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Hydrophobic effect
Hydrophobic effect The hydrophobic effect is the property that non-polar molecules tend to form intermolecular aggregates in an aqueous medium and analogous intramolecular interactions. The name arises from the combination of water in Attic Greek hydro- and for fear phobos, which describes the apparent repulsion betwe...
Hydrophobic effect The hydrophobic effect is the property that non-polar molecules tend to form intermolecular aggregates in an aqueous medium and analogous intramolecular interactions.[1][2] The name arises from the combination of water in Attic Greek hydro- and for fear phobos, which describes the apparent repulsio...
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Hydroxychloroquine
Hydroxychloroquine # 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 Wi...
Hydroxychloroquine Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vignesh Ponnusamy, M.B.B.S. [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 i...
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Hydroxyzine (oral)
Hydroxyzine (oral) For symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis and as an adjunct in organic disease states in which anxiety is manifested. Useful in the management of pruritus due to allergic conditions such as chronic urticaria and atopic and contact dermatoses, and in histamine-mediat...
Hydroxyzine (oral) For symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis and as an adjunct in organic disease states in which anxiety is manifested. Useful in the management of pruritus due to allergic conditions such as chronic urticaria and atopic and contact dermatoses, and in histamine-media...
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Hygiene hypothesis
Hygiene hypothesis In medicine, the hygiene hypothesis states that a lack of early childhood exposure to infectious agents, and later a lack of exposure to helminths as adults, increases susceptibility to allergic diseases . # Overview First proposed by David P. Strachan in an article published in the British Medical ...
Hygiene hypothesis In medicine, the hygiene hypothesis states that a lack of early childhood exposure to infectious agents, and later a lack of exposure to helminths as adults, increases susceptibility to allergic diseases [1]. # Overview First proposed by David P. Strachan in an article published in the British Medi...
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Hyoscine-pentothal
Hyoscine-pentothal Hyoscine-pentothal is a fictional pain-inducing drug that appears in the television series 24. It has been exclusively used by CTU agents as part of their time-sensitive interrogation procedure. Its name may have been a hasty script-writer's concoction from the name of the two real drugs hyoscine an...
Hyoscine-pentothal Template:Inappropriate tone Hyoscine-pentothal is a fictional pain-inducing drug that appears in the television series 24. It has been exclusively used by CTU agents as part of their time-sensitive interrogation procedure. Its name may have been a hasty script-writer's concoction from the name of t...
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Hyper IgM syndrome
Hyper IgM syndrome Hyper IgM syndrome is a family of genetic disorders in which the level of Immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies is relatively high. The disorder causes immunodeficiencies, including a higher than normal susceptibility to various types of infections. Individuals with hyper-IgM syndrome typically also hav...
Hyper IgM syndrome Hyper IgM syndrome is a family of genetic disorders in which the level of Immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies is relatively high. The disorder causes immunodeficiencies, including a higher than normal susceptibility to various types of infections. Individuals with hyper-IgM syndrome typically also ha...
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Hyperopia
Hyperopia overview # Overview Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, longsightedness or hypermetropia, is a defect of vision caused by an imperfection in theeye (often when the eyeball is too short or when the lens cannot become round enough), causing inability to focus on near objects, and in extreme cases causing ...
Hyperopia overview Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2] # Overview Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, longsightedness or hypermetropia, is a defect of vision caused by an imperfection in theeye (often when the eyeball is too short or when the lens cannot become round enough), causing inability to ...
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Hypervitaminosis A
Hypervitaminosis A # Overview Hypervitaminosis A refers to the effects of excessive vitamin A (specifically retinoid) intake. # Presentation Effects include: - birth defects - liver problems, - reduced bone mineral density that may result in osteoporosis - coarse bone growths - hair loss - excessive skin dryness/peel...
Hypervitaminosis A Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Template:DiseaseDisorder infobox # Overview Hypervitaminosis A refers to the effects of excessive vitamin A (specifically retinoid) intake. # Presentation Effects include: - birth defects - liver problems, - reduced ...
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Hypervitaminosis D
Hypervitaminosis D Hypervitaminosis D is a state of Vitamin D toxicity. # Overview Overdose occurs at more than 100 times the recommended daily allowance (roughly one bottle of vitamin D tablets per day), over a period of months. Acute overdose requires over 50mg (ten thousand times the RDA). Foods contain low levels,...
Hypervitaminosis D Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [3]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hypervitaminosis D is a state of Vitamin D toxicity. Template:DiseaseDisorder infobox # Overview Overdose occurs at more than 100 times the recommended daily allowance (roughly one bottle of vitamin D tablets per day)...
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Hypochondrogenesis
Hypochondrogenesis Hypochondrogenesis is a severe genetic disorder causing malformations of bone growth. The condition is characterized by a short body and limbs and abnormal bone formation in the spine and pelvis. Hypochondrogenesis is a subtype of collagenopathy, types II and XI, and is similar to another skeletal di...
Hypochondrogenesis Hypochondrogenesis is a severe genetic disorder causing malformations of bone growth. The condition is characterized by a short body and limbs and abnormal bone formation in the spine and pelvis. Hypochondrogenesis is a subtype of collagenopathy, types II and XI, and is similar to another skeletal d...
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IUPAC nomenclature
IUPAC nomenclature IUPAC nomenclature is a system of naming chemical compounds and of describing the science of chemistry in general. It is developed and kept up to date under the auspices of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). The rules for naming organic and inorganic compounds are containe...
IUPAC nomenclature Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] IUPAC nomenclature is a system of naming chemical compounds and of describing the science of chemistry in general. It is developed and kept up to date under the auspices of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). The rules for...
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Inferior vena cava
Inferior vena cava # Overview The inferior vena cava (or IVC) is the large vein that carries de-oxygenated blood from the lower half of the body into the heart. It is posterior to the abdominal cavity and runs along side of the vertebral column on its right side (i.e. it is a retroperitoneal structure). It enters the ...
Inferior vena cava Template:Infobox Vein Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview The inferior vena cava (or IVC) is the large vein that carries de-oxygenated blood from the lower half of the body into the heart. It is posterior to the abdominal cavity and runs along side of the vertebral column ...
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Ibandronate (oral)
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Ibuprofen overdose
Ibuprofen overdose # Overdosage topics Infants Children Adults Acute overdosage ## Infants Approximately 1½ hours after the reported ingestion of from 7 to 10 Ibuprofen tablets (400 mg), a 19-month old child weighing 12 kg was seen in the hospital emergency room, apneic and cyanotic, responding only to painful stimul...
Ibuprofen overdose Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overdosage topics Infants Children Adults Acute overdosage ## Infants Approximately 1½ hours after the reported ingestion of from 7 to 10 Ibuprofen tablets (400 mg), a 19-month old child weighing 12 kg was seen in the hospital emergency room, ap...
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Icthyosis acquista
Icthyosis acquista # Overview Ichthyosis acquisita (or "acquired ichthyosis") is a disorder clinically and histologically similar to ichthyosis vulgaris.:565 # Associated conditions The development of ichthyosis in adulthood can be a manifestation of systemic disease, and it has been described in association with mal...
Icthyosis acquista Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2] # Overview Ichthyosis acquisita (or "acquired ichthyosis") is a disorder clinically and histologically similar to ichthyosis vulgaris.[1]:565 # Associated conditions The development of ichthyos...
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Imidazole syndrome
Imidazole syndrome Synonyms and keywords: Bessman-baldwin syndrome # Overview Imidazole syndrome is a familial disorder of imidazole metabolism described by Samuel bessman and Ruth baldwin. It is characterised by cerebromacular degenration with convulsions, retinitis pigentosa, mental retardation and excessive urinary...
Imidazole syndrome Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jyostna Chouturi, M.B.B.S [2] Synonyms and keywords: Bessman-baldwin syndrome # Overview Imidazole syndrome is a familial disorder of imidazole metabolism described by Samuel bessman and Ruth baldwin. It is characteri...
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Immunity (medical)
Immunity (medical) # Overview Immunity is a medical term that describes a state of having sufficient biological defenses to avoid infection, disease, or other unwanted biological invasion. Immunity involves both specific and non-specific components. The non-specific components act either as barriers or as eliminators ...
Immunity (medical) Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Immunity is a medical term that describes a state of having sufficient biological defenses to avoid infection, disease, or other unwanted biological invasion. Immunity involves both specific and non-specific components. The non-specific ...
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Sexual dysfunction
Sexual dysfunction # Overview Sexual dysfunction or sexual malfunction (see also sexual function) is difficulty during any stage of the sexual act (which includes desire, arousal, orgasm, and resolution) that prevents the individual or couple from enjoying sexual activity. # Onset Emotional factors affecting sex incl...
Sexual dysfunction Template:DiseaseDisorder infobox Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2] Shakiba Hassanzadeh, MD[3] # Overview Sexual dysfunction or sexual malfunction (see also sexual function) is difficulty during any stage of the sexual act (which...
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Indicator bacteria
Indicator bacteria Each gram of human feces contains approximately 10 billion (109) bacteria, among them may include pathogenic bacteria, such as Salmonella, associated with gastroenteritis. In addition, feces may contain pathogenic viruses, protozoa and parasites. If ingested, these organisms could cause disease. When...
Indicator bacteria Each gram of human feces contains approximately 10 billion (109) bacteria, among them may include pathogenic bacteria, such as Salmonella, associated with gastroenteritis. In addition, feces may contain pathogenic viruses, protozoa and parasites. If ingested, these organisms could cause disease. Whe...
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Indicator organism
Indicator organism Indicator organisms are used to measure potential fecal contamination of environmental samples. The presence of coliform bacteria, such as E. coli, in surface water is a common indicator of fecal contamination. Coliform bacteria in water samples may be quantified using the most probable number (MPN...
Indicator organism Indicator organisms are used to measure potential fecal contamination of environmental samples. The presence of coliform bacteria, such as E. coli, in surface water is a common indicator of fecal contamination. Coliform bacteria in water samples may be quantified using the most probable number (MP...
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Inductive transfer
Inductive transfer Inductive transfer, or transfer learning, is the machine learning process of storing and applying knowledge gained from one problem or task to a different but related problem or task. For example, learning to walk could be used in learning to run, or learning to recognize cars could be used in learn...
Inductive transfer Inductive transfer, or transfer learning, is the machine learning process of storing and applying knowledge gained from one problem or task to a different but related problem or task.[1] For example, learning to walk could be used in learning to run, or learning to recognize cars could be used in l...
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Influenza
Influenza overview For more information about non-human (variant) influenza viruses that may be transmitted to humans, see Zoonotic influenza # Overview Influenza, commonly known as flu, is an infectious disease of birds and mammals caused by RNA viruses of the biological family Orthomyxoviridae (the influenza viruse...
Influenza overview For more information about non-human (variant) influenza viruses that may be transmitted to humans, see Zoonotic influenza Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Alejandro Lemor, M.D. [2] # Overview Influenza, commonly known as flu, is an infectious disea...
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Information theory
Information theory Information theory is a branch of applied mathematics and electrical engineering involving the quantification of information. Historically, information theory was developed to find fundamental limits on compressing and reliably communicating data. Since its inception it has broadened to find applic...
Information theory Template:Nofootnotes Information theory is a branch of applied mathematics and electrical engineering involving the quantification of information. Historically, information theory was developed to find fundamental limits on compressing and reliably communicating data. Since its inception it has br...
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Infra-Hisian Block
Infra-Hisian Block # Overview Infra-Hisian block is defined as an impaired conduction in the electrical system of the heart that occurs below the atrioventricular node. # Historical Perspective - In 1899, Dr. Wenckebach described the progressive delay between atrial and ventricular contraction and the eventual failur...
Infra-Hisian Block Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Sara Mohsin, M.D.[2] # Overview Infra-Hisian block is defined as an impaired conduction in the electrical system of the heart that occurs below the atrioventricular node. # Historical Perspective - In 1899, Dr. Wenckeb...
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Initiator elements
Initiator elements In the biosynthesis of any human protein, the gene that contains the nucleotide sequence which is translated into that protein must be transcribed. For RNA polymerase II holoenzyme to transcribe the gene, the gene's promoter must be located. After the promoter is located, the transcription start site...
Initiator elements Editor-In-Chief: Henry A. Hoff In the biosynthesis of any human protein, the gene that contains the nucleotide sequence which is translated into that protein must be transcribed. For RNA polymerase II holoenzyme to transcribe the gene, the gene's promoter must be located. After the promoter is locat...
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Inorganic compound
Inorganic compound Traditionally, inorganic compounds are considered to be of mineral, not biological, origin. Complementarily, most organic compounds are traditionally viewed as being of biological origin. Over the past century, the precise classification of inorganic vs organic compounds has become less important t...
Inorganic compound Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Traditionally, inorganic compounds are considered to be of mineral, not biological, origin. Complementarily, most organic compounds are traditionally viewed as being of biological origin. Over the past century, the precise classification of inorga...
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Inositol oxygenase
Inositol oxygenase Inositol oxygenase, also commonly referred to as myo-inositol oxygenase (MIOX), is a non-heme di-iron enzyme that oxidizes myo-inositol to glucuronic acid. The enzyme employs a unique four-electron transfer at its Fe(II)/Fe(III) coordination sites and the reaction proceeds through the direct binding...
Inositol oxygenase Inositol oxygenase, also commonly referred to as myo-inositol oxygenase (MIOX), is a non-heme di-iron enzyme that oxidizes myo-inositol to glucuronic acid.[1] The enzyme employs a unique four-electron transfer at its Fe(II)/Fe(III) coordination sites and the reaction proceeds through the direct bin...
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Integrated circuit
Integrated circuit In electronics, an integrated circuit (also known as IC, microcircuit, microchip, silicon chip, or chip) is a miniaturized electronic circuit (consisting mainly of semiconductor devices, as well as passive components) that has been manufactured in the surface of a thin substrate of semiconductor mate...
Integrated circuit In electronics, an integrated circuit (also known as IC, microcircuit, microchip, silicon chip, or chip) is a miniaturized electronic circuit (consisting mainly of semiconductor devices, as well as passive components) that has been manufactured in the surface of a thin substrate of semiconductor mat...
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Intentional stance
Intentional stance The intentional stance is a theory of mental content proposed by Daniel C. Dennett. The theory provides the underpinnings of his later works on free will, consciousness, folk psychology, and evolution. The intentional stance is a level of abstraction in which we view the behavior of a thing in terms ...
Intentional stance The intentional stance is a theory of mental content proposed by Daniel C. Dennett. The theory provides the underpinnings of his later works on free will, consciousness, folk psychology, and evolution. The intentional stance is a level of abstraction in which we view the behavior of a thing in terms...
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Interaction energy
Interaction energy In physics, interaction energy is the contribution to the total energy that is caused by an interaction between the objects being considered. The interaction energy usually depends on the relative position of the objects. For example, Q_1 Q_2 / (4 \pi \epsilon_0 \Delta r) is the electrostatic interac...
Interaction energy In physics, interaction energy is the contribution to the total energy that is caused by an interaction between the objects being considered. The interaction energy usually depends on the relative position of the objects. For example, <math>Q_1 Q_2 / (4 \pi \epsilon_0 \Delta r)</math> is the electro...
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Intercostal muscle
Intercostal muscle # Overview Intercostal muscles are several groups of muscles that run between the ribs, and help form and move the chest wall. There are three principal layers; - the external intercostal muscles, which aid in quiet and forced inhalation. They originate on ribs 1-11 and have their insertion on ribs ...
Intercostal muscle Template:Infobox Muscle # Overview Intercostal muscles are several groups of muscles that run between the ribs, and help form and move the chest wall. There are three principal layers; - the external intercostal muscles, which aid in quiet and forced inhalation. They originate on ribs 1-11 and have...
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Intercostal nerves
Intercostal nerves # Overview The intercostal nerves are the anterior divisions (rami anteriores; ventral divisions) of the thoracic spinal nerves from T1 to T11. Each nerve is connected with the adjoining ganglion of the sympathetic trunk by a gray and a white ramus communicans. The intercostal nerves are distributed...
Intercostal nerves Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Template:Infobox Nerve # Overview The intercostal nerves are the anterior divisions (rami anteriores; ventral divisions) of the thoracic spinal nerves from T1 to T11. Each nerve is connected with the adjoining ganglion of the sympathetic trunk by a...
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Interest (emotion)
Interest (emotion) # Overview Interest (emotion) is a feeling or emotion that causes attention to focus on an object or an event or a process. In contemporary psychology of interest it is used as a general concept which encompasses other more specific emotion terms, such as curiosity and to a certain degree surprise,...
Interest (emotion) Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Interest (emotion) is a feeling or emotion that causes attention to focus on an object or an event or a process. In contemporary psychology of interest [1] it is used as a general concept which encompasses other more specific emotion ter...
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Interferon alfa-2a
Interferon alfa-2a # 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 Wi...
Interferon alfa-2a Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rabin Bista, M.B.B.S. [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 inte...
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Interferon alpha-1
Interferon alpha-1 Interferon alpha-1/13 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the IFNA1 gene. Leukocyte interferon is produced predominantly by B lymphocytes. Immune interferon (IFN-gamma; MIM 147570) is produced by mitogen- or antigen-stimulated T lymphocytes. # The type I interferon gene family The interferons ...
Interferon alpha-1 Interferon alpha-1/13 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the IFNA1 gene.[1][2] Leukocyte interferon is produced predominantly by B lymphocytes. Immune interferon (IFN-gamma; MIM 147570) is produced by mitogen- or antigen-stimulated T lymphocytes.[supplied by OMIM][2] # The type I interferon ...
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Interleukin 1 beta
Interleukin 1 beta Interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β) also known as leukocytic pyrogen, leukocytic endogenous mediator, mononuclear cell factor, lymphocyte activating factor and other names, is a cytokine protein that in humans is encoded by the IL1B gene. There are two genes for interleukin-1 (IL-1): IL-1 alpha and IL-1 beta ...
Interleukin 1 beta Interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β) also known as leukocytic pyrogen, leukocytic endogenous mediator, mononuclear cell factor, lymphocyte activating factor and other names, is a cytokine protein that in humans is encoded by the IL1B gene.[1][2][3][4] There are two genes for interleukin-1 (IL-1): IL-1 alpha a...
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Intermetamorphosis
Intermetamorphosis # Background Intermetamorphosis is a delusional misidentification syndrome, related to agnosia. The main symptom is that a patient confuses the identities of familiar people or feels that he is being mistaken for someone else. The disorder is usually comorbid with neurological disorders or mental di...
Intermetamorphosis Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Background Intermetamorphosis is a delusional misidentification syndrome, related to agnosia. The main symptom is that a patient confuses the identities of familiar people or feels that he is being mistaken for someone else. The disorder is usual...
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International unit
International unit In pharmacology, the International unit (IU, alternatively abbreviated UI, from French unité internationale) is a unit of measurement for the amount of a substance, based on measured biological activity (or effect). It is used for vitamins, hormones, some drugs, vaccines, blood products and similar b...
International unit Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] In pharmacology, the International unit (IU, alternatively abbreviated UI, from French unité internationale) is a unit of measurement for the amount of a substance, based on measured biological activity (or effect). It is used for vitamins, hormones...
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Interquartile mean
Interquartile mean The interquartile mean (IQM) is a statistical measure of central tendency, much like the mean (in more popular terms called the average), the median, and the mode. The IQM is a truncated mean and so is very similar to the scoring method used in sports that are evaluated by a panel of judges: discard ...
Interquartile mean The interquartile mean (IQM) is a statistical measure of central tendency, much like the mean (in more popular terms called the average), the median, and the mode. The IQM is a truncated mean and so is very similar to the scoring method used in sports that are evaluated by a panel of judges: discard...
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Interscapular pain
Interscapular pain Please help WikiDoc by adding content here. It's easy! Click here to learn about editing. # Overview Interscapular pain is pain localized in the interscapular area between the shoulder blades. The most common causes of interscapular pain are due to secondary disease conditons. Primary causes o...
Interscapular pain Please help WikiDoc by adding content here. It's easy! Click here to learn about editing. Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ogheneochuko Ajari, MB.BS, MS [2] # Overview Interscapular pain is pain localized in the interscapular area between the sh...
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Interstitial fluid
Interstitial fluid # Overview Interstitial fluid (or tissue fluid, or intercellular fluid) is a solution which bathes and surrounds the cells of multicellular animals. It is the main component of the extracellular fluid, which also includes plasma and transcellular fluid. On average, a person has about 11 litres (2.4 ...
Interstitial fluid # Overview Interstitial fluid (or tissue fluid, or intercellular fluid) is a solution which bathes and surrounds the cells of multicellular animals. It is the main component of the extracellular fluid, which also includes plasma and transcellular fluid. On average, a person has about 11 litres (2.4 ...
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Intestinal atresia
Intestinal atresia # Overview Intestinal atresia is a malformation where the there is a narrowing or absence of a portion of the intestine. This defect can either occur in the small or large intestine. # Types of intestinal atresia The different types of intestinal atresia are named after their location: - Jejunal at...
Intestinal atresia Template:Search infobox Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Intestinal atresia is a malformation where the there is a narrowing or absence of a portion of the intestine. This defect can either occur in the small or large intestine. # Types of intestinal atresia The differ...
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Intrinsic immunity
Intrinsic immunity # Overview Intrinsic immunity refers to a set of recently discovered cellular based anti-viral defense mechanisms, notably genetically encoded proteins which specifically target eukaryotic retroviruses. Unlike adaptive and innate immunity effectors, intrinsic immune proteins are always expressed at ...
Intrinsic immunity Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Intrinsic immunity refers to a set of recently discovered cellular based anti-viral defense mechanisms, notably genetically encoded proteins which specifically target eukaryotic retroviruses. Unlike adaptive and innate immunity effectors...
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Introduced species
Introduced species An introduced species (also known as naturalized species or exotic species) is an organism that is not indigenous to a given location but instead has been accidentally or deliberately introduced to a new location by human activity or by natural means. Introduced species sometimes are damaging to t...
Introduced species An introduced species (also known as naturalized species or exotic species) is an organism that is not indigenous to a given location but instead has been accidentally or deliberately introduced to a new location by human activity or by natural means. Introduced species sometimes are damaging to ...
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Intrusive thoughts
Intrusive thoughts # Overview Intrusive thoughts are unwelcome, involuntary thoughts, images or unpleasant ideas that may become obsessions, are upsetting or distressing, and can be difficult to be free of and manage. Intrusive thoughts, urges, and images are of inappropriate things at inappropriate times, usually fa...
Intrusive thoughts Template:Search infobox Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Intrusive thoughts are unwelcome, involuntary thoughts, images or unpleasant ideas that may become obsessions, are upsetting or distressing, and can be difficult to be free of and manage.[1] Intrusive thoughts, u...
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Invasive (medical)
Invasive (medical) The term invasive in Medicine has two meanings: - A medical procedure which penetrates or breaks the skin or a body cavity, i.e., it requires a perforation, an incision, a catheterization, etc. into the body - An abnormal tissue growth, such as a neoplasm or tumor, that spreads (invades) to the surro...
Invasive (medical) Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] The term invasive in Medicine has two meanings: - A medical procedure which penetrates or breaks the skin or a body cavity, i.e., it requires a perforation, an incision, a catheterization, etc. into the body - An abnormal tissue growth, such as a ne...
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Retroverted uterus
Retroverted uterus # Overview A retroverted uterus (tilted uterus, tipped uterus) is a uterus that is tilted backwards instead of forwards. This is in contrast to the slightly "anteverted" uterus that most women have, which is tipped forward toward the bladder, with the anterior end slightly concave. One in three t...
Retroverted uterus For patient information, click here Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview A retroverted uterus (tilted uterus, tipped uterus) is a uterus that is tilted backwards instead of forwards. This is in contrast to the slightly "anteverted" uterus that most women have, which is t...
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Involuntary muscle
Involuntary muscle Involuntary muscles are smooth, uninucleated, non-branching muscles that are not directly controllable at will. These muscles are not as free as the voluntary muscles such as those in the arms, legs, fingers, toes, etc. Cardiac muscle: a type of striated muscle found exclusively in the heart, can be ...
Involuntary muscle Involuntary muscles are smooth, uninucleated, non-branching muscles that are not directly controllable at will. These muscles are not as free as the voluntary muscles such as those in the arms, legs, fingers, toes, etc. Cardiac muscle: a type of striated muscle found exclusively in the heart, can be...
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Iodinated contrast
Iodinated contrast See Also Contrast medium Iodinated contrast is a form of intravenous radiocontrast (radiographic dye) containing iodine, which enhances the visibility of vascular structures and organs during radiographic procedures. Some pathologies, such as cancer, have particularly improved visibility with iodina...
Iodinated contrast Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] See Also Contrast medium Iodinated contrast is a form of intravenous radiocontrast (radiographic dye) containing iodine, which enhances the visibility of vascular structures and organs during radiographic procedures. Some pathologies, such as cance...
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Ion chromatography
Ion chromatography # Overview Ion-exchange chromatography (or ion chromatography) is a process that allows the separation of ions and polar molecules based on the charge properties of the molecules. It can be used for almost any kind of charged molecule including large proteins, small nucleotides and amino acids. The ...
Ion chromatography Template:Infobox chemical analysis # Overview Ion-exchange chromatography (or ion chromatography) is a process that allows the separation of ions and polar molecules based on the charge properties of the molecules. It can be used for almost any kind of charged molecule including large proteins, sma...
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Ion exchange resin
Ion exchange resin An ion-exchange resin or ion-exchange polymer is an insoluble matrix (or support structure) normally in the form of small (1-2 mm diameter) beads, usually white or yellowish, fabricated from an organic polymer substrate. The material has highly developed structure of pores on the surface of which are...
Ion exchange resin An ion-exchange resin or ion-exchange polymer[1] is an insoluble matrix (or support structure) normally in the form of small (1-2 mm diameter) beads, usually white or yellowish, fabricated from an organic polymer substrate. The material has highly developed structure of pores on the surface of which...
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Ionizing radiation
Ionizing radiation # Overview Ionizing radiation is energetic particles or waves that have the potential to ionize an atom or molecule through atomic interactions. It is a function of the energy of the individual particles or waves, and not a function of the number of particles or waves present. A large flood of part...
Ionizing radiation # Overview Ionizing radiation is energetic particles or waves that have the potential to ionize an atom or molecule through atomic interactions. It is a function of the energy of the individual particles or waves, and not a function of the number of particles or waves present. A large flood of part...
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Ischemic hepatitis
Ischemic hepatitis # Overview Ischemic hepatitis (also known as shock liver) is a condition of decreased blood supply to the liver resulting in injury to liver cells (hepatocytes), which occurs in a diffuse fashion. The decreased blood flow (perfusion) to the liver is usually due to shock or low blood pressure. Howeve...
Ischemic hepatitis Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: # Overview Ischemic hepatitis (also known as shock liver) is a condition of decreased blood supply to the liver resulting in injury to liver cells (hepatocytes), which occurs in a diffuse fashion. The decreased blood ...
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Isometric exercise
Isometric exercise Isometric exercise or "isometrics" are a type of strength training in which the joint angle and muscle length do not change during contraction (compared to concentric or eccentric contractions, called isotonic movements). Isometrics are done in static positions, rather than being dynamic through a r...
Isometric exercise Isometric exercise or "isometrics" are a type of strength training in which the joint angle and muscle length do not change during contraction (compared to concentric or eccentric contractions, called isotonic movements). Isometrics are done in static positions, rather than being dynamic through a ...
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Isothermal process
Isothermal process # Overview An isothermal process is a thermodynamic process in which the temperature of the system stays constant: ΔT = 0. This typically occurs when a system is in contact with an outside thermal reservoir (heat bath), and processes occur slowly enough to allow the system to continually adjust to t...
Isothermal process # Overview An isothermal process is a thermodynamic process in which the temperature of the system stays constant: ΔT = 0. This typically occurs when a system is in contact with an outside thermal reservoir (heat bath), and processes occur slowly enough to allow the system to continually adjust to t...
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Isotope separation
Isotope separation # Overview Isotope separation is the process of concentrating specific isotopes of a chemical element by removing other isotopes, for example separating natural uranium into enriched uranium and depleted uranium. This is a crucial process in the creation of a uranium based nuclear weapon, though it ...
Isotope separation # Overview Isotope separation is the process of concentrating specific isotopes of a chemical element by removing other isotopes, for example separating natural uranium into enriched uranium and depleted uranium. This is a crucial process in the creation of a uranium based nuclear weapon, though it ...
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Isotopes of cerium
Isotopes of cerium Naturally occurring cerium (Ce) is composed of 3 stable isotopes and 1 radioactive isotope; 136Ce, 138Ce, 140Ce, and 142Ce with 140Ce being the most abundant (88.48% natural abundance). 27 radioisotopes have been characterized with the most {abundant and/or stable} being 142Ce with a half-life of gre...
Isotopes of cerium Naturally occurring cerium (Ce) is composed of 3 stable isotopes and 1 radioactive isotope; 136Ce, 138Ce, 140Ce, and 142Ce with 140Ce being the most abundant (88.48% natural abundance). 27 radioisotopes have been characterized with the most {abundant and/or stable} being 142Ce with a half-life of gr...
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Isotopes of iodine
Isotopes of iodine There are 37 isotopes of iodine (I) and only one, 127I, is stable. In many ways, 129I is similar to 36Cl. It is a soluble halogen, fairly non-reactive, exists mainly as a non-sorbing anion, and is produced by cosmogenic, thermonuclear, and in-situ reactions. In hydrologic studies, 129I concentrations...
Isotopes of iodine Template:Multiplemergefrom There are 37 isotopes of iodine (I) and only one, 127I, is stable. In many ways, 129I is similar to 36Cl. It is a soluble halogen, fairly non-reactive, exists mainly as a non-sorbing anion, and is produced by cosmogenic, thermonuclear, and in-situ reactions. In hydrologic ...
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Isotopes of nickel
Isotopes of nickel Naturally occurring nickel (Ni) is composed of 5 stable isotopes; 58Ni, 60Ni, 61Ni, 62Ni and 64Ni with 58Ni being the most abundant (68.077% natural abundance). 18 radioisotopes have been characterised with the most stable being 59Ni with a half-life of 76,000 years, 63Ni with a half-life of 100.1 ye...
Isotopes of nickel Naturally occurring nickel (Ni) is composed of 5 stable isotopes; 58Ni, 60Ni, 61Ni, 62Ni and 64Ni with 58Ni being the most abundant (68.077% natural abundance). 18 radioisotopes have been characterised with the most stable being 59Ni with a half-life of 76,000 years, 63Ni with a half-life of 100.1 y...
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Jacksonian seizure
Jacksonian seizure # Overview Jacksonian seizure (or Jacksonian march) is associated with a form of epilepsy. They involve a progression of the location of the seizure in the brain, which leads to a "march" of the motor presentation. # Presentation Epilepsy involves abnormal activity in the brain that can lead to neu...
Jacksonian seizure Template:Search infobox Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Jacksonian seizure (or Jacksonian march) is associated with a form of epilepsy. They involve a progression of the location of the seizure in the brain, which leads to a "march" of the motor presentation.[1] # Pre...
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Jahn-Teller effect
Jahn-Teller effect The Jahn-Teller effect, sometimes also known as Jahn-Teller distortion, describes the geometrical distortion of non-linear molecules under certain situations. The effect is named after Hermann Arthur Jahn and Edward Teller, who proved, using group theory, that non-linear degenerate molecules cannot b...
Jahn-Teller effect The Jahn-Teller effect, sometimes also known as Jahn-Teller distortion, describes the geometrical distortion of non-linear molecules under certain situations. The effect is named after Hermann Arthur Jahn and Edward Teller, who proved, using group theory, that non-linear degenerate molecules cannot ...
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James-Lange theory
James-Lange theory # Overview The James-Lange theory refers to a hypothesis on the origin and nature of emotions developed independently by two 19th-century scholars, William James and Carl Lange. The theory states that within human beings, as a response to experiences in the world, the autonomic nervous system create...
James-Lange theory # Overview The James-Lange theory refers to a hypothesis on the origin and nature of emotions developed independently by two 19th-century scholars, William James and Carl Lange. The theory states that within human beings, as a response to experiences in the world, the autonomic nervous system create...
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Jefferson DNA data
Jefferson DNA data There was a long controversy regarding whether or not Thomas Jefferson could have fathered any sons by Sally Hemings. To attempt to answer this question, Y-chromosomal DNA was taken from living male claimed-descendants of Jefferson and Hemings. # Hemings descendants for testing It was possible to l...
Jefferson DNA data There was a long controversy regarding whether or not Thomas Jefferson could have fathered any sons by Sally Hemings. To attempt to answer this question, Y-chromosomal DNA was taken from living male claimed-descendants of Jefferson and Hemings.[1][2][3] # Hemings descendants for testing It was pos...
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Jefferson fracture
Jefferson fracture A Jefferson fracture is a bone fracture occurring at the first vertebrae. It is classically described as a four-part break that fractures the anterior and posterior arches of the vertebra, though it may also appear as a three or two part fracture. The fracture may result from compression of the sec...
Jefferson fracture A Jefferson fracture is a bone fracture occurring at the first vertebrae. It is classically described as a four-part break that fractures the anterior and posterior arches of the vertebra,[1] though it may also appear as a three or two part fracture. The fracture may result from compression of the...
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Jerusalem syndrome
Jerusalem syndrome # Overview Jerusalem syndrome is a group of mental phenomena involving the presence of either religiously themed Fixation (psychology)|obsessive ideas, delusions or other psychosis-like experiences that are triggered by a visit to the city of Jerusalem]]. It is not endemic to one single religion or ...
Jerusalem syndrome Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Jerusalem syndrome is a group of mental phenomena involving the presence of either religiously themed Fixation (psychology)|obsessive ideas, delusions or other psychosis-like experiences that are triggered by a visit to the city of Jerus...
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John Lyle Robinson
John Lyle Robinson John Lyle Robinson (died 1953) was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1935 until 1953 and as Alberta's Minister of Industries and Labour from 1948 until 1953. A chiropractor, Robinson was first elected to the legislature in the Alberta general ele...
John Lyle Robinson Template:Infobox Officeholder John Lyle Robinson (died 1953)[1] was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1935 until 1953 and as Alberta's Minister of Industries and Labour from 1948 until 1953. A chiropractor,[2] Robinson was first elected to the l...
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Joint manipulation
Joint manipulation Joint manipulation is a type of passive movement of a skeletal joint. It is usually aimed at one or more 'target' synovial joints with the aim of achieving a therapeutic effect. # Biomechanics of joint manipulation Manipulation can be distinguished from other manual therapy interventions such as mob...
Joint manipulation Joint manipulation is a type of passive movement of a skeletal joint. It is usually aimed at one or more 'target' synovial joints with the aim of achieving a therapeutic effect. # Biomechanics of joint manipulation Manipulation can be distinguished from other manual therapy interventions such as mo...
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Joint mobilization
Joint mobilization Joint mobilization is a type of passive movement of a skeletal joint. It is usually aimed at a 'target' synovial joint with the aim of achieving a therapeutic effect. When applied to the spine, it is known as spinal mobilization. # Terminology Mobilization is a manual therapy intervention and is cla...
Joint mobilization Joint mobilization is a type of passive movement of a skeletal joint. It is usually aimed at a 'target' synovial joint with the aim of achieving a therapeutic effect. When applied to the spine, it is known as spinal mobilization. # Terminology Mobilization is a manual therapy intervention and is cl...
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Juniperus communis
Juniperus communis Juniperus communis, the Common Juniper, is a species in the genus Juniperus, in the family Cupressaceae. It has the largest range of any woody plant, throughout the cool temperate Northern Hemisphere from the Arctic south in mountains to around 30°N latitude in North America, Europe and Asia. It is a...
Juniperus communis Juniperus communis, the Common Juniper, is a species in the genus Juniperus, in the family Cupressaceae. It has the largest range of any woody plant, throughout the cool temperate Northern Hemisphere from the Arctic south in mountains to around 30°N latitude in North America, Europe and Asia. It is ...
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Kaempferia galanga
Kaempferia galanga Kaempferia galanga, commonly known as aromatic ginger, sand ginger or resurrection lily, is a monocotyledonous plant in the ginger family. It is found primarily in open areas in southern China, Taiwan, Cambodia and India, but is also widely cultivated throughout Southeast Asia. The plant is used as a...
Kaempferia galanga Kaempferia galanga, commonly known as aromatic ginger, sand ginger or resurrection lily, is a monocotyledonous plant in the ginger family. It is found primarily in open areas in southern China, Taiwan, Cambodia and India, but is also widely cultivated throughout Southeast Asia. The plant is used as ...
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Keinböck's disease
Keinböck's disease # Etiology - Likely related to overuse and ulnar negative wrist variance. - Associated with sickel cell anemia, steriod use, gout, cerebral palsy. - Age: 2nd-5th decade. - Male > female # Anatomy Lunate blood supply: single nutrient vessel, or poorly organized intraosseous anastamoses. # Clinical ...
Keinböck's disease # Etiology - Likely related to overuse and ulnar negative wrist variance. - Associated with sickel cell anemia, steriod use, gout, cerebral palsy. - Age: 2nd-5th decade. - Male > female # Anatomy Lunate blood supply: single nutrient vessel, or poorly organized intraosseous anastamoses. # Clinical ...
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Keratosis obturans
Keratosis obturans # Overview Keratosis obturans is accumulation of desquamated keratin in the external auditory meatus. It is common in young patient population. # Pathophysiology Keratosis obturans is thought to occur due to abnormal epithelial migration of ear canal skin. The movement of the surface epithelium app...
Keratosis obturans Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S[2] # Overview Keratosis obturans is accumulation of desquamated keratin in the external auditory meatus. It is common in young patient population. # Pathophysiology Keratosis obturans is tho...
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Ketoconazole (gel)
Ketoconazole (gel) - Safety and efficacy of XOLEGEL for treatment of fungal infections have not been established. # Dosing Information - XOLEGEL is for topical use only, and not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. - XOLEGEL should be applied once daily to the affected area for 2 weeks. - XOLEGEL is flammable. A...
Ketoconazole (gel) - Safety and efficacy of XOLEGEL for treatment of fungal infections have not been established. ### Dosing Information - XOLEGEL is for topical use only, and not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. - XOLEGEL should be applied once daily to the affected area for 2 weeks. - XOLEGEL is flammable...
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Kidney development
Kidney development # Overview In humans, the metanephros (adult kidney) begins as an aggregate of mesenchymal cells that are detectable by the fifth gestational week as two small areas in the intermediate mesoderm close to the pelvic aorta. It is approximately at this time that the nephric duct produces a finger-like ...
Kidney development # Overview In humans, the metanephros (adult kidney) begins as an aggregate of mesenchymal cells that are detectable by the fifth gestational week as two small areas in the intermediate mesoderm close to the pelvic aorta. It is approximately at this time that the nephric duct produces a finger-like ...
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Kienbock's disease
Kienbock's disease # Overview Kienbock's Disease is a disorder of the wrist. It is named for Dr. Robert Kienbock, a radiologist in Vienna, Austria who described osteomalacia of the lunate in 1910. It is breakdown of the lunate bone, a carpal bone in the wrist that articulates with the radius in the forearm. Specifical...
Kienbock's disease Template:Infobox Bone Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Kienbock's Disease is a disorder of the wrist. It is named for Dr. Robert Kienbock, a radiologist in Vienna, Austria who described osteomalacia of the lunate in 1910. It is breakdown of the lunate bone, a carpal bon...
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Kimishige Ishizaka
Kimishige Ishizaka Dr Template:Nihongo is a Japanese scientist who discovered the antibody class IgE in 1966. His work has been regarded as a major breakthrough in the understanding of allergy. He was awarded the 1973 Gairdner Foundation International Award and the 2000 Japan Prize for his work in immunology. He was el...
Kimishige Ishizaka Dr Template:Nihongo is a Japanese scientist who discovered the antibody class IgE in 1966.[1] His work has been regarded as a major breakthrough in the understanding of allergy. He was awarded the 1973 Gairdner Foundation International Award and the 2000 Japan Prize for his work in immunology.[2][3]...
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Knudson hypothesis
Knudson hypothesis # Overview The Knudson hypothesis is the hypothesis that cancer is the result of accumulated mutations to a cell's DNA. It was first proposed by Carl O. Nordling in 1953, and later formulated by Alfred G. Knudson in 1971. Knudson's work led indirectly to the identification of cancer-related genes. K...
Knudson hypothesis # Overview The Knudson hypothesis is the hypothesis that cancer is the result of accumulated mutations to a cell's DNA. It was first proposed by Carl O. Nordling in 1953,[1][2] and later formulated by Alfred G. Knudson in 1971.[3] Knudson's work led indirectly to the identification of cancer-related...
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Koebner phenomenon
Koebner phenomenon # Overview The Koebner phenomenon, also called the "Koebner response" or the "isomorphic response", refers to skin lesions appearing on lines of trauma. The Koebner phenomenon may result from either a linear exposure or irritation. # Historical Perspective The Koebner phenomenon was named after a ...
Koebner phenomenon Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview The Koebner phenomenon, also called the "Koebner response" or the "isomorphic response", refers to skin lesions appearing on lines of trauma.[1] The Koebner phenomenon may result from either a linear exposure or irritation. # Historica...
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Krypton difluoride
Krypton difluoride Krypton difluoride, KrF2, was the first compound of krypton discovered. It is a volatile, colourless solid. The structure of the KrF2 molecule is linear, with Kr−F distances of 188.9 pm. It reacts with strong Lewis acids to form salts of the KrF+ and Kr2F3+ cations. # Synthesis Krypton difluoride...
Krypton difluoride Template:Chembox new Krypton difluoride, KrF2, was the first compound of krypton discovered.[1] It is a volatile, colourless solid. The structure of the KrF2 molecule is linear, with Kr−F distances of 188.9 pm. It reacts with strong Lewis acids to form salts of the KrF+ and Kr2F3+ cations.[2] # ...
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Lower motor neuron
Lower motor neuron # Overview Lower motor neurons (LMNs) are the motor neurons connecting the brainstem and spinal cord to muscle fibers, bringing the nerve impulses from the upper motor neurons out to the muscles. # Classification Lower motor neurons are classified based on the type of muscle fiber they innervate: -...
Lower motor neuron # Overview Lower motor neurons (LMNs) are the motor neurons connecting the brainstem and spinal cord to muscle fibers, bringing the nerve impulses from the upper motor neurons out to the muscles. # Classification Lower motor neurons are classified based on the type of muscle fiber they innervate: -...
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Labor and Delivery
Labor and Delivery # Overview Labor and Delivery, a labor ward or a labour ward is a department of a hospital devoted to childbirth. In many hospitals, "Labor and Delivery" is one department and "Maternity", where a woman recovers following birth, is another. In the United States, it is common practice to move a wom...
Labor and Delivery Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Labor and Delivery, a labor ward or a labour ward is a department of a hospital devoted to childbirth. In many hospitals, "Labor and Delivery" is one department and "Maternity", where a woman recovers following birth, is another. In th...
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Lacrimal apparatus
Lacrimal apparatus The lacrimal apparatus is the physiologic system containing the orbital structures for tear production and drainage. It consists of: - (a) the lacrimal gland, which secretes the tears, and its excretory ducts, which convey the fluid to the surface of the eye; - (b) the lacrimal canaliculi, the lacrim...
Lacrimal apparatus Template:Infobox Anatomy Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] The lacrimal apparatus is the physiologic system containing the orbital structures for tear production and drainage[1]. It consists of: - (a) the lacrimal gland, which secretes the tears, and its excretory ducts, which conve...
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Lactococcus lactis
Lactococcus lactis Synonyms and keywords: L. lactis # Overview Lactococcus lactis is a gram-positive bacteria used extensively in the production of buttermilk and cheese. This group of bacteria, previously designated as lactic streptococci (Streptococcus lactis subsp. lactis or S. lactis subsp. cremoris) was placed i...
Lactococcus lactis Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Vendhan Ramanujam M.B.B.S [2] Synonyms and keywords: L. lactis # Overview Lactococcus lactis is a gram-positive bacteria used extensively in the production of buttermilk and cheese[1]. This group of bacteria, previously designated as lactic strep...
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Lamellae (zoology)
Lamellae (zoology) A lamella is a thin plate-like structure, often one amongst many lamellae very close to one another, with open space between. Aside from respiratory organs, they appear in other biological roles including filter feeding, the traction surfaces of geckos, and chloroplast membranes where high permeabil...
Lamellae (zoology) Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] A lamella is a thin plate-like structure, often one amongst many lamellae very close to one another, with open space between. Aside from respiratory organs, they appear in other biological roles including filter feeding, the traction surfaces of ge...
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Landmark Education
Landmark Education Landmark Education LLC (LE) offers training and development programs in over 20 countries. An employee-owned, private company, it has its headquarters in San Francisco, California. Its introductory course has the name The Landmark Forum. Landmark Education purchased the intellectual property of Wer...
Landmark Education Template:Protected Template:Infobox Company Landmark Education LLC (LE) offers training and development programs in over 20 countries. An employee-owned, private company, it has its headquarters in San Francisco, California. Its introductory course has the name The Landmark Forum. Landmark Educati...
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Laser applications
Laser applications There are many scientific, military, medical and commercial laser applications which have been developed since the invention of the laser in the 1958. The coherency, high monochromaticity, and ability to reach extremely high powers are all properties which allow for these specialized applications. ...
Laser applications There are many scientific, military, medical and commercial laser applications which have been developed since the invention of the laser in the 1958. The coherency, high monochromaticity, and ability to reach extremely high powers are all properties which allow for these specialized applications. ...
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Straight leg raise
Straight leg raise Synonyms and keywords: Lasègue's sign; lasègue test # Overview The straight leg raise is a test done during the physical examination to determine whether a patient with low back pain has an underlying herniated disk. # Historical Perspective It was named after Charles Lasègue (1816-1883). # Techni...
Straight leg raise Template:Search infobox Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Synonyms and keywords: Lasègue's sign; lasègue test # Overview The straight leg raise is a test done during the physical examination to determine whether a patient with low back pain has an underlying herniated disk. # Hist...
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Law of mass action
Law of mass action In chemistry, Law of Mass Action has two aspects: 1) the equilibrium aspect, concerning the composition of a reaction mixture at equilibrium and 2) the kinetic aspect concerning the rate equations for elementary reactions. Both aspects stem from the research by Guldberg and Waage (1864-1879) in which...
Law of mass action In chemistry, Law of Mass Action has two aspects: 1) the equilibrium aspect, concerning the composition of a reaction mixture at equilibrium and 2) the kinetic aspect concerning the rate equations for elementary reactions. Both aspects stem from the research by Guldberg and Waage (1864-1879) in whic...
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Lawesson's reagent
Lawesson's reagent Lawesson's reagent, or LR, is a chemical compound used in organic synthesis as a thiation agent. It is made by the reaction of anisole with phosphorus pentasulfide (P4S10). # History Lawesson's reagent was first made popular by Sven-Olov Lawesson, who did not, however, invent it. Lawesson's reagent...
Lawesson's reagent Lawesson's reagent, or LR, is a chemical compound used in organic synthesis as a thiation agent. It is made by the reaction of anisole with phosphorus pentasulfide (P4S10). # History Lawesson's reagent was first made popular by Sven-Olov Lawesson, who did not, however, invent it. Lawesson's reagen...
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Lazarus phenomenon
Lazarus phenomenon # Overview The Lazarus phenomenon is the unexpected return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after resuscitation has been abandoned. The term is named after Lazarus, who according to the Bible was raised from the dead by Jesus. Although no single cause has been identified, there have been several m...
Lazarus phenomenon Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview The Lazarus phenomenon is the unexpected return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after resuscitation has been abandoned. The term is named after Lazarus, who according to the Bible was raised from the dead by Jesus. Although no single ...
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Leader peptidase A
Leader peptidase A Synonyms and keywords: LepA; LepA peptidase # Overview Leader peptidase A (LepA) is an elongation factor that is thought to back-translocate on the ribosome during the translation of RNA to proteins in all prokaryotes and eukaryotes that have maintained functioning mitochondria. There are three pri...
Leader peptidase A Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Synonyms and keywords: LepA; LepA peptidase # Overview Leader peptidase A (LepA) is an elongation factor that is thought to back-translocate on the ribosome during the translation of RNA to proteins in all prokaryotes and eukaryotes that have maint...
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Left main bronchus
Left main bronchus # Overview The left main bronchus (or left primary bronchus, or left principal bronchus) is smaller in caliber but longer than the right, being nearly 5 cm long. It enters the root of the left lung opposite the sixth thoracic vertebra. It passes beneath the aortic arch, crosses in front of the esoph...
Left main bronchus Template:Infobox Anatomy Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview The left main bronchus (or left primary bronchus, or left principal bronchus) is smaller in caliber but longer than the right, being nearly 5 cm long. It enters the root of the left lung opposite the sixth thorac...
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Leukemoid reaction
Leukemoid reaction # Overview Leukemoid reaction is a reversible increase in production of white blood cells in response to a stimulus, with white blood cell count of more than 25,000-30,000 per mm3 . Leukocytosis is increase in white blood cell count of more than 10,000 per mm3 and when the count exceeds 25,000 per m...
Leukemoid reaction Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Shyam Patel [2] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jogeet Singh Sekhon, M.D. [3] # Overview Leukemoid reaction is a reversible increase in production of white blood cells in response to a stimulus, with white blood cell count of more than 25,000-30,00...
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Lifestyle diseases
Lifestyle diseases Lifestyle diseases (also called diseases of longevity or diseases of civilization) are diseases that appear to increase in frequency as countries become more industrialized and people live longer. They include Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, cancer, chronic liver disease or cirrhosis, Chronic O...
Lifestyle diseases Lifestyle diseases (also called diseases of longevity or diseases of civilization) are diseases that appear to increase in frequency as countries become more industrialized and people live longer. They include Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, cancer, chronic liver disease or cirrhosis, Chronic ...
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Ligamentum venosum
Ligamentum venosum 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 ...
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Optical microscope
Optical microscope # Overview The optical microscope, often referred to as the "light microscope", is a type of microscope which uses visible light and a system of lenses to magnify images of small samples. Optical microscopes are the oldest and simplest of the microscopes. There are non-optical microscopes, which req...
Optical microscope # Overview The optical microscope, often referred to as the "light microscope", is a type of microscope which uses visible light and a system of lenses to magnify images of small samples. Optical microscopes are the oldest and simplest of the microscopes. There are non-optical microscopes, which req...
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Lilium lancifolium
Lilium lancifolium Lilium lancifolium (syn. L. tigrinum) is a species of lily native to eastern Guam, in China, Korea and Japan. It is one of several species of lily to which the common name Tiger lily is applied, and the species most widely so known. Like other true lilies, the flowers are borne on an erect stem 80–20...
Lilium lancifolium Lilium lancifolium (syn. L. tigrinum) is a species of lily native to eastern Guam, in China, Korea and Japan. It is one of several species of lily to which the common name Tiger lily is applied, and the species most widely so known. Like other true lilies, the flowers are borne on an erect stem 80–2...
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Lily of the Valley
Lily of the Valley Convallaria majalis, commonly known as the Lily of the Valley or Lily-of-the-Valley, is the only species in the genus Convallaria in the flowering plant family Ruscaceae, formerly placed in the lily family Liliaceae or in its own family called Convallariaceae. This woodland plant is native throughout...
Lily of the Valley Convallaria majalis, commonly known as the Lily of the Valley or Lily-of-the-Valley, is the only species in the genus Convallaria in the flowering plant family Ruscaceae, formerly placed in the lily family Liliaceae or in its own family called Convallariaceae. This woodland plant is native throughou...
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Lip Reconstruction
Lip Reconstruction # Overview Lip Reconstruction may be required after trauma or surgical excision. The lips are considered the beginning of the oral cavity and they are the most common site of oral cavity cancer. Any reconstruction of the lips must include both functional and cosmetic considerations. The lips are ...
Lip Reconstruction Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Lip Reconstruction may be required after trauma or surgical excision. The lips are considered the beginning of the oral cavity and they are the most common site of oral cavity cancer. Any reconstruction of the lips must include both fu...
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Lipid polymorphism
Lipid polymorphism # Overview Polymorphism in biophysics is the aspect of the behaviour of lipids that influences their long-range order, i.e. how they aggregate. This can be in the form of spheres of lipid molecules (micelles), pairs of layers that face one another (lamellar phase, observed in biological system as a...
Lipid polymorphism # Overview Polymorphism in biophysics is the aspect of the behaviour of lipids that influences their long-range order, i.e. how they aggregate. This can be in the form of spheres of lipid molecules (micelles), pairs of layers that face one another (lamellar phase, observed in biological system as a...
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