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c32496b48fdb3e55c5b9e647bacd17c0693a4ab7 | wikidoc | Anthropomorphism | Anthropomorphism
Anthropomorphism is the attribution of uniquely human characteristics to non-human creatures and beings, natural and supernatural phenomena, material states and objects or abstract concepts. Subjects for anthropomorphism commonly include animals and plants depicted as creatures with human motivation ab... | Anthropomorphism
Anthropomorphism is the attribution of uniquely human characteristics to non-human creatures and beings, natural and supernatural phenomena, material states and objects or abstract concepts. Subjects for anthropomorphism commonly include animals and plants depicted as creatures with human motivation a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Anthropomorphism | |
32198c77c4bbc4003126d03679d8d043ec66b3f3 | wikidoc | H1 antihistamine | H1 antihistamine
# Overview
An H1-antihistamine is a histamine antagonist that serves to reduce or eliminate effects mediated by histamine, an endogenous chemical mediator released during allergic reactions, through action at the H1 receptor. Only agents where the main therapeutic effect is mediated by negative modula... | H1 antihistamine
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
An H1-antihistamine is a histamine antagonist that serves to reduce or eliminate effects mediated by histamine, an endogenous chemical mediator released during allergic reactions, through action at the H1 receptor. Only agents where the ma... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Anti-histamine | |
b1155e73bedfe58ba050d920ed637a09a1d6ba67 | wikidoc | Antihypertensive | Antihypertensive
# Overview
Antihypertensives are a class of drugs that are used in medicine and pharmacology to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). There are many classes of antihypertensives, which—by varying means—act by lowering blood pressure. Evidence suggests that reduction of the blood pressure by 5-6 mm... | Antihypertensive
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Antihypertensives are a class of drugs that are used in medicine and pharmacology to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). There are many classes of antihypertensives, which—by varying means—act by lowering blood pressure. Evidence sug... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Anti-hypertensive | |
d1cc20dec26d5d0b0397da14fd26f5612a83395b | wikidoc | Antifibrinolytic | Antifibrinolytic
Antifibrinolytics, such as aminocaproic acid (ε-aminocaproic acid) and tranexamic acid are used as inhibitors of fibrinolysis, which act by blocking the lysine-binding site on plasmin.
Tranexamic acid may reduce bleeding after orthopedic surgery. Tranexamic acid may better than aminocaproic acid for re... | Antifibrinolytic
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Antifibrinolytics, such as aminocaproic acid (ε-aminocaproic acid) and tranexamic acid are used as inhibitors of fibrinolysis, which act by blocking the lysine-binding site on plasmin.
Tranexamic acid may reduce bleeding after orthopedic surgery[1]. T... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Antifibrinolytic | |
2879c764449b005f2c8c4c561f517a37051ecdaa | wikidoc | Anxiety | Anxiety overview
# Overview
Anxiety is a physiological state characterized by cognitive, somatic, emotional, and behavioral components. These components combine to create the feelings that we typically recognize as fear, apprehension, or worry. Anxiety is often accompanied by physical sensations such as heart palpita... | Anxiety overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vindhya BellamKonda, M.B.B.S [2]
# Overview
Anxiety is a physiological state characterized by cognitive, somatic, emotional, and behavioral components. These components combine to create the feelings that we typically r... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Anxiety_overview | |
3b225dc4bbd7040fdcc51b60446d2639ec0f0cf5 | wikidoc | Aphasia | Aphasia overview
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# Overview
Aphasia (or aphemia) is a loss of the ability to produce and/or comprehend language, due to injury to brain areas specialized for these functions. It is not a result of deficits in sensory, in... | Aphasia overview
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# Overview
Aphasia (or aphemia) is a loss of the ability to produce and/or comprehend language, due to injury to brain areas specialized for these functions. It is not a result of deficits in sensory, i... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Aphasia_overview | |
668861e8cf3935c358fc767285655ac10291de79 | wikidoc | Apolipoprotein B | Apolipoprotein B
Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the APOB gene.
# Function
Apolipoprotein B is the primary apolipoprotein of chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL, and LDL particles (LDL - known commonly by the misnomer "bad cholesterol" when in reference to both heart disease and vascular disease ... | Apolipoprotein B
Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the APOB gene.
# Function
Apolipoprotein B is the primary apolipoprotein of chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL, and LDL particles (LDL - known commonly by the misnomer "bad cholesterol" when in reference to both heart disease and vascular disease... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/ApoB | |
a341b660f21ea590d263e69b9a33e0349b56b204 | wikidoc | Apolipoprotein E | Apolipoprotein E
Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) is a class of proteins involved in the metabolism of fats in the body. It is important in Alzheimer's disease and cardiovascular disease.
Lipoproteins are molecules composed of fats and proteins. Apolipoprotein E is a fat-binding protein (apolipoprotein) that is part of the chyl... | Apolipoprotein E
Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) is a class of proteins involved in the metabolism of fats in the body. It is important in Alzheimer's disease and cardiovascular disease.[1]
Lipoproteins are molecules composed of fats and proteins. Apolipoprotein E is a fat-binding protein (apolipoprotein) that is part of the ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/ApoE2 | |
d74d8139c76437f5288f0f0b1d94f721110d50ad | wikidoc | Apolipoprotein D | Apolipoprotein D
Apolipoprotein D is a protein that in humans is encoded by the APOD gene. Unlike other lipoproteins, which are mainly produced in the liver, apolipoprotein D is mainly produced in the brain and testes.
# Function
Apolipoprotein D (Apo-D) is a component of high-density lipoprotein that has no marked si... | Apolipoprotein D
Apolipoprotein D is a protein that in humans is encoded by the APOD gene.[1][2][3] Unlike other lipoproteins, which are mainly produced in the liver, apolipoprotein D is mainly produced in the brain and testes.[4]
# Function
Apolipoprotein D (Apo-D) is a component of high-density lipoprotein that has... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Apolipoprotein_D | |
86d63c1ea8cef2f6751226d5129e93a651f30749 | wikidoc | Apolipoprotein H | Apolipoprotein H
Apolipoprotein H (Apo-H), previously known as β2-glycoprotein I and beta-2 glycoprotein I, is a 38 kDa multifunctional apolipoprotein that in humans is encoded by the APOH gene. One of its functions is to bind cardiolipin. When bound the structure of cardiolipin and Apo-H both undergo large changes in ... | Apolipoprotein H
Apolipoprotein H (Apo-H), previously known as β2-glycoprotein I and beta-2 glycoprotein I, is a 38 kDa multifunctional apolipoprotein that in humans is encoded by the APOH gene[citation needed]. One of its functions is to bind cardiolipin. When bound the structure of cardiolipin and Apo-H both undergo... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Apolipoprotein_H | |
13b78f6e016d34852b12014afc7179d80c25ddb2 | wikidoc | Apolipoprotein O | Apolipoprotein O
Apolipoprotein O also known as protein FAM121B is a protein that in humans is encoded by the APOO gene. APOO is a member of the apolipoprotein family.
The human, apolipoprotein O is a 198 amino acids protein that contains a 23 amino acids long signal peptide. The apoprotein is secreted by a microsomal... | Apolipoprotein O
Apolipoprotein O also known as protein FAM121B is a protein that in humans is encoded by the APOO gene. APOO is a member of the apolipoprotein family.[1]
The human, apolipoprotein O is a 198 amino acids protein that contains a 23 amino acids long signal peptide. The apoprotein is secreted by a micros... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Apolipoprotein_O | |
da7d126ebda96a77ee2a35f266909d0321c6dd1d | wikidoc | Aqueous solution | Aqueous solution
# Overview
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An aqueous solution is a solution in which the solvent is water. It is usually shown in chemical equations as a subscript (aq). The word aqueous means pertaining to, related to, similar to, or dissolved in ... | Aqueous solution
# Overview
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An aqueous solution is a solution in which the solvent is water. It is usually shown in chemical equations as a subscript (aq). The word aqueous means pertaining to, related to, similar to, or dissolved in ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Aqueous | |
7c74c753c5d4fda23a5d76ca772eb8c211fb414e | wikidoc | Arachidonic acid | Arachidonic acid
# Overview
Arachidonic acid (AA) is an omega-6 fatty acid 20:4(ω-6).
It is the counterpart to the saturated arachidic acid found in peanut oil, (L. arachis – peanut.)
# Chemical characteristics
Chemically, arachidonic acid is a carboxylic acid with a 20-carbon chain and four cis double bonds; the fir... | Arachidonic acid
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# Overview
Arachidonic acid (AA) is an omega-6 fatty acid 20:4(ω-6).
It is the counterpart to the saturated arachidic acid found in peanut oil, (L. arachis – peanut.)[1]
# Chemical characteristics
Chemically, arachidonic acid is a carboxylic acid with a 20-carbon chain and four ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Arachidonic_acid | |
2ae3c69c17c633bee245adef09230cd323299065 | wikidoc | Arnold Markowitz | Arnold Markowitz
Arnold Markowitz, M.S.W. is a Jewish American social worker, psychotherapist, and researcher of cults. He is the Director of the Cult Hot Line and Clinic of the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services in New York City. Markowitz also serves as Director of Brooklyn Adolescent Service, also know... | Arnold Markowitz
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Arnold Markowitz, M.S.W. is a Jewish American social worker, psychotherapist, and researcher of cults. He is the Director of the Cult Hot Line and Clinic of the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services in New York City[1]. Markowitz also serves as Director of Brookly... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Arnold_Markowitz | |
efb457030b4c81d9d3d8df566b6e5423acab5c2a | wikidoc | Arsenic trioxide | Arsenic trioxide
# 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 Wiki... | Arsenic trioxide
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aparna Vuppala, 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 int... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Arsenic_trioxide | |
7a64a5fed8f70b7a02fc0f64772089d782f1d16e | wikidoc | Jatene procedure | Jatene procedure
# Overview
The Jatene procedure, or arterial switch, is an open heart surgical procedure used to correct dextro-transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA); its development was pioneered by Canadian cardiac surgeon William Mustard and it was named for Brazilian cardiac surgeon Adib Jatene, who was the... | Jatene procedure
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
The Jatene procedure, or arterial switch, is an open heart surgical procedure used to correct dextro-transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA); its development was pioneered by Canadian cardiac surgeon William Mustard and it was named fo... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Arterial_Switch | |
1649b57372533264fd5ef9def719aac0dd30a65e | wikidoc | Arterial arcades | Arterial arcades
Arterial arcades are loops of arteries around the jejunum and ileum.
Nearest the duodenum the mesenteric loops are primary, the vasa recta are long and regular in distribution, and the translucent spaces (lunettes) are extensive.
Toward the ileocolic junction, secondary and tertiary loops are observed,... | Arterial arcades
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Arterial arcades are loops of arteries around the jejunum and ileum.
Nearest the duodenum the mesenteric loops are primary, the vasa recta are long and regular in distribution, and the translucent spaces (lunettes) are extensiv... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Arterial_arcades | |
d5d0972ae7e233ab145e64f921227c2ec922c62d | wikidoc | Arteriosclerosis | Arteriosclerosis
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# Overview
Arteriosclerosis refers to a hardening of medium and large arteries. The most common form of arteriosclerosis is atherosclerosis.
# Historical Perspective
## Etymology
The following terms are sim... | Arteriosclerosis
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# Overview
Arteriosclerosis refers to a hardening of medium and large arteries. The most common form of arteriosclerosis is atherosclerosis.
# Histo... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Arteriosclerosis | |
c9c3e1fb7dfbb166816dfc8fd23770eaae782f01 | wikidoc | Artificial heart | Artificial heart
# Overview
An artificial heart is a prosthetic device that is implanted into the body to replace the biological heart. It is distinct from a cardiopulmonary bypass machine (CPB), which is an external device used to provide the functions of both the heart and the lungs. The CPB oxygenates the blood, a... | Artificial heart
Editors-In-Chief: Marvin J. Slepian, M.D.; University of Arizona [1]
# Overview
An artificial heart is a prosthetic device that is implanted into the body to replace the biological heart. It is distinct from a cardiopulmonary bypass machine (CPB), which is an external device used to provide the func... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Artificial_Heart | |
1283596c226f4466312fddbcfd16c85922079f01 | wikidoc | Intraocular lens | Intraocular lens
# Overview
An intraocular lens (IOL) is an implanted lens in the eye, usually replacing the existing crystalline lens because it has been clouded over by a cataract, or as a form of refractive surgery to change the eye's optical power. It usually consists of a small plastic lens with plastic side stru... | Intraocular lens
Editor-in-Chief: Kenneth J. Hoffer, M.D. [1], Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, UCLA, St. Mary's Eye Center
# Overview
An intraocular lens (IOL) is an implanted lens in the eye, usually replacing the existing crystalline lens because it has been clouded over by a cataract, or as a form of refracti... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Artificial_lens | |
ae8811fd3b3a28f2959196a617c6b83425f0fe4c | wikidoc | Stoma (medicine) | Stoma (medicine)
# Overview
In medicine, a stoma (Greek - plr. stomata) is an opening, usually unnatural or surgically created, which connects a portion of the body cavity to the outside environment. Surgical procedures in which stomata are created are ended in the suffix '-ostomy' and begin with a prefix denoting the... | Stoma (medicine)
# Overview
In medicine, a stoma (Greek - plr. stomata) is an opening, usually unnatural or surgically created, which connects a portion of the body cavity to the outside environment. Surgical procedures in which stomata are created are ended in the suffix '-ostomy' and begin with a prefix denoting the... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Artificial_stoma | |
1df18609c9255019d2c104724e3fc9dcefe2121c | wikidoc | Sugar substitute | Sugar substitute
A sugar substitute is a food additive that duplicates the effect of sugar or corn syrup in taste, but usually has less food energy. Some sugar substitutes are natural and some are synthetic. Those that are not natural are, in general, referred to as artificial sweeteners.
An important class of sugar... | Sugar substitute
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
A sugar substitute is a food additive that duplicates the effect of sugar or corn syrup in taste, but usually has less food energy. Some sugar substitutes are natural and some are synthetic. Those that are not natural are, in general, referred to a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Artificial_sweetener | |
3fab98aedbb4823f3356b1830f93b7c2d8cd23e3 | wikidoc | Artificial tears | Artificial tears
Artificial tears are lubricant eye drops used to treat the dryness and irritation associated with deficient tear production in keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eyes). They are also used to moisten contact lenses and in eye examinations.
Artificial tears are available over-the-counter. Artificial tears a... | Artificial tears
Artificial tears are lubricant eye drops used to treat the dryness and irritation associated with deficient tear production in keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eyes).[1] They are also used to moisten contact lenses and in eye examinations.
Artificial tears are available over-the-counter. Artificial tea... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Artificial_tears | |
8ddce5bfcb7a9e52b07bda845837c848f9b67a20 | wikidoc | Pyrantel pamoate | Pyrantel pamoate
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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 Wiki... | Pyrantel pamoate
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Gloria Picoy [2]
# Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ascarel | |
3ea7ef706bd7dec497a44eb4e99b53ce16aacbb1 | wikidoc | Ascites | Ascites overview
# Overview
Ascites is defined as fluid accumulation of more than 25 mL in the peritoneal cavity. Ascites may be classified according to etiology into four groups include portal hypertension, hypoalbuminemia, peritoneal disease, and other diseases. Ascites is also classified based on the Serum-ascites ... | Ascites overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Eiman Ghaffarpasand, M.D. [2]
# Overview
Ascites is defined as fluid accumulation of more than 25 mL in the peritoneal cavity. Ascites may be classified according to etiology into four groups include portal hypertension,... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ascites_overview | |
0a776b73f40d946608c0157af3f114b3835bf613 | wikidoc | Ashley Treatment | Ashley Treatment
# Overview
The Ashley Treatment refers to a controversial set of medical procedures undergone by a Seattle child, "Ashley X". Ashley, born in 1997, was a child with severe developmental disabilities due to static encephalopathy of unknown etiology. The treatment included growth attenuation via hormona... | Ashley Treatment
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
The Ashley Treatment refers to a controversial set of medical procedures undergone by a Seattle child, "Ashley X". Ashley, born in 1997, was a child with severe developmental disabilities due to static encephalopath... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ashley_Treatment | |
e6c6d0072ed7b2d247a9d4bcfb49e5b4a3184a39 | wikidoc | Aspirin (rectal) | Aspirin (rectal)
# 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 Wiki... | Aspirin (rectal)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Aspirin_(rectal) | |
83fef2645e8b779279dab651a15d70e6fe0f229b | wikidoc | Assunta Hospital | Assunta Hospital
Assunta Hospital (Chinese: (please provide Chinese Language); Malay: Hospital Assunta) is the famous and the first private hospital in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
# History
Assunta Hospital was founded by Franciscan Missionaries of Mary (FMM) in 1957. The Hospital was built through the generosi... | Assunta Hospital
Assunta Hospital (Chinese: (please provide Chinese Language); Malay: Hospital Assunta) is the famous and the first private hospital in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
# History
Assunta Hospital was founded by Franciscan Missionaries of Mary (FMM) in 1957. The Hospital was built through the generos... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Assunta_Hospital | |
08e0eb8d173b3047eb704ccec1035e2c0e4d9115 | wikidoc | Athletic trainer | Athletic trainer
An athletic trainer is a certified, health care professional who practices in the field of athletic training. Athletic training has been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as an allied healthcare profession since 1990.
Definition: As defined by the Strategic Implementation Team of th... | Athletic trainer
An athletic trainer is a certified, health care professional who practices in the field of athletic training. Athletic training has been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as an allied healthcare profession since 1990[1].
Definition: As defined by the Strategic Implementation Team o... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Athletic_trainer | |
9c3cc51dfce05951e33078cd8ec1203b7709f706 | wikidoc | Atomic mass unit | Atomic mass unit
# Overview
The unified atomic mass unit (u), or dalton (Da), is a small unit of mass used to express atomic and molecular masses. It is defined to be one twelfth of the mass of an unbound atom of 12C at rest and in its ground state.
See 1 E-27 kg for a list of objects which have a mass of about 1 u.
T... | Atomic mass unit
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
The unified atomic mass unit (u), or dalton (Da), is a small unit of mass used to express atomic and molecular masses. It is defined to be one twelfth of the mass of an unbound atom of 12C at rest and in its ground state.
See 1 E-27 kg for... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Atomic_mass_unit | |
a2a2c239acf2515414c8e789f771934217fca4a0 | wikidoc | Atransferrinemia | Atransferrinemia
# Overview
Atransferrinemia is a genetic disorder in which there is absence of transferrin, a plasma protein that transports iron through the blood.
Atransferrinemia is characterized by anemia and hemosiderosis in the heart and liver. The iron damage to the heart can lead to heart failure. The anemia ... | Atransferrinemia
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Atransferrinemia is a genetic disorder in which there is absence of transferrin, a plasma protein that transports iron through the blood.
Atransferrinemia is characterized by anemia and hemosiderosis in the heart and liver. The iron damage... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Atransferrinaemia | |
3d722c417c0418cc1b1019eddc55354ad8792374 | wikidoc | Bigeminal rhythm | Bigeminal rhythm
Synonyms and keywords: Bigeminy, bigeminal beat
# Overview
Bigeminy is a type of cardiac arrhythmia in which abnormal heart beats occur every other concurrent beat. The abnormal heart beat can originate from the atrium, AV node or the ventricle. A typical example is bigeminal rhythm resulting from pr... | Bigeminal rhythm
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rim Halaby, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Bigeminy, bigeminal beat
# Overview
Bigeminy is a type of cardiac arrhythmia in which abnormal heart beats occur every other concurrent beat. The abnormal heart beat can ori... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Atrial_bigeminal_rhythm | |
a8e6cf14ad97a5c5515407c1addb6ab7483dd076 | wikidoc | Attenuated virus | Attenuated virus
For the bacterial use of the term, see Attenuator (genetics)
The verb "attenuate" means "to become weak."
Attenuation in virology is reducing the virulence of a virus, whilst keeping it viable (or 'live'), for the purpose of creating a vaccine. It is the counterpart of the vaccines produced by 'killing... | Attenuated virus
For the bacterial use of the term, see Attenuator (genetics)
The verb "attenuate" means "to become weak."
Attenuation in virology is reducing the virulence of a virus, whilst keeping it viable (or 'live'), for the purpose of creating a vaccine. It is the counterpart of the vaccines produced by 'killin... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Attenuated | |
7ae8131c20be6dac3311ba6baf698c2cf0a4f3a6 | wikidoc | Trigeminal nerve | Trigeminal nerve
# Overview
The trigeminal nerve (the fifth cranial nerve, also called the fifth nerve or simply V) is responsible for sensation in the face. It is similar to the spinal nerves C2–S5 that are responsible for sensation in the rest of the body. Sensory information from the face and body is processed by... | Trigeminal nerve
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
# Overview
The trigeminal nerve (the fifth cranial nerve, also called the fifth nerve or simply V) is responsible for sensation in the face. It is similar to the spinal ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Auriculotemporal_branch_of_the_mandibular_division_of_cranial_nerve_V_(ie,_V3) | |
2698ccb5ecff1b9bb2eae7389c9b3c490376777f | wikidoc | Austrobaileyales | Austrobaileyales
Austrobaileyales is the botanical name for an order of flowering plants, consisting of several dozen species of woody plants. It is only rarely recognised by systems of classification (an exception is the Reveal system).
The APG system, of 1998, did not recognize such an order. The APG II system, of 20... | Austrobaileyales
Austrobaileyales is the botanical name for an order of flowering plants, consisting of several dozen species of woody plants. It is only rarely recognised by systems of classification (an exception is the Reveal system).
The APG system, of 1998, did not recognize such an order. The APG II system, of 2... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Austrobaileyales | |
467114af9ed9b6798e3d822ead58ac29bacc5e49 | wikidoc | Pendred syndrome | Pendred syndrome
Pendred syndrome or Pendred disease is a genetic disorder leading to congenital bilateral (both sides) sensorineural hearing loss and goitre with occasional hypothyroidism (decreased thyroid gland function). There is no specific treatment, other than supportive measures for the hearing loss and thyroid... | Pendred syndrome
Pendred syndrome or Pendred disease is a genetic disorder leading to congenital bilateral (both sides) sensorineural hearing loss and goitre with occasional hypothyroidism (decreased thyroid gland function). There is no specific treatment, other than supportive measures for the hearing loss and thyroi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Autosomal_Recessive_Sensorineural_Hearing_Impairment_and_Goiter | |
916cb9bd801b5f6780d959ae32c443d499107312 | wikidoc | Borrelia mayonii | Borrelia mayonii
To learn more about Borrelia burgdorferi, the usual cause of Lyme disease, click here
# Overview
The first description of Lyme disease caused by B. mayonii among 6 patients from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota in February 2016.
# Historical Perspective
- February 2016 - The first description o... | Borrelia mayonii
To learn more about Borrelia burgdorferi, the usual cause of Lyme disease, click here
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
The first description of Lyme disease caused by B. mayonii among 6 patients from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota in February 2016.[1]
# Historica... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/B._mayonii | |
f82c5aeb3c4961f32a86232a61f482960c5c9dfb | wikidoc | BC Cancer Agency | BC Cancer Agency
# Overview
The BC Cancer Agency is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority in British Columbia, Canada.
# Mission
The Agency has a three part mission:
- To reduce the incidence of cancer.
- To reduce the mortality rate of people with cancer.
- To improve the quality of life of people living ... | BC Cancer Agency
# Overview
The BC Cancer Agency is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority in British Columbia, Canada.
# Mission
The Agency has a three part mission:
- To reduce the incidence of cancer.
- To reduce the mortality rate of people with cancer.
- To improve the quality of life of people living ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/BC_Cancer_Agency | |
003da92ad9038b7758b204a949af8227ea167160 | wikidoc | Bare metal stent | Bare metal stent
# Overview
A bare-metal stent is a vascular stent without a coating (as used in drug-eluting stents). BMS are mesh-like tubes of thin wire.
# Historical Perspective
The first stents licenced for use in cardiac arteries were bare metal - Often 316L stainless steel. More recent ('2nd generation') sten... | Bare metal stent
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
A bare-metal stent is a vascular stent without a coating (as used in drug-eluting stents). BMS are mesh-like tubes of thin wire.
# Historical Perspective
The first stents licenced for use in cardiac arteries were bare metal - Often 316L ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/BMS | |
9f0a3def58c87d13825db57b59f06dd8e13122ff | wikidoc | Sandhoff disease | Sandhoff disease
# Overview
Sandhoff disease is a rare inherited lipid storage disorder that causes progressive destruction of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
# Historical Perspective
Sandhoff disease was first illustrated in Life Science in 1968 by a German chemist named Konrad Sandhoff. Konrad Sandhoff in... | Sandhoff disease
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
# Overview
Sandhoff disease is a rare inherited lipid storage disorder that causes progressive destruction of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
# Historical Perspective
Sandhoff disease was first illustrated in... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/B_variant_of_the_Hexosaminidase_GM2_gangliosidosis | |
f7192061e870f9e03aee01b13489af9390063af5 | wikidoc | Dextromethorphan | Dextromethorphan
Street Names/Slangs:CCC, DXM, Orange crush, Red devils, Robo, Robo-trippin, skittles, Triple C, Tussin
Dextromethorphan (DXM or DM) is an antitussive (cough-suppressant) drug found in many over-the-counter cold and cough medicines. Dextromethorphan has also found other uses in medicine, ranging from pa... | Dextromethorphan
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]
Street Names/Slangs:CCC, DXM, Orange crush, Red devils, Robo, Robo-trippin, skittles, Triple C, Tussin
Dextromethorphan (DXM or DM) is an antitussive (cough-suppressant) drug found in many over-the-counter cold and cough medicines. Dextromethorphan ha... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Babee_Cof | |
712a251ae86c2b030671a9b19da5f927a1aea18e | wikidoc | Bacillus (shape) | Bacillus (shape)
Although Bacillus, capitalized and italicized, specifically refers to the genus, the word bacillus may also be used to describe any rod-shaped bacterium, and in this sense, bacilli are found in many different taxonomic groups of bacteria.
It should be noted that the cell morphology term bacillus does n... | Bacillus (shape)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Although Bacillus, capitalized and italicized, specifically refers to the genus, the word bacillus may also be used to describe any rod-shaped bacterium, and in this sense, bacilli are found in many different taxonomic groups of bacteria.
It should be... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bacillus_(shape) | |
44f29a51f34c300e20ae682833cef9145d7e141f | wikidoc | Vertebral column | Vertebral column
In human anatomy, the vertebral column (backbone or spine) is a column of 33 vertebrae, the sacrum, intervertebral discs, and the coccyx situated in the dorsal aspect of the torso, separated by spinal discs. It houses the spinal cord in its spinal canal.
# Curves
Viewed laterally the vertebral column... | Vertebral column
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
In human anatomy, the vertebral column (backbone or spine) is a column of 33 vertebrae, the sacrum, intervertebral discs, and the coccyx situated in the dorsal aspect of the torso, separated by spinal discs. It houses the spinal cord in its spinal ca... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Backbone | |
d912d6cfacb8ccef3d1c4bf15fa21c106cf0abc6 | wikidoc | Bacterial growth | Bacterial growth
Bacterial growth is process in which two clone daughter cells are produced by the cell division of one bacterium. Hence, local doubling of the bacterial population occurs. Both daughter cells from the division do not necessarily survive. However, if the number surviving exceeds unity on average, the... | Bacterial growth
Bacterial growth is process in which two clone daughter cells are produced by the cell division of one bacterium. Hence, local doubling of the bacterial population occurs. Both daughter cells from the division do not necessarily survive. However, if the number surviving exceeds unity on average, th... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bacterial_growth | |
9aa961626eca6d558ecea5b8226f62df2fec6842 | wikidoc | Balance disorder | Balance disorder
# Overview
Balance is the result of a number of body systems working together. Specifically, in order to achieve balance the eyes (visual system), ears (vestibular system) and the body's sense of where it is in space (proprioception) need to be intact. Also the brain, which compiles this information, ... | Balance disorder
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Balance is the result of a number of body systems working together. Specifically, in order to achieve balance the eyes (visual system), ears (vestibular system) and the body's sense of where it is in space ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Balance_disorder | |
a411efb16ac363ee5d9d2f0224cf80226be81261 | wikidoc | Balantidium coli | Balantidium coli
# Overview
Balantidium coli is a species of ciliate protozoan. This parasite is the only member of this family known to be pathogenic to humans. Hosts include pigs, wild boars, rats, primates (including humans), horses, cattle and guinea pigs. Infection is transmitted within or between these species ... | Balantidium coli
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Tamar Sifri [2]
# Overview
Balantidium coli is a species of ciliate protozoan. This parasite is the only member of this family known to be pathogenic to humans. Hosts include pigs, wild boars, rats, primates (includin... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Balantidiasis | |
665cfe46e0b1352728c33c81b7d134f89a7c9cce | wikidoc | Ballistic trauma | Ballistic trauma
Synonyms and keywords: Gunshot wound.
# Overview
The term ballistic trauma refers to a form of physical trauma sustained from the discharge of arms or munitions during conflict or otherwise. The most common forms of ballistic trauma are those which stem from small arms fire, namely semi-automatic pist... | Ballistic trauma
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Gunshot wound.
# Overview
The term ballistic trauma refers to a form of physical trauma sustained from the discharge of arms or munitions during conflict or otherwise.[1] The most common forms of ballistic trauma are those whic... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ballistic_trauma | |
febdbafacb70b575bc380b8e702e1e5d6259b5db | wikidoc | Banting Lectures | Banting Lectures
The Banting Lectures is a yearly series of research presentations given by an expert in diabetes. The name of the lecture series refers to Frederick Banting, who was a seminal scientist, doctor and Nobel laureate for the co-discovery of insulin. The lectures are currently hosted by the American Diabete... | Banting Lectures
The Banting Lectures is a yearly series of research presentations given by an expert in diabetes. The name of the lecture series refers to Frederick Banting, who was a seminal scientist, doctor and Nobel laureate for the co-discovery of insulin. The lectures are currently hosted by the American Diabet... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Banting_Lectures | |
fe2bc321f32af5a0cde0d547b27e6a33e5c279ef | wikidoc | Barium carbonate | Barium carbonate
Barium carbonate (BaCO3), also known as witherite, is a chemical compound used in rat poison, bricks and cement.
Witherite crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. The crystals are invariably twinned together in groups of three, giving rise to pseudo-hexagonal forms somewhat resembling bipyramidal crys... | Barium carbonate
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Barium carbonate (BaCO3), also known as witherite, is a chemical compound used in rat poison, bricks and cement.
Witherite crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. The crystals are invariably twinned together in groups of three, giving rise to pseudo-hexagonal forms somewhat resem... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Barium_carbonate | |
de8e55541591a124073eda8703990d8aeb93111c | wikidoc | Barium hydroxide | Barium hydroxide
Barium hydroxide is the chemical compound with the formula Ba(OH)2. Also known as baryta, it is one of the principal compounds of barium. The white granular monohydrate is the usual commercial form.
# Preparation
Barium hydroxide can be prepared by dissolving barium oxide (BaO) in water.
It crystalli... | Barium hydroxide
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Barium hydroxide is the chemical compound with the formula Ba(OH)2. Also known as baryta, it is one of the principal compounds of barium. The white granular monohydrate is the usual commercial form.
# Preparation
Barium hydroxide can be prepared by dissolving barium oxide (BaO) ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Barium_hydroxide | |
8b0c4124ac51cb6fc7ff96cf08b6b337d8bcea93 | wikidoc | Bartholin's cyst | Bartholin's cyst
# Overview
A Bartholin's cyst is formed when a Bartholin's gland is blocked, causing a cyst to develop. If infection sets in, the result is a Bartholin's abscess. If the infection is severe or repeated a surgical procedure known as marsupialization may be required to stop further recurrences. Most of ... | Bartholin's cyst
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
A Bartholin's cyst is formed when a Bartholin's gland is blocked, causing a cyst to develop. If infection sets in, the result is a Bartholin's abscess. If the infection i... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bartholin%27s_abscess | |
6687af7ade7e8479974bfba61e0d5a75f3cf0e6c | wikidoc | Base (chemistry) | Base (chemistry)
- Acid-base extraction
- Acid-base reaction
- Acid-base physiology
- Acid-base homeostasis
- Dissociation constant
- Acidity function
- Buffer solutions
- pH
- Proton affinity
- Self-ionization of water
- Acids:
Lewis acids
Mineral acids
Organic acids
Strong acids
Superacids
Weak acids
- Lewis acids
- ... | Base (chemistry)
- Acid-base extraction
- Acid-base reaction
- Acid-base physiology
- Acid-base homeostasis
- Dissociation constant
- Acidity function
- Buffer solutions
- pH
- Proton affinity
- Self-ionization of water
- Acids:
Lewis acids
Mineral acids
Organic acids
Strong acids
Superacids
Weak acids
- Lewis acids
-... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Base | |
d9a5850be2ee406dd01adb3254926480501d47e0 | wikidoc | Basic formatting | Basic formatting
To go to the WikiDoc scholar program homepage, click here.
# Basic Formatting
Click on the "edit source" button at the top of the page to start editing a page.
Formatting WikiDoc articles is a bit different from writing on a standard word processor. Instead of a strict WYSIWYG or "what you see is what... | Basic formatting
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# Basic Formatting
Click on the "edit source" button at the top of the page to start editing a page.
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b20472e89397e0bfe4cf910bc1b3442c60c0009b | wikidoc | Basilar membrane | Basilar membrane
The basilar membrane within the cochlea of the inner ear is a stiff structural element that separates two liquid-filled tubes that run along the coil of the cochlea, the scala media and the scala tympani (see figure).
# Function
## Endolymph/perilymph separation
The fluids in these two tubes, the end... | Basilar membrane
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The basilar membrane within the cochlea of the inner ear is a stiff structural element that separates two liquid-filled tubes that run along the coil of the cochlea, the scala media and the scala tympani (see figure).
# Function
## Endolymph/perilymph separation
The fluids i... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Basilar_membrane | |
1ba518952e09681770a7fbb5ec7ee2d4ebc4db63 | wikidoc | Bauxite fibrosis | Bauxite fibrosis
Synonyms and keywords: Shaver's disease; corundum smelter's lung; bauxite lung; bauxite smelters' disease
# Overview
Bauxite pneumoconiosis is a progressive form of pneumoconiosis caused by exposure to bauxite fumes which contain aluminium and silica particulates.
# Historical Perspective
- was firs... | Bauxite fibrosis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Shaver's disease; corundum smelter's lung; bauxite lung; bauxite smelters' disease
# Overview
Bauxite pneumoconiosis is a progressive form of pneumoconiosis caused by exposure to bauxite fumes w... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bauxite_fibrosis | |
e0b7c04e82ead4c61b71652f076322a25752dec2 | wikidoc | Bayesian network | Bayesian network
# Overview
A Bayesian network (or a belief network) is a probabilistic graphical model that represents a set of variables and their probabilistic independencies. For example, a Bayesian network can be used to calculate the probability of a patient having a specific disease, given the absence or presen... | Bayesian network
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
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A Bayesian network (or a belief network) is a probabilistic graphical model that represents a set of variables and their probabilistic independencies. For example, a Bayesian network can be used to calculate the probab... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bayesian_network | |
6ecd0504258fe6a9f4acd23873a15cd53b8898d5 | wikidoc | Bedford Hospital | Bedford Hospital
Bedford Hospital is a District General Hospital located in the English town of Bedford, serving north and mid Bedfordshire. It is run by Bedford Hospital NHS Trust.
# South Wing
Bedford Hospital is mainly situated at the so-called South Wing site, which is home to the Accident and Emergency departmen... | Bedford Hospital
Bedford Hospital is a District General Hospital located in the English town of Bedford, serving north and mid Bedfordshire. It is run by Bedford Hospital NHS Trust.
# South Wing
Bedford Hospital is mainly situated at the so-called South Wing site, which is home to the Accident and Emergency departme... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bedford_Hospital | |
712be4f7239deee8b4fa360f214696688e593554 | wikidoc | Beer-Lambert law | Beer-Lambert law
# Overview
In optics, the Beer–Lambert law, also known as Beer's law or the Lambert–Beer law or the Beer–Lambert–Bouguer law (in fact, most of the permutations of these three names appear somewhere in literature) is an empirical relationship that relates the absorption of light to the properties of th... | Beer-Lambert law
# Overview
In optics, the Beer–Lambert law, also known as Beer's law or the Lambert–Beer law or the Beer–Lambert–Bouguer law (in fact, most of the permutations of these three names appear somewhere in literature) is an empirical relationship that relates the absorption of light to the properties of th... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Beer-Lambert_law | |
bdccfb76fb12d2b545f86f7a0ab2728792740482 | wikidoc | Conduct disorder | Conduct disorder
Synonyms and keywords: Conduct problems, disordered conduct, behavioral problems
# Overview
Conduct disorder is a psychiatric disorder characterized by a pattern of repetitive behavior wherein social norms or the rights of others are routinely violated. Possible symptoms include excessively aggressive... | Conduct disorder
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2], Haleigh Williams, B.S., Irfan Dotani
Synonyms and keywords: Conduct problems, disordered conduct, behavioral problems
# Overview
Conduct disorder is a psychiatr... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Behavioral_problems | |
d0860d2b251a758da6f3988578dbdade9866b97b | wikidoc | Essential tremor | Essential tremor
# Overview
Essential tremor is a neurological disorder characterized by shaking of hands (and sometimes other parts of the body including the head), evoked by intentional movements. The exact incidence is unknown, but it is presumed to be the most common type of tremor and also the most commonly obser... | Essential tremor
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rina Ghorpade, M.B.B.S[2]
# Overview
Essential tremor is a neurological disorder characterized by shaking of hands (and sometimes other parts of the body including the head), evoked by... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Benign_essential_tremor_syndrome | |
aae59a34feb0b87a2b4bb3718be3b284bf456465 | wikidoc | Benzoyl peroxide | Benzoyl peroxide
# 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 Wiki... | Benzoyl peroxide
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Benzoyl_peroxide | |
d8720043d4aea0a7b9242143ecd363e613126cc5 | wikidoc | Benzylpiperazine | Benzylpiperazine
Benzylpiperazine (BZP) is a recreational drug with euphoric, stimulant properties. Its mechanism of action is believed to be similar to MDMA and the effects produced by BZP are comparable to those produced by amphetamine. Adverse effects have been reported following its use including psychosis, renal t... | Benzylpiperazine
Benzylpiperazine (BZP) is a recreational drug with euphoric, stimulant properties. Its mechanism of action is believed to be similar to MDMA and the effects produced by BZP are comparable to those produced by amphetamine. Adverse effects have been reported following its use including psychosis, renal ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Benzylpiperazine | |
550dc026856821a39aa856d7ad79930daf8b6595 | wikidoc | Cynodon dactylon | Cynodon dactylon
Cynodon dactylon (syn. Panicum dactylon, Capriola dactylon), also known as dūrvā grass, Bermuda Grass, Dog's Tooth Grass, Bahama Grass, Devil's Grass, Couch Grass, Indian Doab, Grama, and Scutch Grass, is a grass native to north Africa, Asia and Australia and southern Europe. The name "Bermuda Grass"... | Cynodon dactylon
Cynodon dactylon (syn. Panicum dactylon, Capriola dactylon), also known as dūrvā grass, Bermuda Grass, Dog's Tooth Grass, Bahama Grass, Devil's Grass, Couch Grass, Indian Doab, Grama, and Scutch Grass, is a grass native to north Africa, Asia and Australia and southern Europe. The name "Bermuda Grass... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bermuda_grass | |
2417ebb96bf3621871801e251d0f1ef731942f54 | wikidoc | Bert M. Petersen | Bert M. Petersen
# Overview
Bert M. Petersen, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S., is the Chief of Breast Surgery and Co-Chief of The Division of Breast Oncology at The Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center.
He also presides as an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey... | Bert M. Petersen
# Overview
Bert M. Petersen, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S., is the Chief of Breast Surgery and Co-Chief of The Division of Breast Oncology at The Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center.
He also presides as an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bert_M._Petersen | |
9ec064c29aa4d999583f4f184e90acd9fcafb157 | wikidoc | Beryllium iodide | Beryllium iodide
Beryllium iodide is the chemical compound with the formula BeI2. It is very hygroscopic and reacts violently with water, forming hydroiodic acid.
# Reactions
Beryllium iodide can be prepared by reacting beryllium metal with elemental iodine at temperatures of 500°C to 700°C:
Beryllium iodide is also f... | Beryllium iodide
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Beryllium iodide is the chemical compound with the formula BeI2. It is very hygroscopic and reacts violently with water, forming hydroiodic acid.
# Reactions
Beryllium iodide can be prepared by reacting beryllium metal with elemental iodine at temperatures of 500°C to 700°C[1]:
B... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Beryllium_iodide | |
ad3aff9a2d59214940a5fb79599259971a9ae1ca | wikidoc | Bessemer process | Bessemer process
The Bessemer process was the first inexpensive industrial process for the mass-production of steel from molten pig iron. The process is named after its inventor, Henry Bessemer, who took out a patent on the process in 1855. The Process happened inside the Bessemer Converter, the container in which th... | Bessemer process
The Bessemer process was the first inexpensive industrial process for the mass-production of steel from molten pig iron. The process is named after its inventor, Henry Bessemer, who took out a patent on the process in 1855. The Process happened inside the Bessemer Converter, the container in which t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bessemer_process | |
24b134dd00cbdb0d3cf12fe721da96c5328fb73b | wikidoc | Beta-glucosidase | Beta-glucosidase
Beta-glucosidase catalyzes the hydrolysis of the glycosidic bonds to terminal non-reducing residues in beta-D-glucosides and oligosaccharides, with release of glucose.
Synonyms, derivatives, and related enzymes include gentiobiase, cellobiase, emulsin, elaterase, aryl-beta-glucosidase, beta-D-glucosida... | Beta-glucosidase
Beta-glucosidase catalyzes the hydrolysis of the glycosidic bonds to terminal non-reducing residues in beta-D-glucosides and oligosaccharides, with release of glucose.[2]
Synonyms, derivatives, and related enzymes include gentiobiase, cellobiase, emulsin,[3] elaterase, aryl-beta-glucosidase, beta-D-gl... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Beta-glucosidase | |
d80d2412e86c6411cf1c3374c54cc3b2ee7230b4 | wikidoc | Beta-secretase 1 | Beta-secretase 1
Beta-secretase 1 (BACE1), also known as beta-site amyloid precursor protein cleaving enzyme 1, beta-site APP cleaving enzyme 1, membrane-associated aspartic protease 2, memapsin-2, aspartyl protease 2, and ASP2, is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the BACE1 gene.
BACE1 is an aspartic-acid proteas... | Beta-secretase 1
Beta-secretase 1 (BACE1), also known as beta-site amyloid precursor protein cleaving enzyme 1, beta-site APP cleaving enzyme 1, membrane-associated aspartic protease 2, memapsin-2, aspartyl protease 2, and ASP2, is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the BACE1 gene.[1]
BACE1 is an aspartic-acid pro... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Beta-secretase_1 | |
ed1f00eaacc66c6c71525be9c5c85ca8659c685c | wikidoc | Beta-secretase 2 | Beta-secretase 2
Beta-secretase 2 (EC 3.4.23.45, also known as Memapsin-1) is an enzyme that cleaves Glu-Val-Asn-Leu!Asp-Ala-Glu-Phe in the Swedish variant of Alzheimer's amyloid precursor protein. BACE2 is a close homolog of BACE1.
# Function
Cerebral deposition of amyloid beta peptide is an early and critical featur... | Beta-secretase 2
Beta-secretase 2 (EC 3.4.23.45, also known as Memapsin-1) is an enzyme[1][2][3][4] that cleaves Glu-Val-Asn-Leu!Asp-Ala-Glu-Phe in the Swedish variant of Alzheimer's amyloid precursor protein. BACE2 is a close homolog of BACE1.
# Function
Cerebral deposition of amyloid beta peptide is an early and cr... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Beta-secretase_2 | |
c7f082e4c68d0ea6362a925f92c3987991d4c709 | wikidoc | Fontan procedure | Fontan procedure
# Overview
The Fontan procedure is a palliative surgical procedure used in children with complex congenital heart defects. It involves diverting the venous blood from the right atrium to the pulmonary arteries without passing through the morphologic right ventricle.
# Etymology
It was initially descr... | Fontan procedure
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Associate Editor-in-Chief: Keri Shafer, M.D. [2]
# Overview
The Fontan procedure is a palliative surgical procedure used in children with complex congenital heart defects. It involves diverting the venous blood from the... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bidirectional_Glenn_procedure | |
e13c1dfee5df798216a19c11b75cb2cc8b49bc5e | wikidoc | Binocular vision | Binocular vision
# Overview
Binocular vision is vision in which both eyes are used together. The word binocular comes from two Latin roots, bin for two, and oculus for eye. Having two eyes confers at least four advantages over having one. First, it gives a creature a spare eye in case one is damaged. Second, it gives ... | Binocular vision
# Overview
Binocular vision is vision in which both eyes are used together. The word binocular comes from two Latin roots, bin for two, and oculus for eye. Having two eyes confers at least four advantages over having one. First, it gives a creature a spare eye in case one is damaged. Second, it gives ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Binocular_movement | |
3eabed6d9e160615a3732cd43ff51ecba3cd5f0c | wikidoc | Tissue (biology) | Tissue (biology)
# Overview
Biological tissue is a collection of interconnected cells that perform a similar function within an organism.
The study of tissue is known as histology, or, in connection with disease, histopathology.
The classical tools for studying the tissues are the wax block, the tissue stain, and the ... | Tissue (biology)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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# Overview
Biological tissue is a collection of interconnected cells that perform a similar function within an organism.
The study of tissue is known as histology, or, in connection with disease, histopathology.
The classical too... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Biological_tissue | |
2656e6f5f9ef1e3e1436f7f62eadd5d75d6733f2 | wikidoc | Biological value | Biological value
Biological value (BV) is a measure of the proportion of absorbed protein from a food which becomes incorporated into the proteins of the organism's body. It summarises how readily the broken down protein can be used in protein synthesis in the cells of the organism. Proteins are the major source of nit... | Biological value
Biological value (BV) is a measure of the proportion of absorbed protein from a food which becomes incorporated into the proteins of the organism's body. It summarises how readily the broken down protein can be used in protein synthesis in the cells of the organism. Proteins are the major source of ni... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Biological_value | |
cd83e42f0be06fbd7d81d243d9e88956f1ab7819 | wikidoc | Biomedical model | Biomedical model
The biomedical model of medicine, has been around since the mid-nineteenth century as the predominant model used by physicians in the diagnosis of disease.
This model focuses on the physical processes, such as the pathology, the biochemistry and the physiology of a disease. It does not take into accoun... | Biomedical model
The biomedical model of medicine, has been around since the mid-nineteenth century as the predominant model used by physicians in the diagnosis of disease.
This model focuses on the physical processes, such as the pathology, the biochemistry and the physiology of a disease. It does not take into accou... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Biomedical_model | |
c7ce9f2a7395dabb49a7de67192daf67126b6bd7 | wikidoc | Bispectral index | Bispectral index
A Bispectral index (BIS) monitor is a modern neurophysiological monitoring device which continually analyses a patient's electroencephalograms during general anaesthesia to assess the level of consciousness during anaesthesia. The "depth of anaesthesia" is commonly used as a surrogate for "the likeliho... | Bispectral index
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A Bispectral index (BIS) monitor is a modern neurophysiological monitoring device which continually analyses a patient's electroencephalograms during general anaesthesia to assess the level of consciousness during anaesthesia. The "depth of anaesthesia" is commonly used as a surrogate ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bispectral_index | |
3bdb1acfc6e4dfb481109fd862e71299063f5bf0 | wikidoc | Blackwater fever | Blackwater fever
Synonyms and keywords: Malignant tertian malaria
# Overview
Blackwater fever is a complication of malaria characterized by intravascular hemolysis, hemoglobinuria and kidney failure. Blackwater fever is caused by heavy parasitization of red blood cells with Plasmodium falciparum. Plasmodium vivax may... | Blackwater fever
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Malignant tertian malaria
# Overview
Blackwater fever is a complication of malaria characterized by intravascular hemolysis, hemoglobinuria and kidney failure. Blackwater fever is caused by heavy parasitization of red blood cel... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Blackwater_fever | |
534cd075a1bfc17c5dbb145fd90be220f58b2890 | wikidoc | Blaschko's lines | Blaschko's lines
Blaschko's lines, also called the Lines of Blaschko, are an extremely rare and unexplained phenomenon of human anatomy first presented in 1901 by German dermatologist Alfred Blaschko. Neither a specific disease nor a predictable symptom of a disease, Blaschko's lines are an invisible pattern built into... | Blaschko's lines
Blaschko's lines, also called the Lines of Blaschko, are an extremely rare and unexplained phenomenon of human anatomy first presented in 1901 by German dermatologist Alfred Blaschko. Neither a specific disease nor a predictable symptom of a disease, Blaschko's lines are an invisible pattern built int... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Blaschko%27s_lines | |
38ba523c8756760a418d77f9a06b87279f82bb8b | wikidoc | Blepharochalasis | Blepharochalasis
# Overview
Blepharochalasis is an inflammation of the eyelid that is characterized by exacerbations and remissions of eyelid edema, which results in a stretching and subsequent atrophy of the eyelid tissue. It typically affects only the upper eyelids, and may be unilateral as well as bilateral.
# Pat... | Blepharochalasis
# Overview
Blepharochalasis is an inflammation of the eyelid that is characterized by exacerbations and remissions of eyelid edema, which results in a stretching and subsequent atrophy of the eyelid tissue. It typically affects only the upper eyelids, and may be unilateral as well as bilateral.
# Pat... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Blepharochalasis | |
fd957fa0cbbe8d31d2035cb30c605fade3f52262 | wikidoc | Blind experiment | Blind experiment
The double blind method is an important part of the scientific method, used to prevent research outcomes from being 'influenced' by either the placebo effect or the observer bias. Blinded research is an important tool in many fields of research, from medicine, to psychology and the social sciences, to... | Blind experiment
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
The double blind method is an important part of the scientific method, used to prevent research outcomes from being 'influenced' by either the placebo effect or the observer bias. Blinded research is an important tool in many fields of research, from... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Blind_experiment | |
c8b5ff07426590cf4d92c391e2ac11be9a1cca31 | wikidoc | Blood lead level | Blood lead level
Blood lead level (BLL), is a measure of lead in the body. It is measured in micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood (μg/dL); 10 µg/dL is equivalent to 0.48 micromoles per liter (µmol/L).
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that a BLL of 10 μg/dL or above is a cause for concern... | Blood lead level
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Blood lead level (BLL), is a measure of lead in the body. It is measured in micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood (μg/dL); 10 µg/dL is equivalent to 0.48 micromoles per liter (µmol/L).
The Centers for Disease Contr... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Blood_lead_level | |
e294c01f26f9cb2e4dadd83430dedb011d08978b | wikidoc | Blount's disease | Blount's disease
# Overview
Blount's disease is a growth disorder of the tibia (shin bone) that causes the lower leg to angle inward, resembling a bowleg.
# Causes
Blount's disease occurs in young children and adolescents. The cause is unknown but is thought to be due to the effects of weight on the growth plate. The... | Blount's disease
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Blount's disease is a growth disorder of the tibia (shin bone) that causes the lower leg to angle inward, resembling a bowleg.
# Causes
Blount's disease occurs in young children and adolescents. The cause is unknown but is thought to be d... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Blount%27s_disease | |
98d65975955f4c85a26e61465ee1a609f2e1152d | wikidoc | Blowout fracture | Blowout fracture
# Overview
A blowout fracture is a fracture of the walls or floor of the orbit. Intraorbital material may be pushed out into one of the paranasal sinuses. This is most commonly caused by blunt trauma of the head, generally personal altercations.
# Historical Perspective
The term "blow out fracture" w... | Blowout fracture
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
A blowout fracture is a fracture of the walls or floor of the orbit. Intraorbital material may be pushed out into one of the paranasal sinuses. This is most commonly caused by blunt trauma of the head, generally personal altercations.
# H... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Blowout_fracture | |
e25c47edb6ded019e392ac6d68073b1d4735bc71 | wikidoc | Blue Funnel Lily | Blue Funnel Lily
Androstephium caeruleum, is also known as the Blue Funnel Lily.
A perennial herb found the United States, ranging through Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. It disperses its seed by wind.
- Androstephium caeruleum (Scheele) Greene Blue Funnel Lily.
- Androstephium breviflorum S. Wats. Pink Funnel Lily.
# Cu... | Blue Funnel Lily
Androstephium caeruleum, is also known as the Blue Funnel Lily.
A perennial herb found the United States, ranging through Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. It disperses its seed by wind.
- Androstephium caeruleum (Scheele) Greene Blue Funnel Lily.
- Androstephium breviflorum S. Wats. Pink Funnel Lily.
# C... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Blue_Funnel_Lily | |
6911030163ca18bf5f62ba17d4c02b84737c9e11 | wikidoc | Thermoregulation | Thermoregulation
# Overview
Thermoregulation is the ability of an organism to keep its body temperature within certain boundaries, even when temperature surrounding is very different. This process is one aspect of homeostasis: a dynamic state of stability between an animal's internal environment and its external envir... | Thermoregulation
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]
# Overview
Thermoregulation is the ability of an organism to keep its body temperature within certain boundaries, even when temperature surrounding is very different. This process is one aspect of homeostasis: a dynamic state of stability between an ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Body_Temperature | |
cef47d83d396d72e49ade498b524077f6807900e | wikidoc | Body composition | Body composition
This article is about the body's contents of fat, bone, and muscle. For the chemical composition of the human body, see Composition of the human body.
In physical fitness, body composition is used to describe the percentages of fat, bone and muscle in human bodies. Because muscular tissue takes up le... | Body composition
This article is about the body's contents of fat, bone, and muscle. For the chemical composition of the human body, see Composition of the human body.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
In physical fitness, body composition is used to describe the percentages of fat, bone and muscle ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Body_composition | |
70d690b5a6cead5314ed943b18d8b35d1142a9cb | wikidoc | Body of mandible | Body of mandible
The body of the mandible is curved somewhat like a horseshoe and has two surfaces and two borders.
# Surfaces
## External surface
The external surface is marked in the median line by a faint ridge, indicating the symphysis or line of junction of the two pieces of which the bone is composed at an earl... | Body of mandible
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The body of the mandible is curved somewhat like a horseshoe and has two surfaces and two borders.
## Surfaces
### External surface
The external surface is marked in the median line by a faint ridge, indicating the symphysis or line of junction of the two pieces of which the bo... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Body_of_mandible | |
cc84aa201e00e43f9a774ccf4c172a0f78817221 | wikidoc | Body proportions | Body proportions
In art, body proportions are the study of relation of human body, or in general, animal body, parts to each other and the whole, essential for depiction of the overall figure.
Some common proportional relationships for humans:
Body:
- The average adult human figure is about 7 to 7.5 heads tall.
- The i... | Body proportions
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
In art, body proportions are the study of relation of human body, or in general, animal body, parts to each other and the whole, essential for depiction of the overall figure.
Some common proportional relationships for humans:
Body:
- The average adul... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Body_proportions | |
1696884f22b8007491ecada59634a5b9ddc09d64 | wikidoc | Boltzmann factor | Boltzmann factor
In physics, the Boltzmann factor is a weighting factor that determines the relative probability of a state i in a multi-state system in thermodynamic equilibrium at temperature T.
Where k_B is Boltzmann's constant, and E_i is the energy of state i. The ratio of the probabilities of two states is given... | Boltzmann factor
In physics, the Boltzmann factor is a weighting factor that determines the relative probability of a state <math>i</math> in a multi-state system in thermodynamic equilibrium at temperature <math>T</math>.
Where <math>k_B</math> is Boltzmann's constant, and <math>E_i</math> is the energy of state <mat... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Boltzmann_factor | |
f40353b9822f80965ff9746256b85458e19ae3db | wikidoc | Bolus (medicine) | Bolus (medicine)
In medicine, a bolus (from Latin bolus, ball) is the administration of a medication, drug or other compound that is given to raise blood concentration to an effective level. The administration can be given intravenously, by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection.
# Bolus placement
The placement of t... | Bolus (medicine)
In medicine, a bolus (from Latin bolus, ball) is the administration of a medication, drug or other compound that is given to raise blood concentration to an effective level. The administration can be given intravenously, by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection.
# Bolus placement
The placement of ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bolus_(medicine) | |
950e6dded744ea95324e9a2689a1ddba8625af6d | wikidoc | Skeletal formula | Skeletal formula
# Overview
The skeletal formula of an organic compound is a shorthand representation of its molecular structure. Skeletal formulae are ubiquitous in organic chemistry because they show complicated structures clearly and they are quick and simple to draw.
# Carbon skeleton
The term skeletal refers to... | Skeletal formula
# Overview
The skeletal formula of an organic compound is a shorthand representation of its molecular structure. Skeletal formulae are ubiquitous in organic chemistry because they show complicated structures clearly and they are quick and simple to draw.
# Carbon skeleton
The term skeletal refers to... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bond_line_formula | |
2e8bc61d949e7cfaa985be9ab02274a5b3862aca | wikidoc | Boost (beverage) | Boost (beverage)
Boost is the brand name of a line of products produced by Novartis Medical Nutrition. It was recently featured in popular news reports after a man filed suit claiming that Boost Plus had caused his priapism.
The ingredients of Boost Plus are common food products or vitamins, present at 3 to 100% of th... | Boost (beverage)
Boost is the brand name of a line of products produced by Novartis Medical Nutrition.[1] It was recently featured in popular news reports after a man filed suit claiming that Boost Plus had caused his priapism.[2]
The ingredients of Boost Plus are common food products or vitamins, present at 3 to 100... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Boost_(beverage) | |
c956c62eae416d3cbcdd21947276ea21ce1b641f | wikidoc | Diphyllobothrium | Diphyllobothrium
For details about infections caused by Diphyllobothrium, click here.
# Overview
Diphyllobothrium is a genus of tapeworm which can cause Diphyllobothriasis in humans through consumption of raw or undercooked fish. The principal species causing diphyllobothriosis is Diphyllobothrium latum, known as the... | Diphyllobothrium
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
For details about infections caused by Diphyllobothrium, click here.
# Overview
Diphyllobothrium is a genus of tapeworm which can cause Diphyllobothriasis in humans through consumption of raw or undercooked fish. The principal species causing diphyl... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bothriocephalosis | |
3bab10066102404f103c3a9fecce8e0b2e0052c7 | wikidoc | Bowel infarction | Bowel infarction
Bowel infarction or 'bowel death' results from a severely restricted blood supply to part of the bowel; this can in turn be due to an uncorrected bowel twist or bowel strangulation, or to occlusion of one of the mesenteric arteries.
Strangulation sometimes results from fibrous bands which can form afte... | Bowel infarction
Bowel infarction or 'bowel death' results from a severely restricted blood supply to part of the bowel; this can in turn be due to an uncorrected bowel twist or bowel strangulation, or to occlusion of one of the mesenteric arteries.
Strangulation sometimes results from fibrous bands which can form aft... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bowel_infarction | |
e49c80fba7260b4d3d9b36ba4681d457f19e4e77 | wikidoc | Bowman's capsule | Bowman's capsule
The Bowman's capsule(other names: capsula glomeruli, glomerular capsule) is a cup like sac at the beginning of the tubular component of a nephron in the mammalian kidney. A glomerulus is enclosed in the sac. Fluids from blood in the glomerulus are collected in the Bowman's capsule (i.e., glomerular fil... | Bowman's capsule
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The Bowman's capsule(other names: capsula glomeruli, glomerular capsule) is a cup like sac at the beginning of the tubular component of a nephron in the mammalian kidney. A glomerulus is enclosed in the sac. Fluids from blood in the glomerulus are collected in the Bowman's cap... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bowman%27s_Capsule | |
aea330709a9bd10a79b17e23a351bed901b389e0 | wikidoc | Boxer's fracture | Boxer's fracture
# Overview
The Boxer's fracture is a fracture of the base of the 5th metacarpal neck and known as the most common metacarpal fracture . The early diagnosis and treatment are imperative to prevent loss of function of this highly mobile human joint system.
# Historical Perspective
There are no reliable... | Boxer's fracture
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohammadmain Rezazadehsaatlou[2].
# Overview
The Boxer's fracture is a fracture of the base of the 5th metacarpal neck and known as the most common metacarpal fracture . The early diagnosis and treatment are imperative ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Boxer%27s_fracture | |
c850e10144c1f240f2fc7ce96f84dfacc5400cdb | wikidoc | Schmidt reaction | Schmidt reaction
The Schmidt reaction is an organic reaction involving alkyl migration over the carbon to nitrogen chemical bond in an azide with expulsion of nitrogen . A key reagent introducing this azide group is hydrazoic acid and the reaction product depends on the type of reactant: carboxylic acids form amines t... | Schmidt reaction
The Schmidt reaction is an organic reaction involving alkyl migration over the carbon to nitrogen chemical bond in an azide with expulsion of nitrogen [1]. A key reagent introducing this azide group is hydrazoic acid and the reaction product depends on the type of reactant: carboxylic acids form amin... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Boyer_Reaction | |
549514e3c905da161e241b9d5a4109076009bba4 | wikidoc | Cerebral atrophy | Cerebral atrophy
# Overview
Cerebral atrophy is a common feature of many of the diseases that affect the brain. Atrophy of any tissue means loss of cells. In brain tissue, atrophy describes a loss of neurons and the connections between them. Atrophy can be generalized, which means that all of the brain has shrunk; or ... | Cerebral atrophy
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Cerebral atrophy is a common feature of many of the diseases that affect the brain. Atrophy of any tissue means loss of cells. In brain tissue, atrophy describes a loss of neurons and the connections betwee... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Brain_atrophy | |
abd9f41d4ce9401588b3508db524852dc2e538fe | wikidoc | Brain herniation | Brain herniation
Keywords and synonyms: Cerebral herniation, cerebellar herniation, uncal herniation, central herniation, supratentorial herniation, infratentorial herniation, transtentorial herniation, tonsillar herniation, cingulate herniation, transcalvarial herniation
# Overview
Herniation, a deadly side effect of... | Brain herniation
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Parul Pahal, M.B.B.S[2]
For patient information click here
Keywords and synonyms: Cerebral herniation, cerebellar herniation, uncal herniation, central herniation, supratentorial herniation, infratentorial herniation, tr... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Brain_hernia | |
8a2b96654cd8a9bdbb0b986ee6a37709abea0084 | wikidoc | Brain stem death | Brain stem death
# Overview
Brain Stem Death is the specific formulation of the concept of brain death formally adopted in the UK in 1995.
# Diagnosis
The diagnostic features of brain stem death are a deep coma, dependence for oxygenation on a mechanical ventilator, and the absence of specified reflexes which depend ... | Brain stem death
For patient information click here
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Brain Stem Death is the specific formulation of the concept of brain death formally adopted in the UK in 1995.
# Diagnosis
The diagnostic features of brain stem death are a deep coma, dependence for oxyg... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Brain_stem_death | |
1d5c5570bc7573aa0c1c3b1fcf04247ccb036c70 | wikidoc | Brain stem tumor | Brain stem tumor
# Overview
A brain stem tumor is a tumor in the part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord (the brain stem).
# Types of brain stem tumors
The most common form of brainstem tumor is the brainstem glioma.
# Symptoms
The symptoms of brain stem tumors vary greatly and can include ataxia, cranial... | Brain stem tumor
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
A brain stem tumor is a tumor in the part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord (the brain stem).
# Types of brain stem tumors
The most common form of brainstem tumor is the brainstem glioma.
# Symptoms
The symptoms of brain stem... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Brain_stem_tumor |
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