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Therapeutic metaphor
Therapeutic metaphor Therapeutic metaphor is a type of conceptual metaphor presented as a story or other parallel to an entire aspect of a situation, related by a psychotherapist to a patient. The purpose of this is to highlight to a person, in an effective way, some aspects and lessons that otherwise they might not be...
Therapeutic metaphor Template:Neuro-linguistic programming Therapeutic metaphor is a type of conceptual metaphor presented as a story or other parallel to an entire aspect of a situation, related by a psychotherapist to a patient. The purpose of this is to highlight to a person, in an effective way, some aspects and l...
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Therapeutic nihilism
Therapeutic nihilism Therapeutic nihilism is a contention that curing people, or societies, of their ills by treatment is impossible. In medicine, it was connected to the idea that many "cures" do more harm than good, and that one should instead encourage the body to heal itself. This position was popular, among other ...
Therapeutic nihilism Template:Otheruses4 Therapeutic nihilism is a contention that curing people, or societies, of their ills by treatment is impossible. In medicine, it was connected to the idea that many "cures" do more harm than good, and that one should instead encourage the body to heal itself. This position was ...
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Thermal conductivity
Thermal conductivity In physics, thermal conductivity, k, is the intensive property of a material that indicates its ability to conduct heat. It is used primarily in Fourier's Law for heat conduction. It is defined as the quantity of heat, ΔQ, transmitted during time Δt through a thickness L, in a direction normal to...
Thermal conductivity In physics, thermal conductivity, k, is the intensive property of a material that indicates its ability to conduct heat. It is used primarily in Fourier's Law for heat conduction. It is defined as the quantity of heat, ΔQ, transmitted during time Δt through a thickness L, in a direction normal t...
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Thermodynamic system
Thermodynamic system In thermodynamics, a thermodynamic system, originally called a working substance, is defined as that part of the universe that is under consideration. A real or imaginary boundary separates the system from the rest of the universe, which is referred to as the environment or surroundings (sometimes ...
Thermodynamic system In thermodynamics, a thermodynamic system, originally called a working substance, is defined as that part of the universe that is under consideration. A real or imaginary boundary separates the system from the rest of the universe, which is referred to as the environment or surroundings (sometimes...
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Thomas Huckle Weller
Thomas Huckle Weller # Overview Thomas Huckle Weller (born June 15, 1915) is an American virologist. He, John Franklin Enders and Frederick Chapman Robbins were awarded a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1954 for showing how to cultivate poliomyelitis viruses in the test tube. Weller was born and grew up in ...
Thomas Huckle Weller # Overview Thomas Huckle Weller (born June 15, 1915) is an American virologist. He, John Franklin Enders and Frederick Chapman Robbins were awarded a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1954 for showing how to cultivate poliomyelitis viruses in the test tube. Weller was born and grew up in ...
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Thorpe-Ingold effect
Thorpe-Ingold effect The Thorpe-Ingold effect or gem-dimethyl effect, or angle compression is an effect observed in organic chemistry where increasing the size of two substituents on a tetrahedral center leads to enhanced reactions between parts of the other two substituents. The effect was first reported by Beesley, T...
Thorpe-Ingold effect The Thorpe-Ingold effect or gem-dimethyl effect, or angle compression is an effect observed in organic chemistry where increasing the size of two substituents on a tetrahedral center leads to enhanced reactions between parts of the other two substituents. The effect was first reported by Beesley, ...
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Thromboxane receptor
Thromboxane receptor The thromboxane receptor (TP) also known as the prostanoid TP receptor is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TBXA2R gene, The thromboxane receptor is one among the five classes of prostanoid receptors and was the first eicosanoid receptor cloned. The TP receptor derives its name from its pr...
Thromboxane receptor The thromboxane receptor (TP) also known as the prostanoid TP receptor is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TBXA2R gene, The thromboxane receptor is one among the five classes of prostanoid receptors[1] and was the first eicosanoid receptor cloned.[2] The TP receptor derives its name from...
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Thunderclap headache
Thunderclap headache # Overview A thunderclap headache is a sudden and severe headache. Since it is sometimes a sign of a medical emergency, one should "seek immediate medical attention for any headache that comes on suddenly and severely." The name "thunderclap" signifies the intensity and acuity of such headaches. ...
Thunderclap headache Template:Search infobox Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview A thunderclap headache is a sudden and severe headache.[1] Since it is sometimes a sign of a medical emergency, one should "seek immediate medical attention for any headache that comes on suddenly and severely."...
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Thymidylate synthase
Thymidylate synthase Thymidylate synthetase (EC 2.1.1.45) is an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of deoxyuridine monophosphate (dUMP) to deoxythymidine monophosphate (dTMP). Thymidine is one of the nucleotides in DNA. With inhibition of TS, an imbalance of deoxynucleotides and increased levels of dUMP arise. Both ...
Thymidylate synthase Thymidylate synthetase (EC 2.1.1.45)[1] is an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of deoxyuridine monophosphate (dUMP) to deoxythymidine monophosphate (dTMP). Thymidine is one of the nucleotides in DNA. With inhibition of TS, an imbalance of deoxynucleotides and increased levels of dUMP arise. B...
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Timolol (ophthalmic)
Timolol (ophthalmic) # 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 ...
Timolol (ophthalmic) Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Adeel Jamil, 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 intend...
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Tinospora cordifolia
Tinospora cordifolia Tinospora cordifolia, also called Guduchi is an herbaceous vine of the family Menispermaceae indigenous to the tropical areas of India, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. Synonyms: Guduchi , amrita (Sanskrit), giloe , gulancha (Bengali), giloya (Hindi), gado , galo (Gujarati), duyutige , teppatige (Telugu), h...
Tinospora cordifolia Tinospora cordifolia, also called Guduchi is an herbaceous vine of the family Menispermaceae indigenous to the tropical areas of India, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. Synonyms: Guduchi , amrita (Sanskrit), giloe , gulancha (Bengali), giloya (Hindi), gado , galo (Gujarati), duyutige , teppatige (Telugu), ...
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Titanium tetraiodide
Titanium tetraiodide Titanium tetraiodide is TiI4. It is a rare molecular binary metal iodide, consisting of isolated molecules of tetrahedral Ti(IV) centers; the other example is Ta2I10. Reflecting its molecular character, TiI4 can be distilled without decomposition at one atmosphere. The compound is a close relati...
Titanium tetraiodide Titanium tetraiodide is TiI4. It is a rare molecular binary metal iodide, consisting of isolated molecules of tetrahedral Ti(IV) centers; the other example is Ta2I10. Reflecting its molecular character, TiI4 can be distilled without decomposition at one atmosphere. The compound is a close relat...
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Tobacco mosaic virus
Tobacco mosaic virus Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) is an RNA virus that infects plants, especially tobacco and other members of the family Solanaceae, showing characteristic patterns (mottling and discoloration) on the leaves (thus the name). It was the first virus to be discovered. Although it was known from the late 19t...
Tobacco mosaic virus Template:Taxobox begin Template:Taxobox image Template:Taxobox begin placement Template:Taxobox regnum entry Template:Taxobox norank entry Template:Taxobox genus entry Template:Taxobox species entry Template:Taxobox end placement Template:Taxobox end Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) is an RNA virus that...
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Tolosa-Hunt syndrome
Tolosa-Hunt syndrome # Overview Tolosa–Hunt syndrome (THS) is a rare disorder characterized by severe and unilateral headaches with extraocular palsies, usually involving the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth cranial nerves, and pain around the sides and back of the eye, along with weakness and paralysis (ophthalmoplegi...
Tolosa-Hunt syndrome Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jyostna Chouturi, M.B.B.S [2] # Overview Tolosa–Hunt syndrome (THS) is a rare disorder characterized by severe and unilateral headaches with extraocular palsies, usually involving the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth...
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Tolterodine overdose
Tolterodine overdose # Overdosage topics Human experience Management ## Human experience A 27-month-old child who ingested 5 to 7 Tolterodine Tablets 2 mg was treated with a suspension of activated charcoal and was hospitalized overnight with symptoms of dry mouth. The child fully recovered. Return to top ## Managem...
Tolterodine overdose Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overdosage topics Human experience Management ## Human experience A 27-month-old child who ingested 5 to 7 Tolterodine Tablets 2 mg was treated with a suspension of activated charcoal and was hospitalized overnight with symptoms of dry mouth. ...
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Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis overview # Overview Tonsillitis is the infection and inflammation of the tonsils. It usually presents as sore throat accompanied by fever. # Historical Perspective Cornelius Caesus in A.D. 30 explained that tonsils are covered by a membrane and require to be separated and extracted by a process called ton...
Tonsillitis overview Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]}Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Usama Talib, BSc, MD [2] # Overview Tonsillitis is the infection and inflammation of the tonsils. It usually presents as sore throat accompanied by fever. # Historical Perspective Cornelius Caesus in A.D. 30 explain...
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Traditional medicine
Traditional medicine The term traditional medicine (Indigenous medicine or folk medicine) describes medical knowledge systems, which developed over centuries within various societies before the era of modern medicine; traditional medicines include practices such as herbal medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, Unani medicine, ...
Traditional medicine The term traditional medicine (Indigenous medicine or folk medicine) describes medical knowledge systems, which developed over centuries within various societies before the era of modern medicine; traditional medicines include practices such as herbal medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, Unani medicine,...
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Tramadol precautions
Tramadol precautions # List of precautions General Pediatric Use Geriatric Use Acute Abdominal Conditions Use in Renal Disease Use in Hepatic Disease ## General The recommended dose of Tramadol should not be exceeded. Do not co-administer Tramadol with other tramadol or acetaminophen-containing products. Return to to...
Tramadol precautions Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # List of precautions General Pediatric Use Geriatric Use Acute Abdominal Conditions Use in Renal Disease Use in Hepatic Disease ## General The recommended dose of Tramadol should not be exceeded. Do not co-administer Tramadol with other tramado...
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Transcription factor
Transcription factor In the field of molecular biology, a transcription factor (sometimes called a sequence-specific DNA binding factor) is a protein that binds to specific parts of DNA using DNA binding domains and is part of the system that controls the transfer (or transcription) of genetic information from DNA to R...
Transcription factor Template:Transcription factor glossary Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] In the field of molecular biology, a transcription factor (sometimes called a sequence-specific DNA binding factor) is a protein that binds to specific parts of DNA using DNA binding domains and is part of th...
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Transferrin receptor
Transferrin receptor Transferrin receptor (TfR) is a carrier protein for transferrin. It is needed for the import of iron into the cell and is regulated in response to intracellular iron concentration. It imports iron by internalizing the transferrin-iron complex through receptor-mediated endocytosis. The existence of ...
Transferrin receptor Transferrin receptor (TfR) is a carrier protein for transferrin. It is needed for the import of iron into the cell and is regulated in response to intracellular iron concentration. It imports iron by internalizing the transferrin-iron complex through receptor-mediated endocytosis.[1] The existence...
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Transfusion medicine
Transfusion medicine Synonyms and keywords: Transfusiology # Overview Transfusion medicine is the branch of medicine that is concerned with the transfusion of blood and blood components. The blood bank is the section of the clinical laboratory where medical technologists process and distribute blood products under the...
Transfusion medicine Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Synonyms and keywords: Transfusiology # Overview Transfusion medicine is the branch of medicine that is concerned with the transfusion of blood and blood components. The blood bank is the section of the clinical laboratory where medical technolog...
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Translocator protein
Translocator protein Translocator protein (TSPO) is an 18 kDa protein mainly found on the outer mitochondrial membrane. It was first described as peripheral benzodiazepine receptor (PBR), a secondary binding site for diazepam, but subsequent research has found the receptor to be expressed throughout the body and brain....
Translocator protein Translocator protein (TSPO) is an 18 kDa protein mainly found on the outer mitochondrial membrane. It was first described as peripheral benzodiazepine receptor (PBR), a secondary binding site for diazepam, but subsequent research has found the receptor to be expressed throughout the body and brain...
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Transplastomic plant
Transplastomic plant A transplastomic plant is a genetically modified plant in which the new genes have not been inserted in the nuclear DNA but in the DNA of the chloroplasts. The major advantage of this technology is that in many plant species plastid DNA is not transmitted through pollen, which prevents gene flow fr...
Transplastomic plant A transplastomic plant is a genetically modified plant in which the new genes have not been inserted in the nuclear DNA but in the DNA of the chloroplasts. The major advantage of this technology is that in many plant species plastid DNA is not transmitted through pollen, which prevents gene flow f...
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Trendelenburg's sign
Trendelenburg's sign # Overview Trendelenburg's sign is found in people with weak abductor muscles of the hip. It was named for the German surgeon Friedrich Trendelenburg. The Trendelenburg sign is said to be positive if, when standing on one leg, the pelvis drops on the side opposite to the stance leg. The weaknes...
Trendelenburg's sign Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Trendelenburg's sign is found in people with weak abductor muscles of the hip. It was named for the German surgeon Friedrich Trendelenburg. The Trendelenburg sign is said to be positive if, when standing on one leg, the pelvis drops ...
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Trichinella spiralis
Trichinella spiralis # Overview The species Trichinella spiralis is an important parasite, occurring in rats, pigs, and humans, and is responsible for the disease trichinosis. It is sometimes referred to as the "pork worm" due to it being found commonly in pork products that are undercooked. # Description The small ...
Trichinella spiralis Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview The species Trichinella spiralis is an important parasite, occurring in rats, pigs, and humans, and is responsible for the disease trichinosis. It is sometimes referred to as the "pork worm" due to it being found commonly in pork prod...
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Trichinosis
Trichinosis overview # Overview Trichinosis, also called trichinellosis or trichiniasis, is a parasitic disease caused by eating raw or undercooked pork and wild game products infected with the larvae of Trichinella species. Based on the severity of signs and larval density, trichinosis may be classified into asymptom...
Trichinosis overview Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Danitza Lukac # Overview Trichinosis, also called trichinellosis or trichiniasis, is a parasitic disease caused by eating raw or undercooked pork and wild game products infected with the larvae of Trichinella specie...
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Trichorrhexis nodosa
Trichorrhexis nodosa Trichorrhexis nodosa is a defect in the hair shaft characterized by thickening or weak points (nodes) that cause the hair to break off easily. This group of conditions contributes to the appearance of hair loss, lack of growth, and damaged-looking hair. # Causes, incidence, and risk factors Tricho...
Trichorrhexis nodosa Template:DiseaseDisorder infobox Trichorrhexis nodosa is a defect in the hair shaft characterized by thickening or weak points (nodes) that cause the hair to break off easily. This group of conditions contributes to the appearance of hair loss, lack of growth, and damaged-looking hair. # Causes, ...
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Tris-Buffered Saline
Tris-Buffered Saline Tris-Buffered Saline (abbreviated TBS) is a buffer used in some biochemical techniques to maintain the pH. Tris(with HCl) gives the buffering capacity on certain pH value - 20 mM Tris - 150 mM NaCl Adjust pH with HCl to pH 7.6 Note that concentration of Tris and NaCl as well as the pH can vary, an...
Tris-Buffered Saline Tris-Buffered Saline (abbreviated TBS) is a buffer used in some biochemical techniques to maintain the pH. Tris(with HCl) gives the buffering capacity on certain pH value - 20 mM Tris - 150 mM NaCl Adjust pH with HCl to pH 7.6 [1] Note that concentration of Tris and NaCl as well as the pH can vary...
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Trolamine Salicylate
Trolamine Salicylate # 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 ...
Trolamine Salicylate 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 intend...
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Trousseau's syndrome
Trousseau's syndrome The Trousseau sign of malignancy or Trousseau's Syndrome is a medical sign involving episodes of vessel inflammation due to blood clot (thrombophlebitis) which are recurrent or appearing in different locations over time (thrombophlebitis migrans or migratory thrombophlebitis). The location of the ...
Trousseau's syndrome Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] The Trousseau sign of malignancy or Trousseau's Syndrome is a medical sign involving episodes of vessel inflammation due to blood clot (thrombophlebitis) which are recurrent or appearing in different locations over time (thrombophlebitis migrans o...
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True hermaphroditism
True hermaphroditism # Overview True hermaphroditism is a medical term for an intersex condition in which a person is born with both ovarian and testicular tissue. There may be an ovary on one side and a testis on the other, but more commonly one or both gonads is an ovotestis containing both types of tissue. External...
True hermaphroditism Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview True hermaphroditism is a medical term for an intersex condition in which a person is born with both ovarian and testicular tissue. There may be an ovary on one side and a testis on the other, but more commonly one or both gonads is an...
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Two-hybrid screening
Two-hybrid screening # Overview Two-hybrid screening or 2-hybrid screening is a molecular biology technique used to discover protein-protein interactions and protein-DNA interactions by testing for physical interactions (such as binding) between two proteins or a single protein and a DNA molecule, respectively. The pr...
Two-hybrid screening # Overview Two-hybrid screening or 2-hybrid screening is a molecular biology technique used to discover protein-protein interactions[1] and protein-DNA interactions[2][3] by testing for physical interactions (such as binding) between two proteins or a single protein and a DNA molecule, respectivel...
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Tyrosine hydroxylase
Tyrosine hydroxylase Tyrosine hydroxylase or tyrosine 3-monooxygenase is the enzyme responsible for catalyzing the conversion of the amino acid L-tyrosine to L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-DOPA). It does so using molecular oxygen (O2), as well as iron (Fe2+) and tetrahydrobiopterin as cofactors. L-DOPA is a precursor ...
Tyrosine hydroxylase Tyrosine hydroxylase or tyrosine 3-monooxygenase is the enzyme responsible for catalyzing the conversion of the amino acid L-tyrosine to L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-DOPA).[1][2] It does so using molecular oxygen (O2), as well as iron (Fe2+) and tetrahydrobiopterin as cofactors. L-DOPA is a pre...
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Ukrainian LGM refuge
Ukrainian LGM refuge The Ukrainian LGM refuge is one of the postulated LGM refuge areas, located 'around' the Black Sea, where groups of humans sought shelter from the glacial climate around 13,000 years ago. From this and other LGM refuge areas a post-LGM recolonization of Europe and Central Asia is postulated. This a...
Ukrainian LGM refuge The Ukrainian LGM refuge is one of the postulated LGM refuge areas, located 'around' the Black Sea, where groups of humans sought shelter from the glacial climate around 13,000 years ago. From this and other LGM refuge areas a post-LGM recolonization of Europe and Central Asia is postulated. This ...
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Units of measurement
Units of measurement The definition, agreement and practical use of units of measurement have played a crucial role in human endeavour from early ages up to this day. Disparate systems of measurement used to be very common. Now there is a global standard, the International System (SI) of units, the modern form of the...
Units of measurement The definition, agreement and practical use of units of measurement have played a crucial role in human endeavour from early ages up to this day. Disparate systems of measurement used to be very common. Now there is a global standard, the International System (SI) of units, the modern form of th...
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University of Kansas
University of Kansas The University of Kansas (often referred to as KU or just Kansas) is an institution of higher learning in Lawrence, Kansas. The main campus resides atop Mount Oread. The University was founded in 1865 by the citizens of Lawrence under a charter from the Kansas Legislature. It also received assista...
University of Kansas Template:Infobox University The University of Kansas (often referred to as KU or just Kansas) is an institution of higher learning in Lawrence, Kansas. The main campus resides atop Mount Oread. The University was founded in 1865 by the citizens of Lawrence under a charter from the Kansas Legislat...
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Urea reduction ratio
Urea reduction ratio The urea reduction ratio (URR), is a dimensionless number used to quantify hemodialysis treatment adequacy. # Definition URR = \frac{U_{pre}-U_{post}}{U_{pre}} \times 100\% Where: - Upre is the pre-dialysis urea level - Upost is the post-dialysis urea level Whereas the URR is formally defined as ...
Urea reduction ratio The urea reduction ratio (URR), is a dimensionless number used to quantify hemodialysis treatment adequacy. # Definition <math>URR = \frac{U_{pre}-U_{post}}{U_{pre}} \times 100\% </math> Where: - Upre is the pre-dialysis urea level - Upost is the post-dialysis urea level Whereas the URR is formal...
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Ureterosigmoidostomy
Ureterosigmoidostomy A ureterosigmoidostomy is a surgical procedure where the ureters which carry urine from the kidneys, are diverted into the sigmoid colon. It is done as a treatment for bladder cancer, where the urinary bladder had to be removed. It was also used several decades ago as a correctional procedure for ...
Ureterosigmoidostomy Template:Interventions infobox A ureterosigmoidostomy is a surgical procedure where the ureters which carry urine from the kidneys, are diverted into the sigmoid colon. It is done as a treatment for bladder cancer, where the urinary bladder had to be removed. It was also used several decades ago ...
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Utilization behavior
Utilization behavior # Overview Utilization behavior is a frontal lobe disorder in which the patient has difficulty resisting their impulse to "utilize" objects which are in their visual field and within reach. Unlike other impulse-control disorders, patients with this disorder confabulate reasons for their actions. ...
Utilization behavior Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Utilization behavior is a frontal lobe disorder in which the patient has difficulty resisting their impulse to "utilize" objects which are in their visual field and within reach. Unlike other impulse-control disorders, patients with th...
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Vitamin K antagonist
Vitamin K antagonist # Overview Vitamin K antagonists (VKA) are a class of anticoagulants which, as their name indicates, act by inhibiting the action of vitamin K. They can be teratogens. # Coumarins Coumarins are the most commonly used VKA, and sometimes the terms are used synonymously. In medicine, the most common...
Vitamin K antagonist Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Vitamin K antagonists (VKA) are a class of anticoagulants which, as their name indicates, act by inhibiting the action of vitamin K. They can be teratogens.[1] # Coumarins Coumarins are the most commonly used VKA, and sometimes the te...
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Valence (psychology)
Valence (psychology) # Overview 'Valence', as used in psychology, especially in discussing emotions, means the intrinsic attractiveness (positive valence) or aversiveness (negative valence) of an event, object, or situation. However, the term is also used to characterize and categorize specific emotions. For example, ...
Valence (psychology) # Overview 'Valence', as used in psychology, especially in discussing emotions, means the intrinsic attractiveness (positive valence) or aversiveness (negative valence) of an event, object, or situation.[1] However, the term is also used to characterize and categorize specific emotions. For exampl...
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Van der Waals radius
Van der Waals radius The van der Waals radius of an atom is the radius of an imaginary hard sphere which can be used to model the atom for many purposes. Van der Waals radii are determined from measurements of atomic spacing between pairs of unbonded atoms in crystals. The van der Waals radius is named after Johannes D...
Van der Waals radius Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] The van der Waals radius of an atom is the radius of an imaginary hard sphere which can be used to model the atom for many purposes. Van der Waals radii are determined from measurements of atomic spacing between pairs of unbonded atoms in crystals...
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Varrentrapp reaction
Varrentrapp reaction The Varrentrapp reaction is an organic reaction involving the chemical decomposition of an α,β-unsaturated acid into two other acid fragments by action of molten alkali. This reaction pioneered by F. Varrentrapp in 1840 has been of some importance in structure elucidation of certain fatty acids bu...
Varrentrapp reaction The Varrentrapp reaction is an organic reaction involving the chemical decomposition of an α,β-unsaturated acid into two other acid fragments by action of molten alkali. This reaction pioneered by F. Varrentrapp in 1840 [1] has been of some importance in structure elucidation of certain fatty acid...
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Vasopressin receptor
Vasopressin receptor The actions of vasopressin are mediated by stimulation of tissue-specific G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) called vasopressin receptors that are classified into the V1 (V1A), V2, and V3 (V1B) receptor subtypes. These three subtypes differ in localization, function and signal transduction mechani...
Vasopressin receptor The actions of vasopressin are mediated by stimulation of tissue-specific G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) called vasopressin receptors that are classified into the V1 (V1A), V2, and V3 (V1B) receptor subtypes.[1] These three subtypes differ in localization, function and signal transduction mec...
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Veronica officinalis
Veronica officinalis Veronica officinalis (Heath Speedwell, Common Speedwell, Common gypsyweed, Paul's betony) is a species of Veronica, native to Europe and western Asia. Other common names include common speedwell and common gypsyweed. It is a herbaceous perennial with hairy green stems 10-50 cm long that cover the ...
Veronica officinalis Veronica officinalis (Heath Speedwell, Common Speedwell, Common gypsyweed, Paul's betony) is a species of Veronica, native to Europe and western Asia. Other common names include common speedwell and common gypsyweed. It is a herbaceous perennial with hairy green stems 10-50 cm long that cover the...
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Viburnum prunifolium
Viburnum prunifolium Black haw, also spelled blackhaw, Blackhaw Viburnum, or Stag Bush (Viburnum prunifolium), is a small tree native to southern North America. It has both value in the pleasure garden, providing good fall color and early winter provender for birds, and medicinal properties. # Taxonomy Black haw has ...
Viburnum prunifolium Black haw, also spelled blackhaw, Blackhaw Viburnum, or Stag Bush (Viburnum prunifolium), is a small tree native to southern North America. It has both value in the pleasure garden, providing good fall color and early winter provender for birds, and medicinal properties. # Taxonomy Black haw has...
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Vietnamese Coriander
Vietnamese Coriander Vietnamese coriander (Persicaria odorata, syn. Polygonum odoratum, Polygonaceae) is a herb of which the leaves are frequently used in Southeast Asian cooking. Other English names for the herb include Vietnamese mint, Vietnamese cilantro, Cambodian mint and hot mint. The Vietnamese name is rau răm, ...
Vietnamese Coriander Vietnamese coriander (Persicaria odorata, syn. Polygonum odoratum, Polygonaceae) is a herb of which the leaves are frequently used in Southeast Asian cooking. Other English names for the herb include Vietnamese mint, Vietnamese cilantro, Cambodian mint and hot mint. The Vietnamese name is rau răm,...
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Vincristine liposome
Vincristine liposome # 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 ...
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Virus classification
Virus classification # Overview Virus classification involves naming and placing viruses into a taxonomic system. Like the relatively consistent classification systems seen for cellular organisms, virus classification is the subject of ongoing debate and proposals. This is largely due to the pseudo-living nature of v...
Virus classification Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Virus classification involves naming and placing viruses into a taxonomic system. Like the relatively consistent classification systems seen for cellular organisms, virus classification is the subject of ongoing debate and proposals. ...
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Vitamin A deficiency
Vitamin A deficiency # Overview Vitamin A deficiency is common in developing countries but rarely seen in developed countries. Approximately 250,000 to 500,000 malnourished children in the developing world go blind each year from a deficiency of vitamin A. Night blindness is one of the first signs of vitamin A deficie...
Vitamin A deficiency Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: # Overview Vitamin A deficiency is common in developing countries but rarely seen in developed countries. Approximately 250,000 to 500,000 malnourished children in the developing world go blind each year from a defi...
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Vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency Synonyms and keywords: Hypovitaminosis D; Low vitamin D # Overview The definition and criteria for vitamin D deficiency are very difficult. Per a narrative review, "over 60 Mendelian randomization studies, designed to minimize bias from confounding, have evaluated the consequences of lifelong gene...
Vitamin D deficiency For patient information, click here Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2] Synonyms and keywords: Hypovitaminosis D; Low vitamin D # Overview The definition and criteria for vitamin D deficiency are very difficult. Per a narrative...
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Volatile anaesthetic
Volatile anaesthetic The volatile anaesthetics are a class of general anaesthetic drugs. They share the property of being liquid at room temperature, but evaporating easily for administration by inhalation (some experts make a distinction between volatile and gas anesthetics on this basis, but both are treated in this ...
Volatile anaesthetic The volatile anaesthetics are a class of general anaesthetic drugs. They share the property of being liquid at room temperature, but evaporating easily for administration by inhalation (some experts make a distinction between volatile and gas anesthetics on this basis, but both are treated in this...
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Vomiting in children
Vomiting in children Synonyms and keywords: Vomiting in kids # Overview Vomiting in children is common and can range from a benign condition to a life-threatening condition. Most cases of vomiting are gastrointestinal in origin, most commonly gastroesophageal reflux disease and gastroenteritis. Vomiting, also known as...
Vomiting in children Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Adenike Eketunde Synonyms and keywords: Vomiting in kids # Overview Vomiting in children is common and can range from a benign condition to a life-threatening condition. Most cases of vomiting are gastrointestinal i...
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Voyeuristic disorder
Voyeuristic disorder Synonyms and keywords: Voyeurism # Overview Voyeurism is the sexual interest in or practice of spying on people engaged in intimate behaviors, such as undressing, sexual activity, or other actions usually considered to be of a private nature. # Differential Diagnosis - Conduct disorder - Antisoci...
Voyeuristic disorder Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [2] Synonyms and keywords: Voyeurism # Overview Voyeurism is the sexual interest in or practice of spying on people engaged in intimate behaviors, such as undressing, sexual activity, ...
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Wuchereria bancrofti
Wuchereria bancrofti # Overview Wuchereria bancrofti is a parasitic filarial nematode worm spread by a mosquito vector. It is one of the three parasites that cause lymphatic filariasis. Named for Otto Wucherer and Joseph Bancroft, it affects over 120 million people, primarily in Africa, South America, and other tropi...
Wuchereria bancrofti Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Wuchereria bancrofti is a parasitic filarial nematode worm spread by a mosquito vector. It is one of the three parasites that cause lymphatic filariasis. Named for Otto Wucherer and Joseph Bancroft, it affects over 120 million people,...
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Walter "Walt" Dawson
Walter "Walt" Dawson Walter "Walt" Dawson (born April 26 1982 in Portland, Oregon) is an Alzheimer's disease activist. He is the son of British immigrant Cecil Dawson and Oregon native Clara Dawson. As a young boy, Dawson captured the attention of America’s leaders and national media by undertaking a letter writing ca...
Walter "Walt" Dawson Walter "Walt" Dawson (born April 26 1982 in Portland, Oregon) is an Alzheimer's disease activist. He is the son of British immigrant Cecil Dawson and Oregon native Clara Dawson. [1] As a young boy, Dawson captured the attention of America’s leaders and national media by undertaking a letter writin...
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Warfarin (injection)
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Water cure (therapy)
Water cure (therapy) Water cure is a form of water torture in which the victim is forced to drink large quantities of water in a short time, resulting in gastric distension, water intoxication, and possibly death. Often the victim has the mouth forced or wedged open, the nose closed with pincers and a funnel or strip o...
Water cure (therapy) Water cure is a form of water torture in which the victim is forced to drink large quantities of water in a short time, resulting in gastric distension, water intoxication, and possibly death.[1][2][3][4] Often the victim has the mouth forced or wedged open, the nose closed with pincers and a funn...
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Water of Life (Dune)
Water of Life (Dune) The Water of Life is a fictional drug from Frank Herbert's science fiction Dune universe. Found on the planet Arrakis, the Water of Life is categorized as an illuminating poison, or an awareness spectrum narcotic. Specifically, it is the bilious liquid exhalation of a sandworm produced at the momen...
Water of Life (Dune) The Water of Life is a fictional drug from Frank Herbert's science fiction Dune universe. Found on the planet Arrakis, the Water of Life is categorized as an illuminating poison, or an awareness spectrum narcotic. Specifically, it is the bilious liquid exhalation of a sandworm produced at the mome...
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Weibull distribution
Weibull distribution # Overview In probability theory and statistics, the Weibull distribution (named after Waloddi Weibull) is a continuous probability distribution with the probability density function for x \geq 0 and f(x; k, λ) = 0 for x k >0 is the shape parameter and \lambda >0 is the scale parameter of the dist...
Weibull distribution Template:Probability distribution\,</math> if <math>k>1</math>| # Overview In probability theory and statistics, the Weibull distribution[1] (named after Waloddi Weibull) is a continuous probability distribution with the probability density function for <math>x \geq 0</math> and f(x; k, λ) = 0 fo...
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White adipose tissue
White adipose tissue White adipose tissue (WAT) or white fat is one of the two types of adipose tissue found in mammals (compare to brown adipose tissue). In humans, white adipose tissue composes as much as 20% of the body weight in men and 25% of the body weight in women. Its cells contain a single large fat droplet, ...
White adipose tissue Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] White adipose tissue (WAT) or white fat is one of the two types of adipose tissue found in mammals (compare to brown adipose tissue). In humans, white adipose tissue composes as much as 20% of the body weight in men and 25% of the body weight in w...
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Whitfield's ointment
Whitfield's ointment Whitfield's Ointment is salicylic acid and benzoic acid in a suitable base, such as lanolin or vaseline. It is used for the treatment of fungal infections, such as athlete's foot. While cheap and effective, it is a relatively uncomfortable treatment and has a very noticeable burning effect. It is n...
Whitfield's ointment Whitfield's Ointment is salicylic acid and benzoic acid in a suitable base, such as lanolin or vaseline.[1] [2]. It is used for the treatment of fungal infections, such as athlete's foot. While cheap and effective,[3] it is a relatively uncomfortable treatment and has a very noticeable burning eff...
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World Community Grid
World Community Grid # Overview World Community Grid (WCG) is an effort to create the world's largest public computing grid to tackle scientific research projects that benefit humanity. Launched November 16, 2004, it is funded and operated by IBM with client software currently available for Windows, Linux, Mac OS X an...
World Community Grid Template:Infobox Organization # Overview World Community Grid (WCG) is an effort to create the world's largest public computing grid to tackle scientific research projects that benefit humanity.[1] Launched November 16, 2004, it is funded and operated by IBM with client software currently availab...
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World No Tobacco Day
World No Tobacco Day World No Tobacco Day is observed around the world every year on May 31. The member states of the World Health Organization created World No Tobacco Day in 1987. It draws global attention to the tobacco epidemic and to the preventable death and disease it causes. It aims to reduce the 3.5 million ye...
World No Tobacco Day World No Tobacco Day is observed around the world every year on May 31. The member states of the World Health Organization created World No Tobacco Day in 1987. It draws global attention to the tobacco epidemic and to the preventable death and disease it causes. It aims to reduce the 3.5 million y...
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Yunis-Varon syndrome
Yunis-Varon syndrome # Overview Yunis-Varon syndrome (YVS) is an extremely rare autosomal recessive multisystem congenital disorder which affects the skeletal system, ectodermal tissue and cardiorespiratory systems. # Presentation Symptoms include growth retardation before and after birth, defective growth of the bon...
Yunis-Varon syndrome # Overview Yunis-Varon syndrome (YVS)[1] is an extremely rare[2] autosomal recessive[3] multisystem congenital disorder[4] which affects the skeletal system, ectodermal tissue and cardiorespiratory systems. # Presentation Symptoms include growth retardation before and after birth, defective growt...
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Zoophilia and health
Zoophilia and health This article describes the health implications of sexual contact with animals (see: Zoophilia). Areas of possible concern are infection, physical injury and allergic reaction. # Zoonoses acquired via sexual contact Infections that are transmitted from animals to humans are called zoonoses. A few o...
Zoophilia and health This article describes the health implications of sexual contact with animals (see: Zoophilia). Areas of possible concern are infection, physical injury and allergic reaction. # Zoonoses acquired via sexual contact Infections that are transmitted from animals to humans are called zoonoses. A few ...
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Deoxycorticosterone
Deoxycorticosterone Deoxycorticosterone (DOC) is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland that possess mineralocorticoid activity and acts as a precursor to aldosterone. # Additional images - Steroidogenesis - Error creating thumbnail: File missing Corticosterone # Deoxycorticosterone physiology Most of the de...
Deoxycorticosterone Template:Chembox new Deoxycorticosterone (DOC) is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland that possess mineralocorticoid activity and acts as a precursor to aldosterone. # Additional images - Steroidogenesis - Error creating thumbnail: File missing Corticosterone Template:Corticosteroi...
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Electrocardiography
Electrocardiography # Electrocardiography Every electrocardiogram (ECG) has nine features that should be examined systematically: 1. Rate and regularity. 2. P wave morphology. 3. PR interval. 4. QRS interval 5. ST segment morphology. 6. T wave morphology. 7. U wave morphology. 8. QT interval. 9. Rhythm. Rate, re...
Electrocardiography Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2] # Electrocardiography Every electrocardiogram (ECG) has nine features that should be examined systematically: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] 1. Rate and regularity. 2. P wave morphology. 3. PR ...
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De Grouchy Syndrome
De Grouchy Syndrome # Overview de Grouchy syndrome is a rare congenital medical condition caused by an abnormality involving chromosome 18. It has two forms, classified as type 1 or type 2, depending on the nature of the genetic lesion. de Grouchy syndrome type 1 involves deletion of genes from the short arm of the c...
De Grouchy Syndrome Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview de Grouchy syndrome is a rare congenital medical condition caused by an abnormality involving chromosome 18. It has two forms, classified as type 1 or type 2, depending on the nature of the genetic lesion. de Grouchy syndrome type 1 in...
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4-Aminobenzoic acid
4-Aminobenzoic acid # Overview 4-Aminobenzoic acid (also known as para-aminobenzoic acid or PABA) is an organic compound with the molecular formula C7H7NO2. PABA is a white crystalline substance that is only slightly soluble in water. It consists of a benzene ring substituted with an amino group and a carboxylic aci...
4-Aminobenzoic acid Template:Chembox new # Overview 4-Aminobenzoic acid (also known as para-aminobenzoic acid or PABA) is an organic compound with the molecular formula C7H7NO2. PABA is a white crystalline substance that is only slightly soluble in water. It consists of a benzene ring substituted with an amino grou...
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Imidazolidinyl urea
Imidazolidinyl urea # Overview Imidazolidinyl urea is an antimicrobial preservative used in cosmetics. It is chemically related to diazolidinyl urea which is used in the same way. Imidazolidinyl urea acts as a formaldehyde releaser. # Safety Some people have a contact allergy to imidazolidinyl urea causing dermatitis...
Imidazolidinyl urea Template:Chembox new # Overview Imidazolidinyl urea is an antimicrobial preservative used in cosmetics. It is chemically related to diazolidinyl urea which is used in the same way. Imidazolidinyl urea acts as a formaldehyde releaser. # Safety Some people have a contact allergy to imidazolidinyl u...
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5-Hydroxytryptophan
5-Hydroxytryptophan 5-Hydroxytryptophan or 5-HTP is a naturally-occurring amino acid, a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin and an intermediate in tryptophan metabolism. It is marketed in the United States and other countries as a dietary supplement for use as an antidepressant, appetite suppressant, and sleep ...
5-Hydroxytryptophan Template:Chembox new 5-Hydroxytryptophan or 5-HTP is a naturally-occurring amino acid, a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin and an intermediate in tryptophan metabolism. It is marketed in the United States and other countries as a dietary supplement for use as an antidepressant, appetite s...
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8-Hyydroxyquinoline
8-Hyydroxyquinoline # Overview 8-Hydroxyquinoline is an organic compound with the formula C9H7NO. It is a derivative of the heterocycle quinoline by placement of an OH group on carbon number 8. This light yellow compound is widely used commercially, although under a variety of names. # Synthesis It is usually prepa...
8-Hyydroxyquinoline Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview 8-Hydroxyquinoline is an organic compound with the formula C9H7NO. It is a derivative of the heterocycle quinoline by placement of an OH group on carbon number 8. This light yellow compound is widely used commercially, although under ...
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Abacavir lamivudine
Abacavir lamivudine # Overview Abacavir/lamivudine (INNs) is a combination drug for the treatment of HIV infection. It is marketed as Kivexa in most countries except for the United States, where it is branded as Epzicom. It is a fixed dose combination of lamivudine (3TC, Epivir) and abacavir (ABC, Ziagen). Lamivudin...
Abacavir lamivudine Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Abacavir/lamivudine (INNs) is a combination drug for the treatment of HIV infection. It is marketed as Kivexa in most countries except for the United States, where it is branded as Epzicom.[1] It is a fixed dose combination of lamivudi...
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Abnormal psychology
Abnormal psychology # Background Abnormal psychology is the scientific study of abnormal behavior in order to describe, predict, explain, and change abnormal patterns of functioning. Abnormal psychology in clinical psychology studies the nature of psychopathology, its causes, and its treatments. Of course, the definit...
Abnormal psychology Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Background Abnormal psychology is the scientific study of abnormal behavior in order to describe, predict, explain, and change abnormal patterns of functioning. Abnormal psychology in clinical psychology studies the nature of psychopathology, it...
https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Abnormal_psychology
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Granular cell tumor
Granular cell tumor Synonyms and keywords: Abrikossoff's tumor; granular cell myoblastoma; granular cell nerve sheath tumor; granular cell schwannoma # Overview Granular cell tumor, which was referred to historically as a granular cell myoblastoma, is a tumor that can develop on any skin or mucosal surface, but occurs...
Granular cell tumor Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Synonyms and keywords: Abrikossoff's tumor; granular cell myoblastoma; granular cell nerve sheath tumor; granular cell schwannoma # Overview Granular cell tumor, which was referred to historically as a granular cell myoblastoma, is a tumor that ca...
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Absorption spectrum
Absorption spectrum # Overview A material's absorption spectrum shows the fraction of incident electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the material over a range of frequencies. An absorption spectrum is, in a sense, the opposite of an emission spectrum. Every chemical element has absorption lines at several particular ...
Absorption spectrum # Overview A material's absorption spectrum shows the fraction of incident electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the material over a range of frequencies. An absorption spectrum is, in a sense, the opposite of an emission spectrum. Every chemical element has absorption lines at several particular ...
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Academic publishing
Academic publishing Academic publishing describes the subfield of publishing which distributes academic research and scholarship. Most academic work is published in academic journal article, book or thesis form. Much, though not all, academic publishing relies on some form of peer review or editorial refereeing to qu...
Academic publishing Academic publishing describes the subfield of publishing which distributes academic research and scholarship. Most academic work is published in academic journal article, book or thesis form. Much, though not all, academic publishing relies on some form of peer review or editorial refereeing to q...
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Acamprosate calcium
Acamprosate calcium # 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 W...
Acamprosate calcium Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Gloria Picoy [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 intended to ...
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Accommodation (eye)
Accommodation (eye) # Overview Accommodation is the process by which the eye increases optical power to maintain a clear image (focus) on an object as it draws near the eye. The young human eye can change focus from distance to 7 cm from the eye in 350 milliseconds. This dramatic change in focal power of the eye of a...
Accommodation (eye) Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Accommodation is the process by which the eye increases optical power to maintain a clear image (focus) on an object as it draws near the eye. The young human eye can change focus from distance to 7 cm from the eye in 350 milliseconds. ...
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Acid-base imbalance
Acid-base imbalance # Overview Acid-base imbalance has several possible causes. An excess of acid is called acidosis and an excess in bases is called alkalosis. Acidosis is much more common than alkalosis. The imbalance is compensated by negative feedback to restore normal values. Acid-base balance is maintained by no...
Acid-base imbalance Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2], Priyamvada Singh, M.D. [3] # Overview Acid-base imbalance has several possible causes. An excess of acid is called acidosis and an excess in bases is called alkalosis. Acidosis is much more c...
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Acid-base titration
Acid-base titration An acid-base titration is a method in chemistry that allows quantitative analysis of the concentration of an unknown acid or base solution. It makes use of the neutralization reaction that occurs between acids and bases, and that we know how acids and bases will react if we know their formula. # Eq...
Acid-base titration An acid-base titration is a method in chemistry that allows quantitative analysis of the concentration of an unknown acid or base solution. It makes use of the neutralization reaction that occurs between acids and bases, and that we know how acids and bases will react if we know their formula. # E...
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Isovaleric acidemia
Isovaleric acidemia # Overview Isovaleric acidemia is a rare genetic disorder in which the body is unable to process certain proteins properly. People with this disorder have inadequate levels of an enzyme that helps break down the amino acid leucine. It is closely related to the genetic metabolic disorder Maple syrup...
Isovaleric acidemia Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Template:DiseaseDisorder infobox # Overview Isovaleric acidemia is a rare genetic disorder in which the body is unable to process certain proteins properly. People with this disorder have inadequate levels of an enzy...
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Acne scar treatment
Acne scar treatment There are several forms of treatment for acne scars in current usage. # Dermabrasion Dermabrasion is a cosmetic medical procedure in which the surface of the skin is removed by abrasion (sanding). It is used to remove sun-damaged skin and to remove or lessen scars and dark spots on the skin. The p...
Acne scar treatment Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] There are several forms of treatment for acne scars in current usage. # Dermabrasion Dermabrasion is a cosmetic medical procedure in which the surface of the skin is removed by abrasion (sanding). It is used to remove sun-damaged skin and to remo...
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Hypoprothrombinemia
Hypoprothrombinemia Hypoprothrombinemia is a blood disorder in which a deficiency of prothrombin (Factor II) results in impaired blood clotting, leading to an increased physiological risk for bleeding, especially in the gastrointestinal system, cranial vault, and superficial integumentary system. # Causes Hypoprothrom...
Hypoprothrombinemia Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Hypoprothrombinemia is a blood disorder in which a deficiency of prothrombin (Factor II) results in impaired blood clotting, leading to an increased physiological risk for bleeding, especially in the gastrointestinal system, cranial vault, and supe...
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Acroangiodermatitis
Acroangiodermatitis Synonyms and keywords: Mali acroangiodermatitis; Pseudo-Kaposi's sarcoma. # Overview Acroangiodermatitis of Mali (also known as "Mali acroangiodermatitis" and "Pseudo-Kaposi's sarcoma") is a rare cutaneous condition often characterized by purplish-blue to brown papules and plaques on the medial and...
Acroangiodermatitis Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [2]. Synonyms and keywords: Mali acroangiodermatitis; Pseudo-Kaposi's sarcoma. # Overview Acroangiodermatitis of Mali (also known as "Mali acroangiodermatitis" and "Pseudo-Kaposi's sarc...
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Acromegaly
Acromegaly overview # Overview Acromegaly is a disease of excessive growth hormone secretion. The pituitary adenoma is the most common cause of acromegaly. Other causes of acromegaly include GHRH secreting tumors as hypothalamic tumors, small cell lung cancer, adrenal adenoma, and pheochromocytoma. Ectopic tumors as l...
Acromegaly overview Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Elsaiey, MBBCH [2] # Overview Acromegaly is a disease of excessive growth hormone secretion. The pituitary adenoma is the most common cause of acromegaly. Other causes of acromegaly include GHRH secreting tumo...
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Active immunization
Active immunization Active immunization is where an actual microbe is taken in by a person. Antibodies are created by the recipient and are stored permanently. Active immunization can occur naturally when an untreated microbe is received by a person who has not yet come into contact with the microbe and has no pre-made...
Active immunization Active immunization is where an actual microbe is taken in by a person. Antibodies are created by the recipient and are stored permanently. Active immunization can occur naturally when an untreated microbe is received by a person who has not yet come into contact with the microbe and has no pre-mad...
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Activin and inhibin
Activin and inhibin Activin and inhibin are two closely related protein complexes that have almost directly opposite biological effects. Identified in 1986, activin enhances FSH biosynthesis and secretion, and participates in the regulation of the menstrual cycle. Many other functions have been found to be exerted by ...
Activin and inhibin Activin and inhibin are two closely related protein complexes that have almost directly opposite biological effects. Identified in 1986,[1][2] activin enhances FSH biosynthesis and secretion, and participates in the regulation of the menstrual cycle. Many other functions have been found to be exer...
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Acute phase protein
Acute phase protein # Overview Acute-phase proteins are a class of proteins whose plasma concentrations increase (positive acute phase proteins) or decrease (negative acute phase proteins) in response to inflammation. This response is called the acute-phase reaction (also called acute phase response). In response to i...
Acute phase protein Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Acute-phase proteins are a class of proteins whose plasma concentrations increase (positive acute phase proteins) or decrease (negative acute phase proteins) in response to inflammation. This response is called the acute-phase reaction ...
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Extraction (dental)
Extraction (dental) # Overview A dental extraction, sometimes referred to as exodontia, is the removal of a tooth from the mouth. Extractions are performed for a wide variety of reasons, including tooth decay that has destroyed enough tooth structure to prevent restoration. Extractions of impacted or problematic wis...
Extraction (dental) Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview A dental extraction, sometimes referred to as exodontia, is the removal of a tooth from the mouth. Extractions are performed for a wide variety of reasons, including tooth decay that has destroyed enough tooth structure to prevent rest...
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Phenylpropanolamine
Phenylpropanolamine Please Take Over This Page and Apply to be Editor-In-Chief for this topic: There can be one or more than one Editor-In-Chief. You may also apply to be an Associate Editor-In-Chief of one of the subtopics below. Please mail us to indicate your interest in serving either as an Editor-In-Chief of the...
Phenylpropanolamine Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Please Take Over This Page and Apply to be Editor-In-Chief for this topic: There can be one or more than one Editor-In-Chief. You may also apply to be an Associate Editor-In-Chief of one of the subtopics below. Please mail us [2] to indicate your ...
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Adaptive recreation
Adaptive recreation Adaptive Recreation is a concept whereby people with disabilities are given the opportunity to participate in recreational activities. Through the use of activity modifications and assistive technology, athletes or participants in sports or other recreational pursuits are able to play alongside thei...
Adaptive recreation Adaptive Recreation is a concept whereby people with disabilities are given the opportunity to participate in recreational activities. Through the use of activity modifications and assistive technology, athletes or participants in sports or other recreational pursuits are able to play alongside the...
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Adenoid hypertrophy
Adenoid hypertrophy Synonyms and keywords: Enlarged adenoids # Overview Adenoid hypertrophy is the unusual growth ("hypertrophy") of the adenoid tonsil. There is very little lymphoid tissue in the nasopharynx of young babies; humans are born without substantial adenoids. The mat of lymphoid tissue called adenoids sta...
Adenoid hypertrophy Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Synonyms and keywords: Enlarged adenoids # Overview Adenoid hypertrophy is the unusual growth ("hypertrophy") of the adenoid tonsil. There is very little lymphoid tissue in the nasopharynx of young babies; humans are born without substantial aden...
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Adenosine deaminase
Adenosine deaminase Adenosine deaminase (also known as adenosine aminohydrolase, or ADA) is an enzyme (EC 3.5.4.4) involved in purine metabolism. It is needed for the breakdown of adenosine from food and for the turnover of nucleic acids in tissues. Its primary function in humans is the development and maintenance of ...
Adenosine deaminase Adenosine deaminase (also known as adenosine aminohydrolase, or ADA) is an enzyme (EC 3.5.4.4) involved in purine metabolism. It is needed for the breakdown of adenosine from food and for the turnover of nucleic acids in tissues. Its primary function in humans is the development and maintenance of...
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Adhesion (medicine)
Adhesion (medicine) # Overview Adhesions are abnormal bands of tissue that grow in the human body. They may be thought of as internal scar tissue. In the case of frozen shoulder (also known as adhesive capsulitis) adhesions grow between the shoulder joint surfaces, restricting motion. Abdominal adhesions are most co...
Adhesion (medicine) Editor-in-Chief: Areej Tariq # Overview Adhesions are abnormal bands of tissue that grow in the human body. They may be thought of as internal scar tissue. In the case of frozen shoulder (also known as adhesive capsulitis) adhesions grow between the shoulder joint surfaces, restricting motion. A...
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Adjustment disorder
Adjustment disorder # Overview Adjustment disorder refers to a psychological disturbance that develops in response to a stressor. Adjustment disorders are caused by specific sources of stress, such as severe personal crisis (divorce, death of loved one, recent abuse, recent job changes) or major unexpected negative ev...
Adjustment disorder For patient information click here Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2] # Overview Adjustment disorder refers to a psychological disturbance that develops in response to a stressor. Adjustment disorders are caused by specific sour...
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Adrenal myelolipoma
Adrenal myelolipoma Synonyms and keywords:Adrenal myelolipoma; Myelolipoma of adrenal gland; Adrenal myelolipomata; Myelolipoma # Overview Adrenal myelolipoma is a  benign tumor of the adrenal gland. It mainly consists of mature adipose tissue and intermixed myeloid tissue. Adrenal myelolipoma are the second most comm...
Adrenal myelolipoma Template:Adrenal myelolipoma Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: ; Roukoz A. Karam, M.D.[2] Synonyms and keywords:Adrenal myelolipoma; Myelolipoma of adrenal gland; Adrenal myelolipomata; Myelolipoma # Overview Adrenal myelolipoma is a  benign tumor of...
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Adrenergic receptor
Adrenergic receptor The adrenergic receptors (or adrenoceptors) are a class of G protein-coupled receptors that are targets of the catecholamines. Adrenergic receptors specifically bind their endogenous ligands, the catecholamines adrenaline and noradrenaline (called epinephrine and norepinephrine in the United States)...
Adrenergic receptor Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] The adrenergic receptors (or adrenoceptors) are a class of G protein-coupled receptors that are targets of the catecholamines. Adrenergic receptors specifically bind their endogenous ligands, the catecholamines adrenaline and noradrenaline (called ...
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Affect (psychology)
Affect (psychology) Affect, like the adjective affective, refers to the experience of feeling or emotion. Affect is a key part of the process of an organism’s interaction with stimuli. The word also refers sometimes to affect display, which is "a facial, vocal, or gestural behavior that serves as an indicator of affect...
Affect (psychology) Affect, like the adjective affective, refers to the experience of feeling or emotion.[1] Affect is a key part of the process of an organism’s interaction with stimuli. The word also refers sometimes to affect display, which is "a facial, vocal, or gestural behavior that serves as an indicator of af...
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