e12480268a35ce | wikidoc | Maxillary first molar | Maxillary first molar
The maxillary first molar is the tooth located laterally (away from the midline of the face) from both the maxillary second premolars of the mouth but mesial (toward the midline of the face) from both maxillary second molars. The function of this molar is similar to that of all molars in regard t... | Maxillary first molar
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The maxillary first molar is the tooth located laterally (away from the midline of the face) from both the maxillary second premolars of the mouth but mesial (toward the midline of the face) from both maxillary second molars. The function of this molar is similar to that of all mo... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Maxillary_first_molar | |
4cd7110801f0e4f9968b634e81976e5ffc528b70 | wikidoc | Measure (mathematics) | Measure (mathematics)
# Overview
In mathematics the concept of a measure generalizes notions such as "length", "area", and "volume" (but not all of its applications have to do with physical sizes). Informally, given some base set, a "measure" is any consistent assignment of "sizes" to (some of) the subsets of the base... | Measure (mathematics)
# Overview
In mathematics the concept of a measure generalizes notions such as "length", "area", and "volume" (but not all of its applications have to do with physical sizes). Informally, given some base set, a "measure" is any consistent assignment of "sizes" to (some of) the subsets of the base... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Measurable | |
c8d2bf0eaae7e6046e8823cd8b932d8c7166a926 | wikidoc | Medial pectoral nerve | Medial pectoral nerve
The medial pectoral nerve (medial anterior thoracic) arises from the medial cord of the plexus and through it from the eighth cervical and first thoracic.
It passes behind the first part of the axillary artery, curves forward between the axillary artery and vein, and unites in front of the artery ... | Medial pectoral nerve
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
The medial pectoral nerve (medial anterior thoracic) arises from the medial cord of the plexus and through it from the eighth cervical and first thoracic.
It passes behind the first part of the axillary artery, curves forwa... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Medial_anterior_thoracic | |
d4a1fe6cda33bb72d821bf8dae71a50af2b01a4a | wikidoc | Medial plantar artery | Medial plantar artery
The medial plantar artery (internal plantar artery), much smaller than the lateral, passes forward along the medial side of the foot.
It is at first situated above the Abductor hallucis, and then between it and the Flexor digitorum brevis, both of which it supplies.
At the base of the first metata... | Medial plantar artery
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
The medial plantar artery (internal plantar artery), much smaller than the lateral, passes forward along the medial side of the foot.
It is at first situated above the Abductor hallucis, and then between it and the Flexor ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Medial_plantar_artery | |
e5c9822650ab7d8e695cee4cfdef7cb101661bb8 | wikidoc | Meglumine antimoniate | Meglumine antimoniate
Synonyms and keywords: Meglumine antimonate
# Overview
Meglumine antimoniate is a medicine used for treating leishmaniasis. It is manufactured by Aventis and sold as Glucantime in France, and Glucantim in Italy.
It belongs to a group of compounds known as the pentavalent antimonials. It is admi... | Meglumine antimoniate
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Meglumine antimonate
# Overview
Meglumine antimoniate is a medicine used for treating leishmaniasis. It is manufactured by Aventis and sold as Glucantime in France, and Glucantim in Italy.
It belongs to a group of compou... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Meglumine_antimoniate | |
80be4224086e28baf67177cc9e35e72149043334 | wikidoc | Melatonin receptor 1B | Melatonin receptor 1B
Melatonin receptor 1B, also known as MTNR1B, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MTNR1B gene.
# Function
This gene encodes the MT2 protein, one of two high-affinity forms of a receptor for melatonin, the primary hormone secreted by the pineal gland. This gene product is an integral memb... | Melatonin receptor 1B
Melatonin receptor 1B, also known as MTNR1B, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MTNR1B gene.[1][2]
# Function
This gene encodes the MT2 protein, one of two high-affinity forms of a receptor for melatonin, the primary hormone secreted by the pineal gland. This gene product is an integr... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Melatonin_receptor_1B | |
44756de7fa4fd54c32fc99fdeb2e171d8ff3df05 | wikidoc | Mendelian inheritance | Mendelian inheritance
Mendelian inheritance (or Mendelian genetics or Mendelism) is a set of primary tenets relating to the transmission of hereditary characteristics from parent organisms to their children; it underlies much of genetics. They were initially derived from the work of Gregor Mendel published in 1865 and ... | Mendelian inheritance
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Mendelian inheritance (or Mendelian genetics or Mendelism) is a set of primary tenets relating to the transmission of hereditary characteristics from parent organisms to their children; it underlies much of genetics. They were initially derived f... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mendelian_Inheritance | |
066c47b473135243c9630fd50b93089e735a02e5 | wikidoc | Meropenem description | Meropenem description
# Description
Meropenem for Injection, USP (I.V.) is a sterile, pyrogen-free, synthetic, broad-spectrum, carbapenem antibiotic for intravenous administration. It is (4R,5S,6S)-3-thio]-6--4-methyl-7-oxo-1-azabicyclohept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid trihydrate. Its empirical formula is C17H25N3O5S3H2O w... | Meropenem description
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]
# Description
Meropenem for Injection, USP (I.V.) is a sterile, pyrogen-free, synthetic, broad-spectrum, carbapenem antibiotic for intravenous administration. It is (4R,5S,6S)-3-[[(3S,5S)-5-(Di... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Meropenem_description | |
0b1c8d2499ad53a74477982ba1c3b4e5aba5b69d | wikidoc | Meropenem precautions | Meropenem precautions
# Precautions
## General
Prescribing Meropenem in the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection or a prophylactic indication is unlikely to provide benefit to the patient and increases the risk of the development of drug-resistant bacteria.
Seizures and other adverse CNS exp... | Meropenem precautions
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]
# Precautions
## General
Prescribing Meropenem in the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection or a prophylactic indication is unlikely to provide benefit to the patient ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Meropenem_precautions | |
c43ed6ee4c6875dac2a977a4e3a9e5745671cd76 | wikidoc | Mesenchymal stem cell | Mesenchymal stem cell
# Overview
Mesenchymal stem cells or MSCs are multipotent stem cells that can differentiate into a variety of cell types. Cell types that MSCs have been shown to differentiate into in vitro or in vivo include osteoblasts, chondrocytes, myocytes, adipocytes, and as described lately, into beta-panc... | Mesenchymal stem cell
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Mesenchymal stem cells or MSCs are multipotent stem cells that can differentiate into a variety of cell types. Cell types that MSCs have been shown to differentiate into in vitro or in vivo include osteoblasts, chondrocytes, myocytes,... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mesenchymal | |
89db19f8ef78c6708a13322b326b36912cd15b9a | wikidoc | Mesothelioma | Mesothelioma overview
# Overview
Mesothelioma is a rare, highly aggressive cancer which arises from the mesothelial cells which form the lining of the pleural, and less frequently the peritoneal, pericardial, and tunica vaginalis cavities. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is most commonly caused by exposure to as... | Mesothelioma overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sujit Routray, M.D. [2]
# Overview
Mesothelioma is a rare, highly aggressive cancer which arises from the mesothelial cells which form the lining of the pleural, and less frequently the peritoneal, pericardial, and t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mesothelioma_overview | |
9a8f4375a7fcebde35981479a1e49c815ffc4ff7 | wikidoc | Metformin precautions | Metformin precautions
# List of precautions
Monitoring of renal function
Concomitant Medications
Hypoxic states
Surgical procedures
Alcohol intake
Impaired hepatic function
Vitamin B12 levels
Change in clinical status of patients with previously controlled type 2 diabetes
Hypoglycemia
## Monitoring of renal function
... | Metformin precautions
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# List of precautions
Monitoring of renal function
Concomitant Medications
Hypoxic states
Surgical procedures
Alcohol intake
Impaired hepatic function
Vitamin B12 levels
Change in clinical status of patients with previously controlled type 2 dia... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Metformin_precautions | |
9d26c113f1f4b2e9bd3c87e818350866f3e32c4a | wikidoc | Methadone (injection) | Methadone (injection)
# Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be an educational tool, not a tool for any form of healthcare delivery. The educational content on... | Methadone (injection)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]
# Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is inten... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Methadone_(injection) | |
64c2f200d63fe530d78aeaf6292c2b60c3154157 | wikidoc | Methane monooxygenase | Methane monooxygenase
Methane monooxygenase, or MMO, is an enzyme capable of oxidizing the C-H bond in methane as well as other alkanes. Methane monooxygenase belongs to the class of oxidoreductase enzymes (EC 1.14.13.25).
There are two well-studied forms of MMO: the soluble form (sMMO) and the particulate form (pMMO).... | Methane monooxygenase
Methane monooxygenase, or MMO, is an enzyme capable of oxidizing the C-H bond in methane as well as other alkanes. Methane monooxygenase belongs to the class of oxidoreductase enzymes (EC 1.14.13.25).
There are two well-studied forms of MMO: the soluble form (sMMO) and the particulate form (pMMO)... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Methane_monooxygenase | |
b890132212208f358ef8456086d69eb953f4d090 | wikidoc | Methotrexate (tablet) | Methotrexate (tablet)
METHOTREXATE SHOULD BE USED ONLY IN LIFE THREATENING NEOPLASTIC DISEASES, OR IN PATIENTS WITH psoriasis OR rheumatoid arthritis WITH SEVERE, RECALCITRANT, DISABLING DISEASE WHICH IS NOT ADEQUATELY RESPONSIVE TO OTHER FORMS OF THERAPY.
DEATHS HAVE BEEN REPORTED WITH THE USE OF METHOTREXATE IN THE T... | Methotrexate (tablet)
METHOTREXATE SHOULD BE USED ONLY IN LIFE THREATENING NEOPLASTIC DISEASES, OR IN PATIENTS WITH psoriasis OR rheumatoid arthritis WITH SEVERE, RECALCITRANT, DISABLING DISEASE WHICH IS NOT ADEQUATELY RESPONSIVE TO OTHER FORMS OF THERAPY.
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0246890cd98b7d7dc512feda7102924ecaa0cfa5 | wikidoc | Methylglyoxal pathway | Methylglyoxal pathway
# I.Introduction
The methylglyoxal pathway is an offshoot of glycolysis, which converts methylglyoxal into pyruvate. However unlike glycolysis the methylglyoxal pathway does not produce adenosine triphosphate, ATP. The pathway is named after the substrate methylglyoxal which has three carbons a... | Methylglyoxal pathway
# I.Introduction
The methylglyoxal pathway is an offshoot of glycolysis, which converts methylglyoxal into pyruvate. However unlike glycolysis the methylglyoxal pathway does not produce adenosine triphosphate, ATP. The pathway is named after the substrate methylglyoxal which has three carbons a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Methylglyoxal_pathway | |
562f9b96c382960908b20439ab2de7f99a908085 | wikidoc | Methylisothiazolinone | Methylisothiazolinone
Methylisothiazolinone or MIT, sometimes erroneously called methylisothiazoline, is a powerful biocide and preservative within the group of isothiazolinones, used in shampoos and body care products. Though long considered safe for use in cosmetics, two recent in vitro studies have shown that MIT i... | Methylisothiazolinone
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Methylisothiazolinone or MIT, sometimes erroneously called methylisothiazoline, is a powerful biocide and preservative within the group of isothiazolinones, used in shampoos and body care products. Though long considered safe for use in cosmetics, two recent in vitro studies... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Methylisothiazolinone | |
c436912683116bc0bcc35e30fb2796b927de8097 | wikidoc | Metoclopramide (oral) | Metoclopramide (oral)
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806ae9a64ff7a6d7539503299566466701648a8e | wikidoc | Metronidazole Topical | Metronidazole Topical
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17cf617a910545c2e986dcba005152a6f459dc73 | wikidoc | MiTiHeart Corporation | MiTiHeart Corporation
MiTiHeart Corporation is a product technology company specializing in ventricular assist devices for patients suffering from congestive heart failure. The MiTiHeart LVAD is an implantable left ventricular assist device being developed by MiTi for distribution by MiTiHeart Corporation, which is a s... | MiTiHeart Corporation
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
MiTiHeart Corporation is a product technology company specializing in ventricular assist devices for patients suffering from congestive heart failure. The MiTiHeart LVAD is an implantable left ventricular assist device being developed by MiTi for... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/MiTiHeart_Corporation | |
581db726b29ce823c82547caed8ece1e2bdd1fbd | wikidoc | Microbiology template | Microbiology template
# Overview
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# Overview
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97815f6e9330d07aed88765b0161c149e46c6265 | wikidoc | Microchapters project | Microchapters project
# Overview
On wikidoc, a chapter is a collection of smaller chapters called microchapters. For instance, the disease pericarditis is a chapter composed of multiple microchapters such as pericarditis overview, pericarditis pathophysiology, pericarditis treatment etc. Microchapters allow users to... | Microchapters project
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# Overview
On wikidoc, a chapter is a collection of smaller chapters called microchapters. For instance, the disease pericarditis is a chapter composed of multiple microchapters such as perica... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Microchapters_project | |
049063c3b7b22aebbe60c2b0c3609ef1d98de1ec | wikidoc | Microseris lanceolata | Microseris lanceolata
Microseris lanceolata (syn. M. scapigera) is a perennial herb also known as murnong and yam daisy.
It is found in many forms in Australia (Victoria) and on the island of Tasmania, the Tasmanian form being markedly smaller than the mainland Australian form.
A variable species, it has the form of a... | Microseris lanceolata
Microseris lanceolata (syn. M. scapigera) is a perennial herb also known as murnong and yam daisy.
It is found in many forms in Australia (Victoria) and on the island of Tasmania, the Tasmanian form being markedly smaller than the mainland Australian form.
A variable species, it has the form of ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Microseris_lanceolata | |
4d489d6aab8bd69162eee6204fa4b134863d24ef | wikidoc | Midazolam (injection) | Midazolam (injection)
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9a4706af4b143fda9cc891a7c390457693e6b337 | wikidoc | Mississippi embayment | Mississippi embayment
The Mississippi embayment is a physiographic feature in the south-central United States. It is essentially a northward continuation of the fluvial sediments of the Mississippi River Delta to its confluence with the Ohio River at Cairo, Illinois. The embayment is a topographically low-lying basin t... | Mississippi embayment
The Mississippi embayment is a physiographic feature in the south-central United States. It is essentially a northward continuation of the fluvial sediments of the Mississippi River Delta to its confluence with the Ohio River at Cairo, Illinois. The embayment is a topographically low-lying basin ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mississippi_embayment | |
9a8fa848eba21efad57dd754b2c3f4bf64bd2ee0 | wikidoc | Mitochondrial carrier | Mitochondrial carrier
A mitochondrial carrier is a protein in the solute carrier family which transfers molecules across the membranes of the mitochondria.
A variety of substrate carrier proteins that are involved in energy transfer are found in the inner mitochondrial membrane or integral to the membrane of other euka... | Mitochondrial carrier
A mitochondrial carrier is a protein in the solute carrier family which transfers molecules across the membranes of the mitochondria.
A variety of substrate carrier proteins that are involved in energy transfer are found in the inner mitochondrial membrane or integral to the membrane of other euk... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mitochondrial_carrier | |
2755c212d255c8c1e59f0184aef05d37c54fe5bd | wikidoc | Mitomycin (injection) | Mitomycin (injection)
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6bd460fdaa5c0cbc8acdcdaa545399e25f4d1c29 | wikidoc | Mixed mullerian tumor | Mixed mullerian tumor
Synonyms and keywords: Mixed Müllerian tumor; MMMT; Malignant mixed Müllerian tumor; Carcinosarcoma of the uterus; Sarcomatoid carcinoma of the uterus; Malignant mesodermal mixed tumor; Metaplastic carcinoma
# Overview
Malignant mixed mullerian tumor (MMMT) is a rare uterine sarcoma or carcinosar... | Mixed mullerian tumor
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Synonyms and keywords: Mixed Müllerian tumor; MMMT; Malignant mixed Müllerian tumor; Carcinosarcoma of the uterus; Sarcomatoid carcinoma of the uterus; Malignant mesodermal mixed ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mixed_Mullerian_tumor | |
02ef28b64845b6469baf8bf7d51134f9bb50d571 | wikidoc | Molecular electronics | Molecular electronics
Molecular electronics (sometimes called moletronics) is an interdisciplinary theme that spans physics, chemistry, and materials science. The unifying feature of this area is the use of molecular building blocks for the fabrication of electronic components, both passive (e.g. resistive wires) and ... | Molecular electronics
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Molecular electronics (sometimes called moletronics) is an interdisciplinary theme that spans physics, chemistry, and materials science. The unifying feature of this area is the use of molecular building blocks for the fabrication of electronic components, both passive (e.g. re... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Molecular_electronics | |
16fecd39d7cd5de53c6bd7a2db5e43c049c49e88 | wikidoc | Molecular engineering | Molecular engineering
Molecular engineering is any means of manufacturing molecules. It may be used to create, on an extremely small scale, most typically one at a time, new molecules which may not exist in nature, or be stable beyond a very narrow range of conditions.
Today this is an extremely difficult process, requ... | Molecular engineering
Molecular engineering is any means of manufacturing molecules. It may be used to create, on an extremely small scale, most typically one at a time, new molecules which may not exist in nature, or be stable beyond a very narrow range of conditions.
Today this is an extremely difficult process, req... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Molecular_engineering | |
079b01ba6d23d9e902133c93768c72ad33d41c3c | wikidoc | Molecular recognition | Molecular recognition
The term molecular recognition refers to the specific interaction between two or more molecules through noncovalent bonding such as including hydrogen bonding, metal coordination, hydrophobic forces, van der Waals forces, pi-pi interactions, and/or electrostatic effects. The host and guest involve... | Molecular recognition
The term molecular recognition refers to the specific interaction between two or more molecules through noncovalent bonding such as including hydrogen bonding, metal coordination, hydrophobic forces, van der Waals forces, pi-pi interactions, and/or electrostatic effects.[1] The host and guest inv... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Molecular_recognition | |
e4c443e45e312b9995fb49b27fa1dab6151d1bc3 | wikidoc | Mononuclidic elements | Mononuclidic elements
Mononuclidic elements are chemical elements which either have only one stable isotope, or for which there is only one very long-lived isotope that dominates the element's natural isotopic abundance. There are nineteen elements in the first category, and three ( Bi, Th and Pa) in the second. E... | Mononuclidic elements
Mononuclidic elements are chemical elements which either have only one stable isotope, or for which there is only one very long-lived isotope that dominates the element's natural isotopic abundance. There are nineteen elements in the first category, and three ( Bi, Th and Pa) in the second.[1... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mononuclidic_elements | |
b06fc690d5ce268eb89630c722c5192f5a33f9ce | wikidoc | Monothematic delusion | Monothematic delusion
# Overview
A monothematic delusion is a delusional state that only concerns one particular topic. This is contrasted by what is sometimes called multi-thematic or polythematic delusions where the person has a range of delusions (typically the case of schizophrenia). These disorders can occur with... | Monothematic delusion
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
A monothematic delusion is a delusional state that only concerns one particular topic. This is contrasted by what is sometimes called multi-thematic or polythematic delusions where the person has a range of delusions (typically the ca... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Monothematic_delusion | |
9a70bc9861895222392a7d3d5ac7f7aee388ec5a | wikidoc | Moraxella catarrhalis | Moraxella catarrhalis
# Overview
Moraxella catarrhalis is a gram-negative, aerobic, oxidase-positive diplococcus which may both colonise and cause respiratory tract-associated infection in humans.
# Organism
Moraxella catarrhalis is a gram-negative, aerobic, oxidase-positive diplococcus which may both colonise and ca... | Moraxella catarrhalis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Moraxella catarrhalis is a gram-negative, aerobic, oxidase-positive diplococcus which may both colonise and cause respiratory tract-associated infection in humans.
# Organism
Moraxella catarrhalis is a gram-negative, aerobic, oxidase... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Moraxella_(Branhamella)_Catarrhalis | |
bc5f6d2305fb07b1261361f38da470ece693f7b5 | wikidoc | Motor skills disorder | Motor skills disorder
Motor skills disorder (also known as motor coordination disorder or motor dyspraxia) is a human developmental disorder that impairs motor coordination in daily activities. It is neurological in origin. Many children with autism or Asperger syndrome experience deficits in motor skills development, ... | Motor skills disorder
Motor skills disorder (also known as motor coordination disorder or motor dyspraxia) is a human developmental disorder that impairs motor coordination in daily activities. It is neurological in origin. Many children with autism or Asperger syndrome experience deficits in motor skills development,... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Motor_disorders | |
b079180d5f195987dcd0dca00ff4985a6a25d8a0 | wikidoc | Mowat-Wilson syndrome | Mowat-Wilson syndrome
Mowat Wilson syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that was clinically delineated by Dr. D. R. Mowat and Dr. M. J. Wilson in 1998.
# Presentation
The disorder is characterized by a number of health defects including Hirschsprung's disease, mental retardation, seizure disorder, delayed growth and m... | Mowat-Wilson syndrome
Mowat Wilson syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that was clinically delineated by Dr. D. R. Mowat and Dr. M. J. Wilson in 1998.[1]
# Presentation
The disorder is characterized by a number of health defects including Hirschsprung's disease, mental retardation, seizure disorder, delayed growth a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mowat-Wilson_Syndrome | |
fde1c2f8927c0624e974f301a9cc0d7d22fc3e6b | wikidoc | Mucociliary clearance | Mucociliary clearance
# Overview
Mucociliary clearance, also referred to as mucociliary apparatus or mucociliar clearance (MCC), derived from mucus, cilia (cilia of the tracheal surface epithelium in the respiratory tract) and clearance describes the self-clearing mechanism of the bronchi.
The passage of airway in th... | Mucociliary clearance
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Mucociliary clearance, also referred to as mucociliary apparatus or mucociliar clearance (MCC), derived from mucus, cilia (cilia of the tracheal surface epithelium in the respiratory tract) and clearance describes the self-clearing m... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mucociliary_clearance | |
c7977d105f48101e89c760a57d3226ff957cc055 | wikidoc | Mucogingival junction | Mucogingival junction
# Overview
The mucogingival junction is the interface between the more apically located alveolar mucosa and the more coronally located attached gingiva of the gingiva.
There exists a mucogingival junction on all three gingival surfaces on which there exists freely moveable alveolar mucosa: the fa... | Mucogingival junction
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
The mucogingival junction is the interface between the more apically located alveolar mucosa and the more coronally located attached gingiva of the gingiva.[1]
There exists a mucogingival junction on all three gingival surfaces on whi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mucogingival_junction | |
f29595ea1144922aabd36957e42bc81a39b1b3aa | wikidoc | Mucolipidosis type IV | Mucolipidosis type IV
# Overview
Mucolipidosis type IV (ML IV), like other types of mucolipidosis is an inherited neurodegenerative lysosomal storage disorder. Patients with this autosomal recessive disorder have symptoms including delayed psychomotor development and various ocular aberrations. This type of mucolipido... | Mucolipidosis type IV
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# Overview
Mucolipidosis type IV (ML IV), like other types of mucolipidosis is an inherited neurodegenerative lysosomal storage disorder. Patients with this autosomal recessive disorder have symptoms including dela... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mucolipidosis_IV | |
3f3df756496b2ab486bbea0f27da18ade493a369 | wikidoc | Mucopolysaccharidosis | Mucopolysaccharidosis
# Overview
The mucopolysaccharidoses are a group of inherited metabolic diseases caused by the absence or malfunctioning of lysosomal enzymes needed to break down molecules called glycosaminoglycans - long chains of sugar carbohydrates in each of our cells that help build bone, cartilage, tendons... | Mucopolysaccharidosis
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# Overview
The mucopolysaccharidoses are a group of inherited metabolic diseases caused by the absence or malfunctioning of lysosomal enzymes needed t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mucopolysaccharidoses | |
55a2a70a9e816c574c5b739334ee9779e78261aa | wikidoc | Mucormycosis | Mucormycosis overview
# Overview
Mucormycosis is a fatal fungal infection occuring usually in immunocompromised and diabetic patients. Impairment of host defense mechanisms leads to development of the fungus within the human body. The causative agents of mucormycosis include fungi from the phylum Zygomycota, which inc... | Mucormycosis overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Syed Hassan A. Kazmi BSc, MD [2]
# Overview
Mucormycosis is a fatal fungal infection occuring usually in immunocompromised and diabetic patients. Impairment of host defense mechanisms leads to development of the fu... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mucormycosis_overview | |
31a3d57097bb3344e8a8177a2ea1ccd4a269896c | wikidoc | Multivariate analysis | Multivariate analysis
# Overview
Multivariate analysis (MVA) is based on the statistical principle of multivariate statistics, which involves observation and analysis of more than one statistical variable at a time. In design and analysis, the technique is used to perform trade studies across multiple dimensions while... | Multivariate analysis
# Overview
Multivariate analysis (MVA) is based on the statistical principle of multivariate statistics, which involves observation and analysis of more than one statistical variable at a time. In design and analysis, the technique is used to perform trade studies across multiple dimensions while... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Multivariate_analyses | |
9540520bbc423bba38de6148527490c8eedefc39 | wikidoc | Mupirocin description | Mupirocin description
# Description
BACTROBAN CREAM (mupirocin calcium cream, 2%) contains the dihydrate crystalline calcium hemi-salt of the antibiotic mupirocin. Chemically, it is (αE,2S,3R,4R,5S)-5-tetrahydro-3,4-dihydroxy-β-methyl-2H-pyran-2-crotonic acid, ester with 9-hydroxynonanoic acid, calcium salt (2:1), dih... | Mupirocin description
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chetan Lokhande, M.B.B.S [2]
# Description
BACTROBAN CREAM (mupirocin calcium cream, 2%) contains the dihydrate crystalline calcium hemi-salt of the antibiotic mupirocin. Chemically, it is (αE,2S,3R,4R,5S)-5-[(2S,... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mupirocin_description | |
bbb6b1790c9c60cd3292e10303f1868ea14f160f | wikidoc | Neuromuscular disease | Neuromuscular disease
# Overview
Neuromuscular disease is a very broad term that encompasses many diseases and ailments that either directly (via intrinsic muscle pathology) or indirectly (animal muscle in general.
Neuromuscular diseases are those that affect the muscles and/or their nervous control. In general, probl... | Neuromuscular disease
# Overview
Neuromuscular disease is a very broad term that encompasses many diseases and ailments that either directly (via intrinsic muscle pathology) or indirectly (animal muscle in general.
Neuromuscular diseases are those that affect the muscles and/or their nervous control. In general, probl... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Muscle_diseases | |
b5a586f93e4f4e04dffd3187ab4b031571c4b7f2 | wikidoc | Musculophrenic artery | Musculophrenic artery
The Musculophrenic Artery arises from the internal thoracic artery, directed obliquely downward and lateralward, behind the cartilages of the false ribs; it perforates the diaphragm at the eighth or ninth costal cartilage, and ends, considerably reduced in size, opposite the last intercostal space... | Musculophrenic artery
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
The Musculophrenic Artery arises from the internal thoracic artery, directed obliquely downward and lateralward, behind the cartilages of the false ribs; it perforates the diaphragm at the eighth or ninth costal cartilage,... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Musculophrenic | |
405fae1c214975c583e53d2e6b05876c6cc7dd59 | wikidoc | Mutant Growth Hormone | Mutant Growth Hormone
Mutant Growth Hormone or MGH (and less often, MGN ) is a fictional drug in the Marvel Universe.
The drug is extracted from genetic material taken from superpowered individuals, and is usually presented in pill form. Note that, despite the name, the drug is not limited to being refined from mutants... | Mutant Growth Hormone
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Mutant Growth Hormone or MGH (and less often, MGN [Alias, "The Underneath"]) is a fictional drug in the Marvel Universe.
The drug is extracted from genetic material taken from superpowered individuals, and is usually presented in pill form. Note that, despite the name, the dr... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mutant_Growth_Hormone | |
fe569962c51ea6a1e3a00ba4b0fd7608f794cb14 | wikidoc | Mycobacterium celatum | Mycobacterium celatum
# Overview
Mycobacterium celatum is a species of the phylum actinobacteria (Gram-positive bacteria with high guanine and cytosine content, one of the dominant phyla of all bacteria), belonging to the genus mycobacterium.
Type strain: strain ATCC 51131 = CCUG 39185 = CDC 90-0899 = CIP 106109 = DSM... | Mycobacterium celatum
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Mycobacterium celatum is a species of the phylum actinobacteria (Gram-positive bacteria with high guanine and cytosine content, one of the dominant phyla of all bacteria), belonging to the genus mycobacterium.[1]
Type strain: strain A... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mycobacterium_celatum | |
e7151b526c2eb18862a3b508af16365733d47040 | wikidoc | Mycobacterium doricum | Mycobacterium doricum
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07ee3044af58860f8252c7c936e5255476aed07c | wikidoc | Mycobacterium duvalii | Mycobacterium duvalii
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f85a92fb0f4b51a500bdd9c250c9834e166ce20f | wikidoc | Mycobacterium hodleri | Mycobacterium hodleri
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e5745070ecf3478a7baad35d6d549aa30f8246ef | wikidoc | Mycobacterium marinum | Mycobacterium marinum
# Overview
Mycobacterium marinum (formerly M. balnei) is a free-living bacterium, which causes opportunistic infections in humans. M. marinum sometimes causes a rare disease known as aquarium granuloma, which typically affects individuals who work with fish or keep home aquariums.
# History
Alth... | Mycobacterium marinum
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Mycobacterium marinum (formerly M. balnei) is a free-living bacterium, which causes opportunistic infections in humans. M. marinum sometimes causes a rare disease known as aquarium granuloma, which typically affects individuals who wo... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mycobacterium_marinum | |
b39211926e18b737d588de9378d518f1e7657300 | wikidoc | Mycobacterium szulgai | Mycobacterium szulgai
# Overview
Mycobacterium szulgai is a species of Mycobacterium. It is a Scotochromogen and is currently ungrouped. It is known to cause skin infections.
# Treatment
## Antimicrobial Regimen
- Mycobacterium szulgai
- 1. in vitro susceptibility
- M. szulgai is susceptible in vitro to most antitu... | Mycobacterium szulgai
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Mycobacterium szulgai is a species of Mycobacterium. It is a Scotochromogen and is currently ungrouped. It is known to cause skin infections.[1]
# Treatment
## Antimicrobial Regimen
- Mycobacterium szulgai [2][3]
- ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Mycobacterium_szulgai | |
f99c927689e9c5f4fa4bee9e91d9ee6c7891b432 | wikidoc | Myringotomy and Tubes | Myringotomy and Tubes
Myringotomy is the incision of the tympanic membrane (or eardrum). It is done for variety of reasons but usually in order to drain the middle ear of fluid or infection. It may also be done when no fluid is present but the tympanic membrane is retracted due to low middle ear pressure. Middle ear... | Myringotomy and Tubes
Myringotomy is the incision of the tympanic membrane (or eardrum). It is done for variety of reasons but usually in order to drain the middle ear of fluid or infection. It may also be done when no fluid is present but the tympanic membrane is retracted due to low middle ear pressure. Middle ea... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Myringotomy_and_Tubes | |
dea274de163dfa94101ab6662430973e690664ba | wikidoc | N-Acetylaspartic acid | N-Acetylaspartic acid
N-Acetylaspartic acid, or N-acetylaspartate (NAA), is a derivative of aspartic acid with a formula of C6H9NO5 and a molecular weight of 175.139.
NAA is the second-most-concentrated molecule in the brain after the amino acid glutamate. It is synthesized in neurons from the amino acid aspartic ac... | N-Acetylaspartic acid
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N-Acetylaspartic acid, or N-acetylaspartate (NAA), is a derivative of aspartic acid with a formula of C6H9NO5 and a molecular weight of 175.139.
NAA is the second-most-concentrated molecule in the brain after the amino acid glutamate. It is synthesized in neurons from the ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/N-Acetylaspartic_acid | |
38a19714b25d0cd762358b29bd343a68573791d2 | wikidoc | N-acetyltransferase 2 | N-acetyltransferase 2
N-acetyltransferase 2 (arylamine N-acetyltransferase), also known as NAT2, is an enzyme which in humans is encoded by the NAT2 gene.
# Function
This gene encodes a type of N-acetyltransferase. The NAT2 isozyme functions to both activate and deactivate arylamine and hydrazine drugs and carcinogens... | N-acetyltransferase 2
N-acetyltransferase 2 (arylamine N-acetyltransferase), also known as NAT2, is an enzyme which in humans is encoded by the NAT2 gene.[1]
# Function
This gene encodes a type of N-acetyltransferase. The NAT2 isozyme functions to both activate and deactivate arylamine and hydrazine drugs and carcino... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/N-acetyltransferase_2 | |
0f6d702f816b67692ac57b54bb62164945fcf119 | wikidoc | Night eating syndrome | Night eating syndrome
Synonyms and keywords: NES
# Overview
Night eating syndrome is an eating disorder that has only been recognized as such since 1999, and affects between 1 and 2% of the population. NES is also characterized as a sleeping disorder. NES is often accompanied by or confused with sleep-related eating... | Night eating syndrome
Editor(s)-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S.,M.D. [1] Phone:617-632-7753; Mark Warren, M.D., M.P.H.; Fellow, Academy of Eating Disorders [2]
Synonyms and keywords: NES
# Overview
Night eating syndrome is an eating disorder[1] that has only been recognized as such since 1999, and affects between 1... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/NES | |
3abfb1e769d2d98d3667eb53d0ef05324a5aa313 | wikidoc | Nitric oxide synthase | Nitric oxide synthase
# Overview
The nitric oxide synthase (NOS; EC 1.14.13.39) is an enzyme in the body that contributes to transmission from one neuron to another, to the immune system and to dilating blood vessels. It does so by synthesis of nitric oxide (NO) from the terminal nitrogen atom of L-arginine in the pre... | Nitric oxide synthase
# Overview
The nitric oxide synthase (NOS; EC 1.14.13.39) is an enzyme in the body that contributes to transmission from one neuron to another, to the immune system and to dilating blood vessels. It does so by synthesis of nitric oxide (NO) from the terminal nitrogen atom of L-arginine in the pre... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/NOS | |
02a1b16d11d17386e47c17d27460bf1afc151e30 | wikidoc | Na-K-Cl cotransporter | Na-K-Cl cotransporter
The Na-K-Cl cotransporter (NKCC) is a protein that aids in the active transport of sodium, potassium, and chloride into cells. In humans there are two isoforms of this membrane transport protein, NKCC1 and NKCC2, encoded by two different genes (SLC12A2 and SLC12A1 respectively). Two isoforms of th... | Na-K-Cl cotransporter
The Na-K-Cl cotransporter (NKCC) is a protein that aids in the active transport of sodium, potassium, and chloride into cells.[1] In humans there are two isoforms of this membrane transport protein, NKCC1 and NKCC2, encoded by two different genes (SLC12A2 and SLC12A1 respectively). Two isoforms o... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Na-K-Cl_cotransporter | |
cfa3798c599d4ace6c8b01191ad5fe4357e5814a | wikidoc | Nasal Septal Hematoma | Nasal Septal Hematoma
Synonyms and keywords:
# Overview
# Historical Perspective
# Classification
There is no established system for the classification of nasal septal hematoma.
# Pathophysiology
## Anatomy
- The nasal septum is made up of a cartilage along with thin layer of mucosa and perichondrium.
- The nasal ... | Nasal Septal Hematoma
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Synonyms and keywords:
# Overview
# Historical Perspective
# Classification
There is no established system for the classification of nasal septal hematoma.
# Pathophysiology
## Anatomy
- The nasal septum is mad... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Nasal_Septal_Hematoma | |
8e2ed00bb277c533d7d2ceb4427acf2cfe26af2a | wikidoc | Nasopharyngeal airway | Nasopharyngeal airway
In medicine, a nasopharyngeal airway, also known as an NPA or a nasal trumpet because of its flared end, a type of airway adjunct, is a tube that is designed to be inserted into the nasal passageway to secure an open airway. When a patient becomes unconscious, the muscles in the jaw commonly relax... | Nasopharyngeal airway
In medicine, a nasopharyngeal airway, also known as an NPA or a nasal trumpet because of its flared end, a type of airway adjunct, is a tube that is designed to be inserted into the nasal passageway to secure an open airway. When a patient becomes unconscious, the muscles in the jaw commonly rela... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Nasopharyngeal_airway | |
d9b0ed59ea64266eabac125db190ad4791f6a7a8 | wikidoc | National DNA database | National DNA database
A National DNA database is a national database of DNA samples against which law enforcement agencies can match suspect DNA. The first national database was set up by the United Kingdom in April 1995. The second one was set up in New Zealand . France set up the FNAEG in 1998. In the USA, the FBI ha... | National DNA database
A National DNA database is a national database of DNA samples against which law enforcement agencies can match suspect DNA. The first national database was set up by the United Kingdom in April 1995. The second one was set up in New Zealand [1]. France set up the FNAEG in 1998. In the USA, the FB... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/National_DNA_Database | |
6e79fd7ee01113a493bd04ac501bb49e149db8b0 | wikidoc | Natural Killer T cell | Natural Killer T cell
Natural killer T (NKT) cells are a heterogeneous group of T cells that share properties of both T cells and natural killer (NK) cells. Many of these cells recognize the non-polymorphic CD1d molecule, an antigen-presenting molecule that binds self- and foreign lipids and glycolipids. They constitut... | Natural Killer T cell
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Natural killer T (NKT) cells are a heterogeneous group of T cells that share properties of both T cells and natural killer (NK) cells. Many of these cells recognize the non-polymorphic CD1d molecule, an antigen-presenting molecule that binds self... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Natural_Killer_T_cell | |
f2e4e2c1a9bb267f00374ccfba18ba6b3388c0c6 | wikidoc | Natural birth control | Natural birth control
Natural birth control is a loose term which refers to methods of birth control that are considered "natural"; though what is considered "natural" varies widely. Generally, natural birth control does not involve hormonal contraception, nor synthetic chemicals including synthetic spermicide. Other m... | Natural birth control
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Natural birth control is a loose term which refers to methods of birth control that are considered "natural"; though what is considered "natural" varies widely. Generally, natural birth control does not involve hormonal contraception, nor synthetic chemicals includin... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Natural_birth_control | |
2b97b2af0cc57bec388e339ea217970eecac3235 | wikidoc | Nature versus nurture | Nature versus nurture
The nature versus nurture debates concern the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities ("nature", i.e. nativism, or philosophical empiricism, innatism) versus personal experiences ("nurture") in determining or causing individual differences in physical and behavioral traits. The vi... | Nature versus nurture
The nature versus nurture debates concern the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities ("nature", i.e. nativism, or philosophical empiricism, innatism) versus personal experiences ("nurture") in determining or causing individual differences in physical and behavioral traits. The v... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Nature_versus_nurture | |
e358deae38ff6ee510fde650b9792e51668f4757 | wikidoc | Neocallimastigomycota | Neocallimastigomycota
Neocallimastigomycota is a phylum of anaerobic fungi, found mainly within the stomachs of ruminants, but with possible distributions elsewhere. It encompasses only one family.
# Reproduction and growth
These fungi reproduce in the stomach of ruminants through the use of zoospores lacking a centri... | Neocallimastigomycota
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Neocallimastigomycota is a phylum of anaerobic fungi, found mainly within the stomachs of ruminants, but with possible distributions elsewhere. It encompasses only one family.[1]
# Reproduction and growth
These fungi reproduce in the stomach of ruminants through the use of z... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Neocallimastigomycota | |
f870175f7396ebdc7842986027891a5f7570d55e | wikidoc | Ophthalmia neonatorum | Ophthalmia neonatorum
Synonyms and keywords: Neonatal conjunctivitis
# Overview
Ophthalmia neonatorum, or neonatal conjunctivitis, is a form of conjunctivitis that can be contracted by newborns during delivery. The baby can contract the disease if the eyes are contaminated during passage through the birth canal from a... | Ophthalmia neonatorum
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [3]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mehrsefat, M.D. [4]
Synonyms and keywords: Neonatal conjunctivitis
# Overview
Ophthalmia neonatorum, or neonatal conjunctivitis, is a form of conjunctivitis that can be contract... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Neonatal_conjunctivitis | |
46cbf779298feee71c123c1e6a2602ab42a3bc34 | wikidoc | NeuroElectric Therapy | NeuroElectric Therapy
# Overview
NeuroElectric Therapy (NET) is a new form of addiction treatment in early clinical trials.
# History
In the late 1970s, a Scottish surgeon, Dr. Meg Patterson (MBE, MBChB, FRCS Edinburgh), discovered that by applying small, precisely structured electrical waveforms to chemically depend... | NeuroElectric Therapy
# Overview
NeuroElectric Therapy (NET) is a new form of addiction treatment in early clinical trials.
# History
In the late 1970s, a Scottish surgeon, Dr. Meg Patterson (MBE, MBChB, FRCS Edinburgh), discovered that by applying small, precisely structured electrical waveforms to chemically depend... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/NeuroElectric_Therapy | |
209de10906b6ba3dba2d9ff7ff095b3aae797a35 | wikidoc | Neurofibroma | Neurofibroma overview
# Overview
Neurofibromas are benign nerve sheath tumors of neural origin in peripheral nervous system, comprising all elements of the peripheral nerve (i.e. axons, Schwann cells and fibroblasts) and can occur anywhere in the body. Neurofibromas may occur as part of the syndrome of neurofibromatos... | Neurofibroma overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mohsin, M.D.[2], Shanshan Cen, M.D. [3]
# Overview
Neurofibromas are benign nerve sheath tumors of neural origin in peripheral nervous system, comprising all elements of the peripheral nerve (i.e. axons, Schw... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Neurofibroma_overview | |
cddb9a3aa62ee996f122066849b181ebb57aba1f | wikidoc | Neuromuscular therapy | Neuromuscular therapy
Neuromuscular therapy (NMT) is a form of massage. It is distinguished from other types of massage in that a quasi-static pressure is applied to the skin with the aim of stimulating specific areas of skeletal muscle. Often these areas of muscle are myofascial trigger points.
The application of NMT ... | Neuromuscular therapy
Neuromuscular therapy (NMT) is a form of massage. It is distinguished from other types of massage in that a quasi-static pressure is applied to the skin with the aim of stimulating specific areas of skeletal muscle. Often these areas of muscle are myofascial trigger points.
The application of NMT... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Neuromuscular_therapy | |
ac9fa43480ff1a8e240ad8ce3b722a48575f7bfe | wikidoc | Niacin AIM HIGH study | Niacin AIM HIGH study
# Overview
The results of the AIM HIGH study were recently presented in AHA 2011 held at Orlando, Florida. The study hypothesis was that raising HDL cholesterol by adding Niaspan (extended release niacin) to simvastatin would provide an additional 25% reduction in cardiovascular events in patient... | Niacin AIM HIGH study
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]
# Overview
The results of the AIM HIGH study were recently presented in AHA 2011 held at Orlando, Florida. The study hypothesis was that raising HDL cholesterol by adding Niaspan (ext... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Niacin_AIM_HIGH_study | |
2f6bac4c18713dd14d11dce7694c10f448b7346b | wikidoc | Nicholas J. Vogelzang | Nicholas J. Vogelzang
# Overview
Dr Nicholas J. Vogelzang was appointed as the Director of the Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) in January of 2004. His research interests are in clinical trials in genitourinary malignancies and mesothelioma. He is also involved in new therapies for patients with metastatic kidney cancer... | Nicholas J. Vogelzang
# Overview
Dr Nicholas J. Vogelzang was appointed as the Director of the Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) in January of 2004. His research interests are in clinical trials in genitourinary malignancies and mesothelioma. He is also involved in new therapies for patients with metastatic kidney cancer... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Nicholas_J._Vogelzang | |
3e3759aa1169e7d2ec782dfa163d8bccf262113d | wikidoc | Non-epileptic seizure | Non-epileptic seizure
Non-epileptic seizures are paroxysmal events that mimic an epileptic seizure but do not involve abnormal, rhythmic discharges of cortical neurons. They are caused by either physiological or psychological conditions. The latter is discussed more fully in psychogenic non-epileptic seizures.
# Types... | Non-epileptic seizure
Non-epileptic seizures are paroxysmal events that mimic an epileptic seizure but do not involve abnormal, rhythmic discharges of cortical neurons.[1] They are caused by either physiological or psychological conditions. The latter is discussed more fully in psychogenic non-epileptic seizures.
# T... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Non-epileptic_seizure | |
21c070f3cbe35d7afbb65d22b91d2f55dda8d399 | wikidoc | Runyon classification | Runyon classification
# Overview
The Runyon classification of nontuberculous mycobacteria based on the rate of growth, production of yellow pigment and whether this pigment was produced in the dark or only after exposure to light. It was introduced by Ernest Runyon in 1959. On these bases, the nontuberculous mycobacte... | Runyon classification
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
The Runyon classification of nontuberculous mycobacteria based on the rate of growth, production of yellow pigment and whether this pigment was produced in the dark or only after exposure to light.[1] It was introduce... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Nonchromogen | |
b5f924a91a27b030573d9e1bc57a5c397dc661ae | wikidoc | Nonclassic eicosanoid | Nonclassic eicosanoid
Nonclassic eicosanoids are biologically active signaling molecules made by oxygenation of twenty-carbon fatty acids, other than the classic eicosanoids.
# Terminology
"Eicosanoid" is the collective
term for oxygenated derivatives of three different 20-carbon essential fatty acids—Eicosapentaen... | Nonclassic eicosanoid
Nonclassic eicosanoids are biologically active signaling molecules made by oxygenation of twenty-carbon fatty acids, other than the classic eicosanoids.
# Terminology
"Eicosanoid" is the collective[1]
term for oxygenated derivatives of three different 20-carbon essential fatty acids—Eicosapen... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Nonclassic_eicosanoid | |
51b395302dad2d5741a91d0138fda351dda9ba1b | wikidoc | Nonsyndromic deafness | Nonsyndromic deafness
Nonsyndromic deafness is hearing loss that is not associated with other signs and symptoms. In contrast, syndromic deafness involves hearing loss that occurs with abnormalities in other parts of the body.
Genetic changes are related to the following types of nonsyndromic deafness.
- nonsyndromic d... | Nonsyndromic deafness
Nonsyndromic deafness is hearing loss that is not associated with other signs and symptoms. In contrast, syndromic deafness involves hearing loss that occurs with abnormalities in other parts of the body.
Genetic changes are related to the following types of nonsyndromic deafness.
- nonsyndromic ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Nonsyndromic_deafness | |
6dd33c117c94940979bee7a2bf079584c70f66dc | wikidoc | Number needed to harm | Number needed to harm
The number needed to harm (NNH) is an epidemiological measure that indicates how many patients need to be exposed to a risk-factor to cause harm in one patient that would not otherwise have been harmed. It is defined as the inverse of the attributable risk. Intuitively, the lower the number neede... | Number needed to harm
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
The number needed to harm (NNH) is an epidemiological measure that indicates how many patients need to be exposed to a risk-factor to cause harm in one patient that would not otherwise have been harmed. It is defined as the inverse of the attribu... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Number_needed_to_harm | |
9643ceb873f62fa1f438dc69cc3d1acfcec2293b | wikidoc | Quantitative literacy | Quantitative literacy
In education and literacy, Quantitative literacy (also called numeracy) is "the knowledge and skills required to apply
arithmetic operations, either alone or sequentially, using numbers embedded in printed materials; for example, balancing a checkbook, figuring out a tip, completing an order form,... | Quantitative literacy
In education and literacy, Quantitative literacy (also called numeracy) is "the knowledge and skills required to apply
arithmetic operations, either alone or sequentially, using numbers embedded in printed materials; for example, balancing a checkbook, figuring out a tip, completing an order form... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Numeracy |
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