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Order of reaction
Order of reaction The Order of reaction with respect to a certain reactant is defined, in chemical kinetics, as the power to which its concentration term in the rate equation is raised. For example, given a chemical reaction A + 2B → C with a rate equation r = k12, the reaction order with respect to A would be 1 and w...
Order of reaction The Order of reaction [1] with respect to a certain reactant is defined, in chemical kinetics, as the power to which its concentration term in the rate equation is raised. For example, given a chemical reaction A + 2B → C with a rate equation r = k[A]1[B]2, the reaction order with respect to A would ...
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Organic chemistry
Organic chemistry # Overview Organic chemistry is a discipline within chemistry which involves the scientific study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation (by synthesis or by other means) of chemical compounds consisting primarily of carbon and hydrogen, which may contain any number of o...
Organic chemistry Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Organic chemistry is a discipline within chemistry which involves the scientific study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation (by synthesis or by other means) of chemical compounds consisting primarily of ca...
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Orlistat overdose
Orlistat overdose # Overdosage topics Overdose Treatment ## Overdose Single doses of 800 mg XENICAL and multiple doses of up to 400 mg three times a day for 15 days have been studied in normal weight and obese subjects without significant adverse findings. Return to top ## Treatment Should a significant overdose of ...
Orlistat overdose Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overdosage topics Overdose Treatment ## Overdose Single doses of 800 mg XENICAL and multiple doses of up to 400 mg three times a day for 15 days have been studied in normal weight and obese subjects without significant adverse findings. Return to...
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Orthopedic pillow
Orthopedic pillow An orthopedic pillow is a pillow designed to correct body positioning in bed or while lying in any other surface. Its design conforms to orthopedic guidelines to ensure the right placement and support of one or more specific parts of the body to provide safe and healthy rest to the sleeper. It has bee...
Orthopedic pillow An orthopedic pillow is a pillow designed to correct body positioning in bed or while lying in any other surface. Its design conforms to orthopedic guidelines to ensure the right placement and support of one or more specific parts of the body to provide safe and healthy rest to the sleeper. It has be...
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Ortner's syndrome
Ortner's syndrome # Overview Ortner's syndrome is a rare cardiovocal syndrome and refers to recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy from cardiovascular disease . It was first described by N. Ortner, an Austrian physician, in 1897. The most common historical cause is a dilated left atrium due to mitral stenosis, but other cau...
Ortner's syndrome # Overview Ortner's syndrome is a rare cardiovocal syndrome and refers to recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy from cardiovascular disease [1]. It was first described by N. Ortner, an Austrian physician, in 1897. The most common historical cause is a dilated left atrium due to mitral stenosis, but other ...
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Otorrhea
Otorrhea overview # Overview Ear discharge may be caused by an irritation or inflamed tissue within the mastoid, ear canal, or middle ear. # Pathophysiology When the middle ear becomes acutely infected by bacteria, pressure builds up behind the ear drum, usually but not always causing pain. In severe or untreated cas...
Otorrhea overview Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Ear discharge may be caused by an irritation or inflamed tissue within the mastoid, ear canal, or middle ear. # Pathophysiology When the middle ear becomes acutely infected by bacteria, pressure builds up behind the ear drum, usually but...
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Over-illumination
Over-illumination Over-illumination is the presence of lighting intensity (illuminance) beyond that required for a specified activity. Over-illumination was commonly ignored between 1950 and 1995, especially in office and retail environments; only since then has the interior design community begun to reconsider this pr...
Over-illumination Over-illumination is the presence of lighting intensity (illuminance) beyond that required for a specified activity. Over-illumination was commonly ignored between 1950 and 1995,[2] especially in office and retail environments; only since then has the interior design community begun to reconsider thi...
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Overview template
Overview template # Introduction to the Overview Page The Overview page is a summary of all the other microchapters. The overview page for a microchaptered page will show the main subtitles of the page, with a brief overview of the content of each microchapter within each subtitle. This page is best created last, and ...
Overview template To go back to the main page, click here Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Charmaine Patel, M.D. [2]; Yazan Daaboul, M.D. Click here to view the Overview Template Statements for Each Microchapter. # Introduction to the Overview Page The Overview page is...
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Oxybutynin (oral)
Oxybutynin (oral) # 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 Wik...
Oxybutynin (oral) 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 intended ...
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Oxytocin receptor
Oxytocin receptor The oxytocin receptor, also known as OXTR, is a protein which functions as receptor for the hormone and neurotransmitter oxytocin. In humans, the oxytocin receptor is encoded by the OXTR gene which has been localized to human chromosome 3p25. # Function and location The OXTR protein belongs to the G-...
Oxytocin receptor The oxytocin receptor, also known as OXTR, is a protein which functions as receptor for the hormone and neurotransmitter oxytocin.[1][2] In humans, the oxytocin receptor is encoded by the OXTR gene[3][4] which has been localized to human chromosome 3p25.[5] # Function and location The OXTR protein b...
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Proteus mirabilis
Proteus mirabilis Proteus mirabilis is a Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacterium. It shows swarming, motility, and urease activity. P. mirabilis causes 90% of all 'Proteus' infections. It belongs to the Tribe Proteae. # Diagnosis An alkaline urine sample is a possible sign of P. mirabilis. P. mirabilis can be...
Proteus mirabilis Proteus mirabilis is a Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacterium. It shows swarming, motility, and urease activity. P. mirabilis causes 90% of all 'Proteus' infections. It belongs to the Tribe Proteae. # Diagnosis An alkaline urine sample is a possible sign of P. mirabilis. P. mirabilis can b...
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Platelet factor 4
Platelet factor 4 Platelet factor 4 (PF4) is a small cytokine belonging to the CXC chemokine family that is also known as chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 4 (CXCL4) . This chemokine is released from alpha-granules of activated platelets during platelet aggregation, and promotes blood coagulation by moderating the effects...
Platelet factor 4 Platelet factor 4 (PF4) is a small cytokine belonging to the CXC chemokine family that is also known as chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 4 (CXCL4) . This chemokine is released from alpha-granules of activated platelets during platelet aggregation, and promotes blood coagulation by moderating the effect...
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Palatal consonant
Palatal consonant Palatal consonants are consonants articulated with the body of the tongue raised against the hard palate (the middle part of the roof of the mouth). Consonants with the tip of the tongue curled back against the palate are called retroflex. The most common type of palatal consonant is the extremely com...
Palatal consonant Template:Place of articulation Palatal consonants are consonants articulated with the body of the tongue raised against the hard palate (the middle part of the roof of the mouth). Consonants with the tip of the tongue curled back against the palate are called retroflex. The most common type of palata...
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Palladium hydride
Palladium hydride Palladium hydride is metallic palladium that contains a substantial quantity of hydrogen within its crystal lattice. At room temperature and atmospheric pressure, palladium can absorb up to 900 times its own volume of hydrogen. This process is reversible. This property has been investigated because hy...
Palladium hydride Palladium hydride is metallic palladium that contains a substantial quantity of hydrogen within its crystal lattice. At room temperature and atmospheric pressure, palladium can absorb up to 900 times its own volume of hydrogen. This process is reversible. This property has been investigated because h...
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Panaeolus bispora
Panaeolus bispora Panaeolus bispora, also known as Copelandia bispora is a rare little brown mushroom that bruises blue and contains the hallucinogen psilocybin. This mushroom is similar macroscopically to Panaeolus tropicalis, Panaeolus cambodginiensis and Panaeolus cyanescens, but can be differentiated by its two spo...
Panaeolus bispora Template:Mycomorphbox Panaeolus bispora, also known as Copelandia bispora is a rare little brown mushroom that bruises blue and contains the hallucinogen psilocybin. This mushroom is similar macroscopically to Panaeolus tropicalis, Panaeolus cambodginiensis and Panaeolus cyanescens, but can be differ...
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Pancreatic trauma
Pancreatic trauma Contributors: Cafer Zorkun M.D., PhD. # Overview - In the acute setting, pancreatic injuries may result in death due to associated vascular injuries. - Delayed morbidity and mortality are usually caused by complications resulting from disruption of the pancreatic duct. - Duct injury may lead to comp...
Pancreatic trauma Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Contributors: Cafer Zorkun M.D., PhD. # Overview - In the acute setting, pancreatic injuries may result in death due to associated vascular injuries. - Delayed morbidity and mortality are usually caused by complications resulting from disruption of...
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Parathyroid gland
Parathyroid gland # Overview The parathyroid glands are small endocrine glands in the neck, usually located behind the thyroid gland, which produce parathyroid hormone. In rare cases the parathyroid glands are located within the thyroid glands. Most often there are four parathyroid glands, but some people have six or...
Parathyroid gland Template:Infobox Anatomy Editor-in-Chief: Larry Gordon, M.D. # Overview The parathyroid glands are small endocrine glands in the neck, usually located behind the thyroid gland, which produce parathyroid hormone. In rare cases the parathyroid glands are located within the thyroid glands. Most often ...
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Parathyroidectomy
Parathyroidectomy Parathyroidectomy is the surgical removal of one or more parathyroid glands. It is used in primary tumors or hyperplasia of the glands, especially when they produce excessive parathyroid hormone. As drugs such as Fosamax do not treat the underlying cause of parathyroid-related osteoporosis, surgery is...
Parathyroidectomy Template:Interventions infobox Parathyroidectomy is the surgical removal of one or more parathyroid glands. It is used in primary tumors or hyperplasia of the glands, especially when they produce excessive parathyroid hormone. As drugs such as Fosamax do not treat the underlying cause of parathyroid-...
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Paris quadrifolia
Paris quadrifolia Paris quadrifolia (Herb Paris, True-lover's Knot) is a species of the genus Paris in the family Melanthiaceae although authorities formerly regarded it as part of the Liliaceae family. It is related to Trillium with which it can be confused. Trillium however is generally 3-merous (3 leaves per whorl,...
Paris quadrifolia Template:Otheruses4 Paris quadrifolia (Herb Paris, True-lover's Knot) is a species of the genus Paris in the family Melanthiaceae although authorities formerly regarded it as part of the Liliaceae family. It is related to Trillium with which it can be confused. Trillium however is generally 3-merous...
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Patellar ligament
Patellar ligament # Overview The Patellar ligament (anterior ligament) is the central portion of the common tendon of the Quadriceps femoris, which is continued from the patella to the tuberosity of the tibia. It is a strong, flat, ligamentous band, about 8 cm. in length, attached, above, to the apex and adjoining mar...
Patellar ligament Template:Infobox Ligament # Overview The Patellar ligament (anterior ligament) is the central portion of the common tendon of the Quadriceps femoris, which is continued from the patella to the tuberosity of the tibia. It is a strong, flat, ligamentous band, about 8 cm. in length, attached, above, to...
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Paul Dudley White
Paul Dudley White Paul Dudley White (June 6, 1886 – October 31, 1973), American physician and cardiologist, was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, the son of Herbert Warren White and Elizabeth Abigail Dudley. White's interest in medicine was sparked early in life, when he accompanied his father, a family practitioner, on ...
Paul Dudley White Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Paul Dudley White (June 6, 1886 – October 31, 1973), American physician and cardiologist, was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, the son of Herbert Warren White and Elizabeth Abigail Dudley. White's interest in medicine was sparked early in life, when h...
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Pediatric urology
Pediatric urology Steven C. Campbell, M.D., Ph.D. # Overview Pediatric urology is a surgical subspecialty of medicine dealing with the disorders of children's genitourinary systems. Pediatric urologists provide care for both boys and girls ranging from birth to early adult age. The most common problems are those invol...
Pediatric urology Template:Search infobox Steven C. Campbell, M.D., Ph.D. # Overview Pediatric urology is a surgical subspecialty of medicine dealing with the disorders of children's genitourinary systems. Pediatric urologists provide care for both boys and girls ranging from birth to early adult age. The most common...
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Pediculus capitis
Pediculus capitis # Overview The head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) is an obligate, ectoparasitic, wingless insect spending its entire life on human scalp and feeding exclusively on human blood. Humans are the only known host of this parasite. Humans can also be infested with the pubic or crab louse (Pthirus pubis...
Pediculus capitis Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview The head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) is an obligate, ectoparasitic, wingless insect spending its entire life on human scalp and feeding exclusively on human blood. Humans are the only known host of this parasite. Humans can also be ...
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Pel-Ebstein fever
Pel-Ebstein fever # Overview Pel-Ebstein fever is a rarely seen condition noted in patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma in which the patient experiences fevers which cyclicly increase then decrease over an average period of 1 or two weeks. The same type of cyclic fever is also associated with other conditions such tuberc...
Pel-Ebstein fever Template:Search infobox Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Pel-Ebstein fever is a rarely seen condition noted in patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma in which the patient experiences fevers which cyclicly increase then decrease over an average period of 1 or two weeks. [1] The...
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Penile prosthesis
Penile prosthesis Synonyms and keywords: Penile implant # Overview A penile prosthesis is medical device implanted in a penis during a surgical procedure to enable an erection for satisfactory and satisfying sexual intercourse. The device is not used only in men with organic or treatment-resistant psychogenic impotenc...
Penile prosthesis Editor-in-Chief: Joel Gelman, M.D. [1], Director of the Center for Reconstructive Urology and Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Urology at the University of California, Irvine Synonyms and keywords: Penile implant # Overview A penile prosthesis is medical device implanted in ...
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Penis enlargement
Penis enlargement # Overview Penis enlargement procedures (sometimes referred to as "male enhancement procedures" in spam email and television advertisements) are techniques alleged to make the human penis larger. # Surgical methods Surgical techniques used for penis lengthening (enhancement phalloplasty) and penis w...
Penis enlargement Editors-In-Chief: Martin I. Newman, M.D., FACS, Cleveland Clinic Florida, [1]; Michel C. Samson, M.D., FRCSC, FACS [2]; and Joel Gelman, M.D. [3], Director of the Center for Reconstructive Urology and Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Urology at the University of California, ...
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Pentafluoroethane
Pentafluoroethane # Overview Pentafluoroethane, also called 1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoroethane, HFC-125, or R-125, is a refrigerant that has zero ozone depletion potential. It has the formula CF3CHF2. Pentafluoroethane in an azeotropic mixture with difluoromethane is known as R-410A, a common replacement for various chlorof...
Pentafluoroethane Template:Chembox new # Overview Pentafluoroethane, also called 1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoroethane, HFC-125, or R-125, is a refrigerant that has zero ozone depletion potential. It has the formula CF3CHF2. Pentafluoroethane in an azeotropic mixture with difluoromethane is known as R-410A, a common replaceme...
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Perforated septum
Perforated septum # Overview A perforated septum is a medical condition whereby the septum, the cartilaginous membrane dividing the nostrils, develops a hole or fissure. # Causes - Cocaine - Leprosy - Nosebleed (epistaxis) - Body piercing - Rhinoplasty complication - Wegener's granulomatosis. # Natural History, Comp...
Perforated septum Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview A perforated septum is a medical condition whereby the septum, the cartilaginous membrane dividing the nostrils, develops a hole or fissure. # Causes - Cocaine - Leprosy - Nosebleed (epistaxis) - Body piercing - Rhinoplasty complication ...
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Perilymph fistula
Perilymph fistula A labyrinthine fistula (or perilymph fistula) is leakage of inner ear fluid into the air filled middle ear. It is a cause of balance disorders and can be a complication of a stapedectomy. ABBREVIATIONS VZV= Varicella zoster virus, MRI= Magnetic resonance imaging, ESR= Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, E...
Perilymph fistula Template:Expand A labyrinthine fistula (or perilymph fistula) is leakage of inner ear fluid into the air filled middle ear. It is a cause of balance disorders and can be a complication of a stapedectomy. ABBREVIATIONS VZV= Varicella zoster virus, MRI= Magnetic resonance imaging, ESR= Erythrocyte sedi...
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Perinuclear space
Perinuclear space The space between the inner and outer nuclear membranes is called the perinuclear space. The perinuclear space (PNS) is joined with the lumen of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER). Width of the perinuclear space is about 20 - 40 nm. The perinulcear space is also called the perinuclear cisterna or n...
Perinuclear space Editor-In-Chief: Henry A. Hoff The space between the inner and outer nuclear membranes is called the perinuclear space. The perinuclear space (PNS) is joined with the lumen of the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER). Width of the perinuclear space is about 20 - 40 nm. The perinulcear space is also call...
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Period prevalence
Period prevalence Assistant Editor(s)-In-Chief: Kristin Feeney, B.S. # Overview In epidemiology, Period prevalence is the proportion of the population with a given disease or condition over a specific period of time. It could describe how many people in a population had a cold over the cold season in 2006, for example...
Period prevalence Assistant Editor(s)-In-Chief: Kristin Feeney, B.S. # Overview In epidemiology, Period prevalence is the proportion of the population with a given disease or condition over a specific period of time. It could describe how many people in a population had a cold over the cold season in 2006, for exampl...
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Periodontal probe
Periodontal probe # Overview A periodontal probe is an instrument in dentistry commonly used in the dental armamentarium. It is usually long, thin, and blunted at the end. The primary purpose of a periodontal probe is to measure pocket depths around a tooth in order to establish the state of health of the periodonti...
Periodontal probe Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview A periodontal probe is an instrument in dentistry commonly used in the dental armamentarium. It is usually long, thin, and blunted at the end. The primary purpose of a periodontal probe is to measure pocket depths around a tooth in orde...
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Periplasmic space
Periplasmic space The periplasmic space is the space seen between the plasma membrane and the outer membrane in the gram-negative bacteria. A very small periplasmic space between the plasma membrane and the peptidoglycan layer (cell wall) may be observed in the gram-positive bacteria (Zuber et al., 2006). The periplasm...
Periplasmic space The periplasmic space is the space seen between the plasma membrane and the outer membrane in the gram-negative bacteria. A very small periplasmic space between the plasma membrane and the peptidoglycan layer (cell wall) may be observed in the gram-positive bacteria (Zuber et al., 2006). The periplas...
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Personality style
Personality style Personality style has been defined as "an individual's relatively consistent inclinations and preferences across contexts." Personality can be defined as a dynamic and organized set of personal traits and patterns of behavior. "Personality includes attitudes, modes of thought, feelings, impulses,...
Personality style Personality style has been defined as "an individual's relatively consistent inclinations and preferences across contexts."[1] Personality can be defined as a dynamic and organized set of personal traits and patterns of behavior. "Personality includes attitudes, modes of thought, feelings, impul...
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Petroleum product
Petroleum product Petroleum products are useful materials derived from crude oil (petroleum) as it is processed in oil refineries. According to crude oil composition and demand, refineries can produce different shares of petroleum products. Largest share of oil products is used as energy carriers: various grades of fue...
Petroleum product Petroleum products are useful materials derived from crude oil (petroleum) as it is processed in oil refineries. According to crude oil composition and demand, refineries can produce different shares of petroleum products. Largest share of oil products is used as energy carriers: various grades of fu...
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Phalen's maneuver
Phalen's maneuver Synonyms and keywords: Phalen's sign; Phalen's test # Overview Phalen's maneuver is a diagnostic test for carpal tunnel syndrome in which the patient is asked to hold their wrist in complete and forced flexion (pushing the dorsal surfaces of both hands together) for 30–60 seconds. This maneuver mode...
Phalen's maneuver Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Synonyms and keywords: Phalen's sign; Phalen's test # Overview Phalen's maneuver is a diagnostic test for carpal tunnel syndrome in which the patient is asked to hold their wrist in complete and forced flexion (pushing the dorsal surfaces of both h...
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Phenylacetic acid
Phenylacetic acid 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 e...
Phenylacetic acid 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 [1] to indicate your interest in serving either as an Editor-In-Chief of t...
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Phlegmon
Phlegmon overview # Overview Phlegmon is a spreading diffuse inflammatory process with formation of suppurative/purulent exudate or pus. # Pathophysiology Factors affecting the development of phlegmons are virulence of bacteria and human's immunity strength defenses. # Causes Phlegmon is commonly caused by bacteria ...
Phlegmon overview Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Phlegmon is a spreading diffuse inflammatory process with formation of suppurative/purulent exudate or pus. # Pathophysiology Factors affecting the development of phlegmons are virulence of bacteria and human's immunity strength defenses...
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Phosphate budgets
Phosphate budgets "The amount of phosphate needed or available for a purpose, including estimates of phosphate in and phosphate out, and the phosphate form, determine the phosphate budget for a cell or an entire organism." Bold added. For a "standard man" of 70 kg the available phosphate is ~1.52 x 1025 molecules of ph...
Phosphate budgets Editor-In-Chief: Henry A. Hoff "The amount of phosphate needed or available for a purpose, including estimates of phosphate in and phosphate out, and the phosphate form, determine the phosphate budget for a cell or an entire organism."[1] Bold added. For a "standard man" of 70 kg the available phosph...
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Pineal gland cyst
Pineal gland cyst # Overview A pineal gland cyst is a cyst in the pineal gland, a small endocrine gland in the brain.. Statisically, these fluid-filled bodies appear on 1-4% of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans. They are more frequent at death, seen in 21-41% of autopsies, though researchers are not sure ...
Pineal gland cyst Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview A pineal gland cyst is a cyst in the pineal gland, a small endocrine gland in the brain.. Statisically, these fluid-filled bodies appear on 1-4% of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans. They are more frequent at death, seen in 2...
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Pineocytoma x ray
Pineocytoma x ray # Overview There are no x-ray findings associated with . OR An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of . Findings on an x-ray suggestive of/diagnostic of include , , and . OR There are no x-ray findings associated with . However, an x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of , which ...
Pineocytoma x ray Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sujit Routray, M.D. [2] Homa Najafi, M.D.[3] # Overview There are no x-ray findings associated with [disease name]. OR An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of [disease name]. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of/diagno...
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Pirimiphos-methyl
Pirimiphos-methyl # Overview Pirimiphos-methyl is a phosphorothioate used as an insecticide. It was originally developed by Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd., now Syngenta, in 1967. This is one of several compounds used for vector control of Triatoma. These insects are implicated in the transmission of Chagas diseas...
Pirimiphos-methyl Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2] # Overview Pirimiphos-methyl is a phosphorothioate used as an insecticide. It was originally developed by Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd., now Syngenta, in 1967.[1][dead link] This is one of several compounds used for vector control of Triatoma....
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Pituitary disease
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Plague of Cyprian
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Planetary science
Planetary science Planetary science, also known as planetology and closely related to planetary astronomy, is the science of planets, or planetary systems, and the solar system. Incorporating an interdisciplinary approach, planetary science draws from diverse sciences and may be considered a part of the Earth sciences...
Planetary science Template:Expand Planetary science, also known as planetology and closely related to planetary astronomy, is the science of planets, or planetary systems, and the solar system. Incorporating an interdisciplinary approach, planetary science draws from diverse sciences and may be considered a part of t...
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Plasma osmolality
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Plasmodium yoelii
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Pleurisy
Pleurisy overview # Overview Pleurisy is a disease state in which there is inflammation of the pleura, the lining of the pleural cavity, surrounding the lungs. A symptom associated with pleurisy or pleuritis is pleuritic chest pain. Pleuritic chest pain is defined as a sharp pain on either inspiration or expiration....
Pleurisy overview Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Pleurisy is a disease state in which there is inflammation of the pleura, the lining of the pleural cavity, surrounding the lungs. A symptom associated with pleurisy or pleuritis is pleuritic chest pain. Pleuritic chest pain is defined ...
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Pluteus salicinus
Pluteus salicinus Pluteus salicinus is a hallucinogenic mushroom which grows on wood and is widely distributed. # Description The cap is 2 to 8 cm across, convex to plane, gray, smooth with tiny scales near the center, darker at the margin, often with blue or greenish stains. The gills are free and start out white, t...
Pluteus salicinus Template:Mycomorphbox Pluteus salicinus is a hallucinogenic mushroom which grows on wood and is widely distributed. # Description The cap is 2 to 8 cm across, convex to plane, gray, smooth with tiny scales near the center, darker at the margin, often with blue or greenish stains. The gills are free...
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Pneumopericardium
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Population growth
Population growth Population growth is the change in population over time, and can be quantified as the change in the number of individuals in a population per unit time. The term population growth can technically refer to any species, but almost always refers to humans, and it is often used informally for the more spe...
Population growth Population growth is the change in population over time, and can be quantified as the change in the number of individuals in a population per unit time. The term population growth can technically refer to any species, but almost always refers to humans, and it is often used informally for the more sp...
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Portal venous gas
Portal venous gas # Overview Portal venous gas is the ominous sign in the clinical setting of mesenteric ischemia in adults or necrotizing enterocolitis. Mortality rates associated with portal venous system gas are 29%–43%. Other reported causes of portal venous system gas are pancreatitis, abdominal abscess, small bo...
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Positive deviance
Positive deviance In quality improvement, Positive deviance is a "bottom-up" approach to quality improvement. An description of this method was: - "Develop case definitions" - "Identify four to six people who have achieved an unexpected good outcome despite high risk" - "Interview and observe these people to discover u...
Positive deviance In quality improvement, Positive deviance is a "bottom-up" approach to quality improvement[1]. An description of this method was[2]: - "Develop case definitions" - "Identify four to six people who have achieved an unexpected good outcome despite high risk" - "Interview and observe these people to dis...
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Positive feedback
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Posterior chamber
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Potassium citrate
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Potassium acetate
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Potassium bromide
Potassium bromide Potassium bromide (KBr) is a salt, widely used as an anticonvulsant and a sedative in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its action is due to the bromide ion (sodium bromide is equally effective). Potassium bromide is presently used as veterinary drug, as an antiepileptic medication for dogs and ...
Potassium bromide Template:Chembox new Potassium bromide (KBr) is a salt, widely used as an anticonvulsant and a sedative in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its action is due to the bromide ion (sodium bromide is equally effective). Potassium bromide is presently used as veterinary drug, as an antiepileptic me...
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Potassium lactate
Potassium lactate # Overview Potassium lactate is a compound with formula KC3H5O3, or H3C-CHOH-COOK. It is the potassium salt of lactic acid. It is produced by neutralizing lactic acid which is fermented from a sugar source. It has E number "E326". Potassium lactate is a liquid product that is usually 60% solids but...
Potassium lactate Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Potassium lactate is a compound with formula KC3H5O3, or H3C-CHOH-COOK. It is the potassium salt of lactic acid. It is produced by neutralizing lactic acid which is fermented from a sugar source. It has E number "E326". Potassium lactat...
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Potassium nitrate
Potassium nitrate Potassium nitrate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula KNO3. A naturally occurring mineral source of nitrogen, KNO3 constitutes a critical oxidizing component of black powder gunpowder. In the past it was also used for several kinds of burning fuses, including slow matches. Since potassium...
Potassium nitrate Template:Chembox new Potassium nitrate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula KNO3. A naturally occurring mineral source of nitrogen, KNO3 constitutes a critical oxidizing component of black powder gunpowder. In the past it was also used for several kinds of burning fuses, including slow ma...
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Potassium sorbate
Potassium sorbate Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. Its primary use is as a food preservative (E number 202). Potassium sorbate is effective in a variety of applications including food, wine, and personal care. # Chemistry The molecular formula of potassium sorbate is C6H7O2K and its systematic ...
Potassium sorbate Template:Chembox new Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. Its primary use is as a food preservative (E number 202). Potassium sorbate is effective in a variety of applications including food, wine, and personal care. # Chemistry The molecular formula of potassium sorbate is C6H7O...
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Potassium sulfide
Potassium sulfide Potassium sulfide is the chemical compound with the formula K2S. It is an inorganic polymer with the "antifluorite structure," which means that the small K+ ions occupy the tetrahedral (F−) sites in fluorite, and the larger S2− centers occupy the eight-coordinate (Ca2+) sites. Li2S, Na2S, and Rb2S c...
Potassium sulfide Template:Chembox new Potassium sulfide is the chemical compound with the formula K2S. It is an inorganic polymer with the "antifluorite structure," which means that the small K+ ions occupy the tetrahedral (F−) sites in fluorite, and the larger S2− centers occupy the eight-coordinate (Ca2+) sites. ...
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Protein precursor
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Prescription drug
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Prickle (protein)
Prickle (protein) The first prickle protein was identified in Drosophila as a planar cell polarity protein. Vertebrate prickle-1 was first found as a rat protein that binds to a transcription factor, neuron-restrictive silencer factor (NRSF). It was then recognized that other vertebrates including mice and humans have ...
Prickle (protein) Template:ProteinShort The first prickle protein was identified in Drosophila as a planar cell polarity protein. Vertebrate prickle-1 was first found as a rat protein that binds to a transcription factor, neuron-restrictive silencer factor (NRSF). It was then recognized that other vertebrates includin...
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Primum non nocere
Primum non nocere Primum non nocere is a Latin phrase that means "First, do no harm." The phrase is sometimes recorded as primum nil nocere. It is one of the principal precepts all medical students are taught in medical school. It reminds a physician that he or she must consider the possible harm that any intervention...
Primum non nocere Primum non nocere is a Latin phrase that means "First, do no harm." The phrase is sometimes recorded as primum nil nocere. It is one of the principal precepts all medical students are taught in medical school. It reminds a physician that he or she must consider the possible harm that any interventio...
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Progeria
Progeria overview # Overview # Historical Perspective Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome or progeria was first discovered by DeBusk and the name was given by Hastings Gilford. Dyck et al reported a patient who had progeria and underwent coronary artery bypass surgery and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty.De Pau...
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Protamine Sulfate
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Prunus virginiana
Prunus virginiana # Overview Prunus virginiana, commonly called bitter-berry,chokecherry, Virginia bird cherryand western chokecherry(also black chokecherry for P. virginiana var. demissa, is a species of bird cherry (Prunus subgenus Padus) native to North America; the natural historic range of P. virginiana includes ...
Prunus virginiana Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Prunus virginiana, commonly called bitter-berry,chokecherry, Virginia bird cherryand western chokecherry(also black chokecherry for P. virginiana var. demissa, is a species of bird cherry (Prunus subgenus Padus) native to North America; t...
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Prurigo nodularis
Prurigo nodularis # Overview Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a skin disease characterised by pruritic (itchy) nodules which usually appear on the arms or legs. Patients often present with multiple excoriated lesions caused by scratching. # History It was first described by Hyde and Montgomery in 1909. # Causes The cause i...
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Psychodermatology
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Psycholinguistics
Psycholinguistics Psycholinguistics or psychology of language is the study of the psychological and neurobiological factors that enable humans to acquire, use, and understand language. Initial forays into psycholinguistics were largely philosophical ventures, due mainly to a lack of cohesive data on how the human brain...
Psycholinguistics Template:Psychology Psycholinguistics or psychology of language is the study of the psychological and neurobiological factors that enable humans to acquire, use, and understand language. Initial forays into psycholinguistics were largely philosophical ventures, due mainly to a lack of cohesive data o...
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Pulsatile insulin
Pulsatile insulin Pulsatile insulin describes in a literal sense the injection of insulin in pulses versus continuous infusions. Injection of insulin in pulses mimics the physiological secretions of insulin by the pancreas into the portal vein which then drains into the liver. In healthy, non-diabetic individuals, panc...
Pulsatile insulin Pulsatile insulin describes in a literal sense the injection of insulin in pulses versus continuous infusions. Injection of insulin in pulses mimics the physiological secretions of insulin by the pancreas into the portal vein which then drains into the liver. In healthy, non-diabetic individuals, pan...
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Pyridoxine (oral)
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Quantum chemistry
Quantum chemistry Quantum chemistry is a branch of theoretical chemistry, which applies quantum mechanics and quantum field theory to address issues and problems in chemistry. The description of the electronic behavior of atoms and molecules as pertaining to their reactivity is one of the applications of quantum chemis...
Quantum chemistry Quantum chemistry is a branch of theoretical chemistry, which applies quantum mechanics and quantum field theory to address issues and problems in chemistry. The description of the electronic behavior of atoms and molecules as pertaining to their reactivity is one of the applications of quantum chemi...
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Quantum mechanics
Quantum mechanics # Overview In physics, quantum mechanics is the study of the relationship between energy quanta (radiation) and matter, in particular that between valence shell electrons and photons. Quantum mechanics is a fundamental branch of physics with wide applications in both experimental and theoretical phys...
Quantum mechanics Template:Seeintro # Overview In physics, quantum mechanics is the study of the relationship between energy quanta (radiation) and matter, in particular that between valence shell electrons and photons. Quantum mechanics is a fundamental branch of physics with wide applications in both experimental a...
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Quinidine sulfate
Quinidine sulfate # 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 Wik...
Quinidine sulfate Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Gerald Chi # 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 ed...
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RNA polymerase II
RNA polymerase II RNA polymerase II (also called RNAP II and Pol II) is an enzyme found in eukaryotic cells. It catalyzes the transcription of DNA to synthesize precursors of mRNA and most snRNA and microRNA. A 550 kDa complex of 12 subunits, RNAP II is the most studied type of RNA polymerase. A wide range of transcrip...
RNA polymerase II RNA polymerase II (also called RNAP II and Pol II) is an enzyme found in eukaryotic cells. It catalyzes the transcription of DNA to synthesize precursors of mRNA and most snRNA and microRNA.[1] A 550 kDa complex of 12 subunits, RNAP II is the most studied type of RNA polymerase. A wide range of trans...
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Radiation colitis
Radiation colitis For the main page on colitis, please click here For more information on allergic colitis, please click here For more information on infectious colitis, please click here For more information on ischemic colitis, please click here For more information on chemical colitis, please click here For more inf...
Radiation colitis For the main page on colitis, please click here For more information on allergic colitis, please click here For more information on infectious colitis, please click here For more information on ischemic colitis, please click here For more information on chemical colitis, please click here For more in...
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Radioactive waste
Radioactive waste Radioactive wastes are waste types containing radioactive chemical elements that do not have a practical purpose. They are sometimes the products of nuclear processes, such as nuclear fission. However, industries not directly connected to the nuclear industry can produce large quantities of radioactiv...
Radioactive waste Template:Uspov Radioactive wastes are waste types containing radioactive chemical elements that do not have a practical purpose. They are sometimes the products of nuclear processes, such as nuclear fission. However, industries not directly connected to the nuclear industry can produce large quantiti...
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Rafiq Abdus Sabir
Rafiq Abdus Sabir An American doctor convicted of supporting terrorism, Rafiq Abdus Sabir had agreed to provide medical treatment to insurgents wounded in the US-led Invasion of Iraq. Born in New York, Sabir was raised by his mentally-ill mother after his father abandoned the family. He graduated from Columbia Universi...
Rafiq Abdus Sabir An American doctor convicted of supporting terrorism, Rafiq Abdus Sabir had agreed to provide medical treatment to insurgents wounded in the US-led Invasion of Iraq. Born in New York, Sabir was raised by his mentally-ill mother after his father abandoned the family[1]. He graduated from Columbia Univ...
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Ranitidine (oral)
Ranitidine (oral) prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by certain foods and beverages - Content - Studies available to date have not assessed the safety of ranitidine in uncomplicated duodenal ulcer for periods of more than 8 weeks. - Maintenance therapy for duodenal ulcer pat...
Ranitidine (oral) prevents heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach brought on by certain foods and beverages - Content - Studies available to date have not assessed the safety of ranitidine in uncomplicated duodenal ulcer for periods of more than 8 weeks. - Maintenance therapy for duodenal ulcer p...
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Rapunzel syndrome
Rapunzel syndrome Rapunzel Syndrome (also known as Trichobezoar) is an extremely rare intestinal condition in humans resulting from the consumption of hair. It is named after the beautiful long-haired character Rapunzel in the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. Its characteristics include: - The body of a trichobezoar (...
Rapunzel syndrome Rapunzel Syndrome (also known as Trichobezoar) is an extremely rare intestinal condition in humans resulting from the consumption of hair. It is named after the beautiful long-haired character Rapunzel in the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. Its characteristics include: - The body of a trichobezoar ...
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Rational Recovery
Rational Recovery Rational Recovery (RR) is a source of counseling, guidance, and direct instruction on self-recovery from addiction, alcohol and other drugs through planned, permanent abstinence designed as an alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Twelve step programs. RR was founded in 1986 by Jack Trimpey, a ...
Rational Recovery Rational Recovery (RR) is a source of counseling, guidance, and direct instruction on self-recovery from addiction, alcohol and other drugs through planned, permanent abstinence designed as an alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Twelve step programs. RR was founded in 1986 by Jack Trimpey, a...
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Raymond Vieussens
Raymond Vieussens Raymond Vieussens (ca. 1635 - August 16, 1715) was a French anatomist from Vigan. He studied medicine at the University of Montpellier where he earned his degree in 1670. He later became head physician at Hôtel Dieu Saint-Eloi in Montpellier. There is uncertainty regarding the exact year of Vieussens ...
Raymond Vieussens Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Raymond Vieussens (ca. 1635 - August 16, 1715) was a French anatomist from Vigan. He studied medicine at the University of Montpellier where he earned his degree in 1670. He later became head physician at Hôtel Dieu Saint-Eloi in Montpellier. There i...
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Raynaud's disease
Raynaud's disease # Overview Raynaud disease (RAY-noz) is a condition that affects blood flow to the extremities which include the fingers, toes, nose and ears when exposed to temperature changes or stress. It was named after Maurice Raynaud (1834 - 1881), a French physician who first described it in 1862. # Symptoms...
Raynaud's disease For patient information click here Editors-In-Chief: Asghar Fakhri, M.D. and Duane S. Pinto, M.D. # Overview Raynaud disease (RAY-noz) is a condition that affects blood flow to the extremities which include the fingers, toes, nose and ears when exposed to temperature changes or stress. It was named ...
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Reaction quotient
Reaction quotient # Overview In chemistry, reaction quotient is a quantitative measure of the extent of reaction, the relative proportion of products and reactants present in the reaction mixture at some instant of time. For a chemical mixture with certain initial concentrations of reactants and products, it is usefu...
Reaction quotient # Overview In chemistry, reaction quotient is a quantitative measure of the extent of reaction, the relative proportion of products and reactants present in the reaction mixture at some instant of time. Template:Chemical equilibria For a chemical mixture with certain initial concentrations of reacta...
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Receptive aphasia
Receptive aphasia # Overview Receptive aphasia, or Wernicke’s aphasia, fluent aphasia, or sensory aphasia is the most common type of aphasia, often (but not always) caused by neurological damage (stroke) to Wernicke’s area in the brain (Broddman area 22, in the posterior part of the superior temporal gyrus of the domi...
Receptive aphasia Template:DiseaseDisorder infobox Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Receptive aphasia, or Wernicke’s aphasia, fluent aphasia, or sensory aphasia is the most common type of aphasia, often (but not always) caused by neurological damage (stroke) to Wernicke’s area in the brai...
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Red Osier Dogwood
Red Osier Dogwood The Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea, syn. C. stolonifera, Swida sericea) is a species of dogwood native throughout northern and western North America from Alaska east to Newfoundland, south to Durango and Nuevo León in the west, and Illinois and Virginia in the east. Other names include Redtwig Dogw...
Red Osier Dogwood The Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea, syn. C. stolonifera, Swida sericea) is a species of dogwood native throughout northern and western North America from Alaska east to Newfoundland, south to Durango and Nuevo León in the west, and Illinois and Virginia in the east. Other names include Redtwig Dog...
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Red wine headache
Red wine headache # Overview Red wine headache (RWH) is a bad headache often accompanied by nausea and flushing that occurs in many people after drinking even a single glass of red wine. This syndrome can sometimes develop within 15 minutes of consumption of the wine. The condition does not occur after consumption of ...
Red wine headache Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Red wine headache (RWH) is a bad headache often accompanied by nausea and flushing that occurs in many people after drinking even a single glass of red wine. This syndrome can sometimes develop within 15 minutes of consumption of the wine...
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Reed canary grass
Reed canary grass Reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea) is a tall, coarse-looking perennial grass that commonly forms extensive single-species stands along the margins of lakes and streams and in wet open areas, with a wide distribution in Europe, Asia, northern Africa and North America. The stems can reach 2 m in h...
Reed canary grass Reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea) is a tall, coarse-looking perennial grass that commonly forms extensive single-species stands along the margins of lakes and streams and in wet open areas, with a wide distribution in Europe, Asia, northern Africa and North America. The stems can reach 2 m in ...
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Refractory period
Refractory period # Overview In physiology, a refractory period is a period of time during which an organ or cell is incapable of repeating a particular action, or (more precisely) the amount of time it takes for an excitable membrane to be ready for a second stimulus once it returns to its resting state following an ...
Refractory period Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview In physiology, a refractory period is a period of time during which an organ or cell is incapable of repeating a particular action, or (more precisely) the amount of time it takes for an excitable membrane to be ready for a second stimulu...
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Refsum's syndrome
Refsum's syndrome Refsum Disease (also called Refsum's Syndrome) is a genetic disorder that primarily affects the nervous system with a series of debilitating symptoms. Some symptoms include: degenerative nerve disease (peripheral neuropathy); vision loss (retinitis pigmentosa); loss of muscle control/coordination (at...
Refsum's syndrome Refsum Disease (also called Refsum's Syndrome) is a genetic disorder that primarily affects the nervous system with a series of debilitating symptoms. Some symptoms include: degenerative nerve disease (peripheral neuropathy); vision loss (retinitis pigmentosa); loss of muscle control/coordination (a...
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Regressive autism
Regressive autism Regressive autism occurs when a child appears to develop typically but then starts to lose speech and social skills at about the age of 18 months and is later diagnosed with autism. Other terms used to describe regression in children with autism are autism with regression, autistic regression, setback...
Regressive autism Regressive autism occurs when a child appears to develop typically but then starts to lose speech and social skills at about the age of 18 months and is later diagnosed with autism. Other terms used to describe regression in children with autism are autism with regression, autistic regression, setbac...
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Regulatory T cell
Regulatory T cell Regulatory T cells (sometimes known as suppressor T cells) are a specialized subpopulation of T cells that act to suppress activation of the immune system and thereby maintain immune system homeostasis and tolerance to self-antigens. The existence of a dedicated population of suppressive T cells was ...
Regulatory T cell Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Regulatory T cells (sometimes known as suppressor T cells) are a specialized subpopulation of T cells that act to suppress activation of the immune system and thereby maintain immune system homeostasis and tolerance to self-antigens. The existence o...
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Renal circulation
Renal circulation The renal circulation receives around 20% of the cardiac output. It branches from the abdominal aorta and returns blood to the ascending vena cava. It is the blood supply to the kidney, and contains many specialized blood vessels. # Circulation The table below shows the path that blood takes when it ...
Renal circulation The renal circulation receives around 20% of the cardiac output. It branches from the abdominal aorta and returns blood to the ascending vena cava. It is the blood supply to the kidney, and contains many specialized blood vessels. # Circulation The table below shows the path that blood takes when it...
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Respiration organ
Respiration organ Breathing / Respiration organs are used by most, or all, animals to exchange the gasses necessary for their life functions, known as respiration. These organs come in many forms, some of them apparently having independently evolved: - skin -- some aquatic, or small terrestrial (some of the smallest sp...
Respiration organ Breathing / Respiration organs are used by most, or all, animals to exchange the gasses necessary for their life functions, known as respiration. These organs come in many forms, some of them apparently having independently evolved: - skin -- some aquatic, or small terrestrial (some of the smallest s...
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Respiratory burst
Respiratory burst Respiratory burst is the rapid release of reactive oxygen species (superoxide radical and hydrogen peroxide) from different types of cells. Usually it denotes the release of these chemicals from immune cells, e.g. neutrophils and macrophages, as they come into contact with different bacteria or fungi....
Respiratory burst Template:WikiDoc Cardiology News Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Respiratory burst is the rapid release of reactive oxygen species (superoxide radical and hydrogen peroxide) from different types of cells. Usually it denotes the release of these chemicals from immune cells, e.g. neu...
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Respiratory tract
Respiratory tract In humans the respiratory tract is the part of the anatomy that has to do with the process of respiration. The respiratory tract is divided into 3 segments: - Upper respiratory tract: nose and nasal passages, paranasal sinuses, and throat or pharynx - Respiratory airways: voice box or larynx, trachea,...
Respiratory tract In humans the respiratory tract is the part of the anatomy that has to do with the process of respiration. The respiratory tract is divided into 3 segments: - Upper respiratory tract: nose and nasal passages, paranasal sinuses, and throat or pharynx - Respiratory airways: voice box or larynx, trachea...
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Retrograde P wave
Retrograde P wave # Overview A retrograde P wave is a an atrial P wave on the elctrocardiogram that is inverted or upside down most often in leads II, III or aVF. # Causes - Low atrial focus to the rhythm (narrow QRS complex present) - Retrograde or backward electrical conduction from the AV node or ventricles to the...
Retrograde P wave Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview A retrograde P wave is a an atrial P wave on the elctrocardiogram that is inverted or upside down most often in leads II, III or aVF. # Causes - Low atrial focus to the rhythm (narrow QRS complex present) - Retrograde or backward electri...
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