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d68be8cfb238baa4884227379593da82d97b071b | wikidoc | Hypnodermatology | Hypnodermatology
Hypnodermatology is an informal label for the use of hypnosis in treating the skin conditions that fall between conventional medical dermatology and the mental health disciplines.
The use of hypnosis to provide relief for some skin conditions is based on observations that the severity of the disease ma... | Hypnodermatology
Hypnodermatology is an informal label for the use of hypnosis in treating the skin conditions that fall between conventional medical dermatology and the mental health disciplines.
The use of hypnosis to provide relief for some skin conditions is based on observations that the severity of the disease m... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Hypnodermatology | |
a9b0a091f95109e0aaa46e383c7bd836624a2c0c | wikidoc | Hystero-epilepsy | Hystero-epilepsy
Hystero-epilepsy is an alleged disease "discovered" by 19th-century French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot. It is considered a famous example of iatrogenic artifact, or a disease created by doctors.
The disease was considered a combination of hysteria and epilepsy. Charcot housed his "hystero-epilepsy"... | Hystero-epilepsy
Hystero-epilepsy is an alleged disease "discovered" by 19th-century French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot. It is considered a famous example of iatrogenic artifact, or a disease created by doctors.
The disease was considered a combination of hysteria and epilepsy. Charcot housed his "hystero-epilepsy... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Hystero-epilepsy | |
4bd1fc0e8271be31c33c9da4df96eea137b5c15d | wikidoc | Ixodes pacificus | Ixodes pacificus
# Overview
Ixodes pacificus, the Western black-legged tick, is a species of Ixodes, a parasitic tick found on the western coast of North America. It is the principal vector of Lyme Disease in that region.
# Life Cycle
### General Tick Life Cycle
- A tick's life cycle is composed of four stages: hat... | Ixodes pacificus
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ilan Dock, B.S.
# Overview
Ixodes pacificus, the Western black-legged tick, is a species of Ixodes, a parasitic tick found on the western coast of North America. It is the principal vector of Lyme Disease in that regio... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/I._pacificus | |
7bdcc8593a988ef74f00586b416ce7cb50c6a0c1 | wikidoc | ICD-10 Chapter A | ICD-10 Chapter A
# A00-A79 - Bacterial infections, and other intestinal infectious diseases, and STDs
## (A00-A09) Intestinal infectious diseases
- (A00) Cholera
- (A01) Typhoid and paratyphoid fevers
(A01.0) Typhoid fever
Infection due to Salmonella typhi
(A01.1) Paratyphoid fever A
(A01.2) Paratyphoid fever B
(A01.... | ICD-10 Chapter A
# A00-A79 - Bacterial infections, and other intestinal infectious diseases, and STDs
## (A00-A09) Intestinal infectious diseases
- (A00) Cholera
- (A01) Typhoid and paratyphoid fevers
(A01.0) Typhoid fever
Infection due to Salmonella typhi
(A01.1) Paratyphoid fever A
(A01.2) Paratyphoid fever B
(A01.... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/ICD-10_Chapter_A | |
fd444139446f264f0e391ce5599ab7879e991bc1 | wikidoc | ICD-10 Chapter D | ICD-10 Chapter D
# C00-D48 - Neoplasms
## (C00-C14) Malignant neoplasms, lip, oral cavity and pharynx
- (C00) Malignant neoplasm of lip
- (C01) Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
- (C02) Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of tongue
- (C03) Malignant neoplasm of gum
- (C04) Malignant neoplasm of floor... | ICD-10 Chapter D
# C00-D48 - Neoplasms
## (C00-C14) Malignant neoplasms, lip, oral cavity and pharynx
- (C00) Malignant neoplasm of lip
- (C01) Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
- (C02) Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of tongue
- (C03) Malignant neoplasm of gum
- (C04) Malignant neoplasm of floor... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/ICD-10_Chapter_D | |
d1a602a6d94a75d46e537603f462ca597587c0e1 | wikidoc | ICD-10 Chapter E | ICD-10 Chapter E
# E00-E35 - Endocrine diseases
## (E00-E07) Thyroid gland / Thyroid hormone
- (E00) Congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome
- (E01) Iodine-deficiency-related thyroid disorders and allied conditions
(E01.0) Iodine-deficiency-related diffuse (endemic) goitre
(E01.1) Iodine-deficiency-related multinodular... | ICD-10 Chapter E
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# E00-E35 - Endocrine diseases
## (E00-E07) Thyroid gland / Thyroid hormone
- (E00) Congenital iodine-deficiency syndrome
- (E01) Iodine-deficiency-related thyroid disorders and allied conditions
(E01.0) Iodine-deficiency-related diffuse (endemic) g... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/ICD-10_Chapter_E | |
0f07ba87aff39c6dc5078b4ec12feb60f209047b | wikidoc | ICD-10 Chapter F | ICD-10 Chapter F
# Overview
The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems
10th Revision (ICD-10) is a coding system for diseases and signs, symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances and external causes of injury or diseases, as classified by the World Health ... | ICD-10 Chapter F
# Overview
The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems
10th Revision (ICD-10) is a coding system for diseases and signs, symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances and external causes of injury or diseases, as classified by the World Health ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/ICD-10_Chapter_F | |
fcf5202e993724f5ef76de43865d9e80d789a4eb | wikidoc | ICD-10 Chapter H | ICD-10 Chapter H
# H00-H59 - Diseases of the eye and adnexa
## (H00-H06) Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit
- (H00) Hordeolum and chalazion
(H00.0) Hordeolum and other deep inflammation of eyelid
(H00.1) Chalazion
- (H00.0) Hordeolum and other deep inflammation of eyelid
- (H00.1) Chalazion
- (H01) Other ... | ICD-10 Chapter H
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# H00-H59 - Diseases of the eye and adnexa
## (H00-H06) Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit
- (H00) Hordeolum and chalazion
(H00.0) Hordeolum and other deep inflammation of eyelid
(H00.1) Chalazion
- (H00.0) Hordeolum and other deep infla... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/ICD-10_Chapter_H | |
6dbfe74c6d1de225c51905d3cd882c463ccb51f9 | wikidoc | ICD-10 Chapter K | ICD-10 Chapter K
# K00-K93 - Diseases of the digestive system
## (K00-K14) Diseases of oral cavity, salivary glands and jaws
- (K00) Disorders of tooth development and eruption
(K00.0) Anodontia
(K00.1) Supernumerary teeth
(K00.2) Abnormalities of size and form of teeth
Concrescence
Tooth fusion
Dens evaginatus
Dens ... | ICD-10 Chapter K
# K00-K93 - Diseases of the digestive system
## (K00-K14) Diseases of oral cavity, salivary glands and jaws
- (K00) Disorders of tooth development and eruption
(K00.0) Anodontia
(K00.1) Supernumerary teeth
(K00.2) Abnormalities of size and form of teeth
Concrescence
Tooth fusion
Dens evaginatus
Dens ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/ICD-10_Chapter_K | |
8b9390f4520f5cba16d48c92c677905839615db4 | wikidoc | ICD-10 Chapter Q | ICD-10 Chapter Q
# Q00-Q89 - Congenital malformations and deformations
## (Q00-Q07) nervous system
- (Q00) Anencephaly and similar malformations
(Q00.0) Anencephaly
Acephaly
Acrania
Amyelencephaly
Hemianencephaly
Hemicephaly
(Q00.1) Craniorachischisis
(Q00.2) Iniencephaly
- (Q00.0) Anencephaly
Acephaly
Acrania
Amyele... | ICD-10 Chapter Q
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Q00-Q89 - Congenital malformations and deformations
## (Q00-Q07) nervous system
- (Q00) Anencephaly and similar malformations
(Q00.0) Anencephaly
Acephaly
Acrania
Amyelencephaly
Hemianencephaly
Hemicephaly
(Q00.1) Craniorachischisis
(Q00.2) Inienc... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/ICD-10_Chapter_Q | |
3479181f786a37b8ed45d95a692dcdd0527d6bb3 | wikidoc | ICD-10 Chapter R | ICD-10 Chapter R
# R00-R69 - Symptoms and signs
## (R00-R09) Circulatory and respiratory systems
- (R00) Abnormalities of heart beat
(R00.0) Tachycardia, unspecified
(R00.1) Bradycardia, unspecified
(R00.2) Palpitations
(R00.8) Other and unspecified abnormalities of heart beat
- (R00.0) Tachycardia, unspecified
- (R0... | ICD-10 Chapter R
# R00-R69 - Symptoms and signs
## (R00-R09) Circulatory and respiratory systems
- (R00) Abnormalities of heart beat
(R00.0) Tachycardia, unspecified
(R00.1) Bradycardia, unspecified
(R00.2) Palpitations
(R00.8) Other and unspecified abnormalities of heart beat
- (R00.0) Tachycardia, unspecified
- (R0... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/ICD-10_Chapter_R | |
1e1c9292c02747613a03dd17692c3abfc1c86ebc | wikidoc | ILLUMINATE Trial | ILLUMINATE Trial
# Official Title
Phase 3 Multi Center, Double Blind, Randomized, Parallel Group Evaluation Of The Fixed Combination Torcetrapib/Atorvastatin, Administered Orally, Once Daily (Qd), Compared With Atorvastatin Alone, On The Occurrence Of Major Cardiovascular Events In Subjects With Coronary Heart Disease... | ILLUMINATE Trial
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rim Halaby, M.D. [2]
Click here to download slides for ILLUMINATE Trial.
# Official Title
Phase 3 Multi Center, Double Blind, Randomized, Parallel Group Evaluation Of The Fixed Combination Torcetrapib/Atorvastatin, Adm... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/ILLUMINATE_Trial | |
bc65af1b8d5ad4980b072842699899299fc9e940 | wikidoc | ILLUSTRATE Trial | ILLUSTRATE Trial
# Official Title
Phase 3, Multi-Center, Double-Blind, Randomized, Parallel Group, Coronary Artery Intravascular Ultrasound Evaluation of the Anti-Atherosclerotic Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Fixed Combination CP-529,414/Atorvastatin, Administered Orally, Once Daily (QD) for 24 Months, Compare... | ILLUSTRATE Trial
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Click here to download slides for ILLUSTRATE Trial.
# Official Title
Phase 3, Multi-Center, Double-Blind, Randomized, Parallel Group, Coronary Artery Intravascular Ultrasound Evaluation of the Anti-Atherosclerotic Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability o... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/ILLUSTRATE_Trial | |
75305242ccd9d635575d8e2c8341eb3c50cec3c2 | wikidoc | Prothrombin time | Prothrombin time
Synonyms and keywords: International normalized ratio, INR, prothrombin ratio, PR, PT
# Overview
The prothrombin time (PT) and its derived measures of prothrombin ratio (PR) and international normalized ratio (INR) are measures of the extrinsic pathway of coagulation. They are used to determine the cl... | Prothrombin time
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: International normalized ratio, INR, prothrombin ratio, PR, PT
# Overview
The prothrombin time (PT) and its derived measures of prothrombin ratio (PR) and international normalized ratio (INR) are measures of the extrinsic pathw... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/INR | |
165302f3d11724a343ac2bfde5bc179ddd1d2151 | wikidoc | Ibuprofen (oral) | Ibuprofen (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 Wiki... | Ibuprofen (oral)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Deepika Beereddy, MBBS [2]
# Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is inten... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ibuprofen_(oral) | |
3bc3803598657079d347cd3077e66319a632ff9e | wikidoc | Ibuprofen lysine | Ibuprofen lysine
# 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... | Ibuprofen lysine
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/Ibuprofen_lysine | |
164f71cf280cc0306fea8f03d528caa9c0d6e504 | wikidoc | Meige's syndrome | Meige's syndrome
Meige's syndrome is a type of dystonia. It is also known as oral facial dystonia. It is actually a combination of two forms of dystonia, blepharospasm and oromandibular dystonia (OMD).
When OMD is combined with Blepharospasm, it may be referred to as Meige’s Syndrome named after Henri Meige, the French... | Meige's syndrome
Meige's syndrome is a type of dystonia. It is also known as oral facial dystonia. It is actually a combination of two forms of dystonia, blepharospasm and oromandibular dystonia (OMD).
When OMD is combined with Blepharospasm, it may be referred to as Meige’s Syndrome named after Henri Meige,[1] the Fr... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Idiopathic_orofacial_dystonia | |
1ab7120d1eb3e3ed2a90eebb5b9fb996717bc910 | wikidoc | Immunoglobulin A | Immunoglobulin A
# Overview
Immunoglobulin A (IgA) is an antibody playing a critical role in mucosal immunity. More IgA is produced than all other types of antibody combined. In its secretory form, is the main immunoglobulin found in mucous secretions, including tears, saliva, colostrum, intestinal juice, vaginal flui... | Immunoglobulin A
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Immunoglobulin A (IgA) is an antibody playing a critical role in mucosal immunity. More IgA is produced than all other types of antibody combined.[1] In its secretory form, is the main immunoglobulin found in mucous secretions, including t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/IgA | |
5a35c38a1f832eb41f7ea925b30e75ca04d2c412 | wikidoc | Immunoglobulin E | Immunoglobulin E
# Overview
In biology, Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is a class of antibody (or immunoglobulin "isotype") that has only been found in mammals. It plays an important role in allergy, and is especially associated with type 1 hypersensitivity.
IgE has also been implicated in immune system responses to most para... | Immunoglobulin E
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
In biology, Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is a class of antibody (or immunoglobulin "isotype") that has only been found in mammals. It plays an important role in allergy, and is especially associated with type 1 hypersensitivity.[1]
IgE has also ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/IgE | |
494929be5ef6599c81179bb3f6ea215fbe5dedea | wikidoc | Immunoglobulin G | Immunoglobulin G
# Overview
Immunoglobulin G (IgG) is a multimeric immunoglobulin, built of two heavy chains \gamma and two light chains. Each complex has two antigen binding sites. This is the most abundant immunoglobulin and is approximately equally distributed in blood and in tissue liquids, constituting 75% of ser... | Immunoglobulin G
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Immunoglobulin G (IgG) is a multimeric immunoglobulin, built of two heavy chains <math>\gamma</math> and two light chains. Each complex has two antigen binding sites. This is the most abundant immunoglobulin and is approximately equally di... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/IgG | |
2019e168b5c466c4a643edfecc18c641f64da39c | wikidoc | Immunoglobulin M | Immunoglobulin M
# Overview
Immunoglobulin M, or IgM for short, is a basic antibody that is present on B cells. It is the primary antibody against A and B antigens on red blood cells. IgM is by far the physically largest antibody in the human circulatory system.
# Structure and function
IgM forms polymers where multi... | Immunoglobulin M
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Immunoglobulin M, or IgM for short, is a basic antibody that is present on B cells. It is the primary antibody against A and B antigens on red blood cells. IgM is by far the physically largest antibody in the human circulatory system.
# S... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/IgM | |
f2d81bb9518049d794434e23a3c9e4e9af07d6b7 | wikidoc | Ileocolic artery | Ileocolic artery
The Ileocolic Artery is the lowest branch arising from the concavity of the superior mesenteric artery.
It passes downward and to the right behind the peritoneum toward the right iliac fossa, where it divides into a superior and an inferior branch; the inferior anastomoses with the end of the superior ... | Ileocolic artery
Template:Infobox Artery
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
The Ileocolic Artery is the lowest branch arising from the concavity of the superior mesenteric artery.
It passes downward and to the right behind the peritoneum toward the right iliac fossa, where it divides into a superior an... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ileocecal | |
ead6dd095c38bcd86f2eedf165444f2656c84261 | wikidoc | Iloprost sandbox | Iloprost sandbox
## Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Indication
- Iloprost® is indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) (WHO Group 1) to improve a composite endpoint consisting of exercise tolerance, symptoms (NYHA Class), and lack of deterioration. Studies establishing effectiveness inclu... | Iloprost sandbox
### Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Indication
- Iloprost® is indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) (WHO Group 1) to improve a composite endpoint consisting of exercise tolerance, symptoms (NYHA Class), and lack of deterioration. Studies establishing effectiveness incl... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Iloprost_sandbox | |
3ab0b61ec7b070841affd21d40d44d7ab992d41c | wikidoc | Image resolution | Image resolution
# Overview
Image resolution describes the detail an image holds. The term applies equally to digital images, film images, and other types of images. Higher resolution means more image detail.
Image resolution can be measured in various ways. Basically, resolution quantifies how close lines can be to ... | Image resolution
# Overview
Image resolution describes the detail an image holds. The term applies equally to digital images, film images, and other types of images. Higher resolution means more image detail.
Image resolution can be measured in various ways. Basically, resolution quantifies how close lines can be to ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Image_resolution | |
34148df8dfb75c50cfbdf48785e6821f2b9350b5 | wikidoc | Imipramine oxide | Imipramine oxide
# Overview
Imipraminoxide (Imiprex, Elepsin), or imipramine N-oxide, is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) that was introduced in Europe in the 1960s for the treatment of depression.
Imipraminoxide is both an analogue and a metabolite of imipramine, and has similar effects. However, in clinical trials, ... | Imipramine oxide
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Imipraminoxide (Imiprex, Elepsin), or imipramine N-oxide, is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) that was introduced in Europe in the 1960s for the treatment of depression.[1][2][3][4]
Imipraminoxide is both an analogue and a metabolite of im... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Imipramine_oxide | |
f23ba906ff1ffe0c1cfe93d05dc327a15d6de1f9 | wikidoc | Immune tolerance | Immune tolerance
Immune or immunological tolerance is the process by which the immune system does not attack an antigen. It occurs in three forms: central tolerance, peripheral tolerance and acquired tolerance.
# Central tolerance
Central tolerance is immunological tolerance developed during T and B cell differentiat... | Immune tolerance
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Immune or immunological tolerance is the process by which the immune system does not attack an antigen. It occurs in three forms: central tolerance, peripheral tolerance and acquired tolerance.
# Central tolerance
Central tolerance is immunological ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Immune_tolerance | |
cd3a7b93fe50460cc39aeece3836a12f82ad1954 | wikidoc | Immunosenescence | Immunosenescence
Immunosenescence refers to the gradual deterioration of the immune system brought on by natural age advancement. It involves both the host’s capacity to respond to infections and the development of long-term immune memory, especially by vaccination . This age-associated immune deficiency is ubiquitous... | Immunosenescence
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Immunosenescence refers to the gradual deterioration of the immune system brought on by natural age advancement. It involves both the host’s capacity to respond to infections and the development of long-term immune memory, especially by vaccination [1... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Immunosenescence | |
0e4a04d01c273fc6f3cc901010c74d254ec8f748 | wikidoc | Immunostimulator | Immunostimulator
# Overview
Immunostimulators are substances (drugs and nutrients) that stimulate the immune system by inducing activation or increasing activity of any of its components. One notable example include granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor, commercially available under Leukine name. Some immun... | Immunostimulator
# Overview
Immunostimulators are substances (drugs and nutrients) that stimulate the immune system by inducing activation or increasing activity of any of its components. One notable example include granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor, commercially available under Leukine name. Some immun... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Immunostimulant | |
47bc60d9259050438413139d19931a208286667b | wikidoc | Immunosupression | Immunosupression
# Overview
Immunosuppression involves an act that reduces the activation or efficacy of the immune system. Some portions of the immune system itself have immuno-suppressive effects on other parts of the immune system, and immunosuppression may occur as an adverse reaction to treatment of other conditi... | Immunosupression
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Immunosuppression involves an act that reduces the activation or efficacy of the immune system. Some portions of the immune system itself have immuno-suppressive effects on other parts of the immune system, and immunosuppression may occur ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Immunosupression | |
2fb07daf36d6fa420090b62aeb06a084328824b3 | wikidoc | Organic acidemia | Organic acidemia
Organic acidemia, also called organic aciduria, is a term used to classify a group of metabolic disorders which disrupt normal amino acid metabolism, particularly branched-chain amino acids, causing a buildup of acids which are usually not present.
The four main types of organic acidemia are: methylmal... | Organic acidemia
Organic acidemia, also called organic aciduria, is a term used to classify a group of metabolic disorders which disrupt normal amino acid metabolism, particularly branched-chain amino acids, causing a buildup of acids which are usually not present.[1]
The four main types of organic acidemia are: methy... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Inborn_branched_chain_aminoaciduria | |
148e9b1baf786c19784219fa1737e947aef22f50 | wikidoc | Inclusion bodies | Inclusion bodies
Inclusion bodies are nuclear or cytoplasmic aggregates of stainable substances, usually proteins. They typically represent sites of viral multiplication in a bacterium or a eukaryotic cell and usually consist of viral capsid proteins.
# Composition
Protein inclusion bodies are classically thought to c... | Inclusion bodies
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Inclusion bodies are nuclear or cytoplasmic aggregates of stainable substances, usually proteins. They typically represent sites of viral multiplication in a bacterium or a eukaryotic cell and usually consist of viral capsid proteins.
# Composition
P... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Inclusion | |
3546b34d371a19f2372f657cbe5f9c8fec834802 | wikidoc | Refractive index | Refractive index
# Overview
The refractive index (or index of refraction) of a medium is a measure for how much the speed of light (or other waves such as sound waves) is reduced inside the medium. For example, typical glass has a refractive index of 1.5, which means that light travels at 1/1.5=0.67 times the speed i... | Refractive index
# Overview
The refractive index (or index of refraction) of a medium is a measure for how much the speed of light (or other waves such as sound waves) is reduced inside the medium. For example, typical glass has a refractive index of 1.5, which means that light travels at <math>1/1.5=0.67</math> time... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Index_of_refraction | |
db754ccd23dde35e0d50c58cc4a1c86ce63c8742 | wikidoc | Indirect agonist | Indirect agonist
In pharmacology, an indirect agonist or indirect-acting agonist is a substance that enhances the release or action of an endogenous neurotransmitter but has no specific agonist activity at the neurotransmitter receptor itself. Indirect agonists work through varying mechanisms to achieve their effects, ... | Indirect agonist
In pharmacology, an indirect agonist or indirect-acting agonist is a substance that enhances the release or action of an endogenous neurotransmitter but has no specific agonist activity at the neurotransmitter receptor itself. Indirect agonists work through varying mechanisms to achieve their effects,... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Indirect_agonist | |
cd9ca036adb3869db78a858b071cb3c6d18985b1 | wikidoc | Ingenol mebutate | Ingenol mebutate
# 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... | Ingenol mebutate
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vignesh Ponnusamy, M.B.B.S. [2]
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ae51a29638b6ad1a9cba7095d3db9d1838375127 | wikidoc | Inocybe tricolor | Inocybe tricolor
Inocybe tricolor is a rare member of the genus Inocybe which is widely distributed in temperate forests.
# Description
Inocybe tricolor is a small mycorrhizal mushroom with a convex to umbonate cap which is fibrillose to squamulose. It is usually less than 4cm across and has incurved margin until it ... | Inocybe tricolor
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Inocybe tricolor is a rare member of the genus Inocybe which is widely distributed in temperate forests.
# Description
Inocybe tricolor is a small mycorrhizal mushroom with a convex to umbonate cap which is fibrillose to squamulose. It is usually less than 4cm across and has in... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Inocybe_tricolor | |
367f4113e9cf9bd1626c172c19799085897a5730 | wikidoc | Insanity defense | Insanity defense
In criminal trials, the insanity defenses are possible defenses by excuse, by which defendants argue that they should not be held criminally liable for breaking the law, as they were legally insane during the commission of alleged crimes. It is important to note that the legal definition of "insane" in... | Insanity defense
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In criminal trials, the insanity defenses are possible defenses by excuse, by which defendants argue that they should not be held criminally liable for breaking the law, as they were legally insane during the commission of alleged crimes. It is important to note tha... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Insanity_defense | |
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0f80c142f3bdb7189c566e24ad856060cb0e293c | wikidoc | Insulin degludec | Insulin degludec
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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... | Insulin degludec
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# Disclaimer
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ac6fe7a6b5b56568f0b21d5a00f9db2e741c9254 | wikidoc | Insulin receptor | Insulin receptor
The insulin receptor (IR) is a transmembrane receptor that is activated by insulin, IGF-I, IGF-II and belongs to the large class of tyrosine kinase receptors. Metabolically, the insulin receptor plays a key role in the regulation of glucose homeostasis, a functional process that under degenerate condit... | Insulin receptor
The insulin receptor (IR) is a transmembrane receptor that is activated by insulin, IGF-I, IGF-II and belongs to the large class of tyrosine kinase receptors.[1] Metabolically, the insulin receptor plays a key role in the regulation of glucose homeostasis, a functional process that under degenerate co... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Insulin_receptor | |
183398d9b8bf39096c25be8e277fccc2df5c7f9f | wikidoc | Integrin, beta 5 | Integrin, beta 5
Integrin beta-5 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ITGB5 gene.
# Interactions
Integrin, beta 5 has been shown to interact with PTK2, Annexin A5 and PAK4.
# Clinical significance
## Research
Elevated levels of ITGB5 have been found in patients suffering from autosomal dominant osteopetrosi... | Integrin, beta 5
Integrin beta-5 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ITGB5 gene.[1][2]
# Interactions
Integrin, beta 5 has been shown to interact with PTK2,[3] Annexin A5[4] and PAK4.[5]
# Clinical significance
## Research
Elevated levels of ITGB5 have been found in patients suffering from autosomal domin... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Integrin,_beta_5 | |
33a305bdc909ba0e12d85378f5214e1327efcff3 | wikidoc | Integrin alpha 2 | Integrin alpha 2
Integrin alpha-2 or CD49b (cluster of differentiation 49b) is a protein which in humans is encoded by the CD49b gene.
The CD49b protein is an integrin alpha subunit. It makes up half of the α2β1 integrin duplex. Integrins are heterodimeric integral membrane glycoproteins composed of a distinct alpha ch... | Integrin alpha 2
Integrin alpha-2 or CD49b (cluster of differentiation 49b) is a protein which in humans is encoded by the CD49b gene.
The CD49b protein is an integrin alpha subunit. It makes up half of the α2β1 integrin duplex. Integrins are heterodimeric integral membrane glycoproteins composed of a distinct alpha c... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Integrin_alpha_2 | |
b88c603bf5c87c2d265a390d78f08dd2d84961f0 | wikidoc | Integrin alpha 3 | Integrin alpha 3
Integrin alpha-3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ITGA3 gene.
ITGA3 is an integrin alpha subunit. Together with beta-1 subunit, it makes up half of the α3β1 integrin duplex that plays a role in neural migration and corticogenesis, acted upon by such factors as netrin-1 and reelin.
ITGA3 en... | Integrin alpha 3
Integrin alpha-3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ITGA3 gene.[1][2]
ITGA3 is an integrin alpha subunit. Together with beta-1 subunit, it makes up half of the α3β1 integrin duplex that plays a role in neural migration and corticogenesis, acted upon by such factors as netrin-1 and reelin.
I... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Integrin_alpha_3 | |
a2ab6cf4a77e085f0372cef7fe2effa6c4d58b05 | wikidoc | Integrin alpha 7 | Integrin alpha 7
Alpha-7 integrin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ITGA7 gene. Alpha-7 integrin is critical for modulating cell-matrix interactions. Alpha-7 integrin is highly expressed in cardiac muscle, skeletal muscle and smooth muscle cells, and localizes to Z-disc and costamere structures. Mutations i... | Integrin alpha 7
Alpha-7 integrin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ITGA7 gene.[1][2] Alpha-7 integrin is critical for modulating cell-matrix interactions. Alpha-7 integrin is highly expressed in cardiac muscle, skeletal muscle and smooth muscle cells, and localizes to Z-disc and costamere structures. Muta... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Integrin_alpha_7 | |
fd5e9c38b8273b49a0b2a9cf33236b97b5a06574 | wikidoc | Integrin alpha 9 | Integrin alpha 9
Integrin alpha-9 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ITGA9 gene. Cytogenetic location: 3p22.2
# Function
This gene encodes an alpha integrin. Integrins are heterodimeric integral membrane glycoproteins composed of an alpha chain and a beta chain that mediate cell-cell and cell-matrix adhesi... | Integrin alpha 9
Integrin alpha-9 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ITGA9 gene.[1][2][3] Cytogenetic location: 3p22.2 [4]
# Function
This gene encodes an alpha integrin. Integrins are heterodimeric integral membrane glycoproteins composed of an alpha chain and a beta chain that mediate cell-cell and cell-... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Integrin_alpha_9 | |
ab4564515f7269c708f76137eb009f18a3254034 | wikidoc | Integrin alpha L | Integrin alpha L
Integrin, alpha L (antigen CD11A (p180), lymphocyte function-associated antigen 1; alpha polypeptide), also known as ITGAL, is a human gene which functions in the immune system. It is involved in cellular adhesion and costimulatory signaling. It is the target of the drug efalizumab.
# Function
ITGAL e... | Integrin alpha L
Integrin, alpha L (antigen CD11A (p180), lymphocyte function-associated antigen 1; alpha polypeptide), also known as ITGAL, is a human gene which functions in the immune system. It is involved in cellular adhesion and costimulatory signaling. It is the target of the drug efalizumab.
# Function
ITGAL ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Integrin_alpha_L | |
a7a0f139f2624758f973729678abf55b9fb309fa | wikidoc | Integrin alpha V | Integrin alpha V
Integrin alpha-V is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ITGAV gene.
# Function
ITGAV encodes integrin alpha chain V. Integrins are heterodimeric integral membrane proteins composed of an alpha chain and a beta chain. Alpha V undergoes post-translational cleavage to yield disulfide-linked heavy ... | Integrin alpha V
Integrin alpha-V is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ITGAV gene.[1]
# Function
ITGAV encodes integrin alpha chain V. Integrins are heterodimeric integral membrane proteins composed of an alpha chain and a beta chain. Alpha V undergoes post-translational cleavage to yield disulfide-linked he... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Integrin_alpha_V | |
468f3babecc90c85b027c15840e18720ed9b82b1 | wikidoc | Integrin alpha X | Integrin alpha X
CD11c, also known as Integrin, alpha X (complement component 3 receptor 4 subunit) (ITGAX), is a gene that encodes for CD11c .
CD11c is an integrin alpha X chain protein. Integrins are heterodimeric integral membrane proteins composed of an alpha chain and a beta chain. This protein combines with the ... | Integrin alpha X
CD11c, also known as Integrin, alpha X (complement component 3 receptor 4 subunit) (ITGAX), is a gene that encodes for CD11c .[1][2]
CD11c is an integrin alpha X chain protein. Integrins are heterodimeric integral membrane proteins composed of an alpha chain and a beta chain. This protein combines wi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Integrin_alpha_X | |
20737e5dcc5a73c3864ee0a8c1150b891b415738 | wikidoc | Interferon gamma | Interferon gamma
Interferon gamma (IFNγ) is a dimerized soluble cytokine that is the only member of the type II class of interferons. The existence of this interferon, which early in its history was known as immune interferon, was described by E. F. Wheelock as a product of human leukocytes stimulated with phytohemaggl... | Interferon gamma
Interferon gamma (IFNγ) is a dimerized soluble cytokine that is the only member of the type II class of interferons.[1] The existence of this interferon, which early in its history was known as immune interferon, was described by E. F. Wheelock as a product of human leukocytes stimulated with phytohem... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Interferon_gamma | |
8b90bfe3f3d8892833f2c8d26264ac7317385e30 | wikidoc | Interim analysis | Interim analysis
In clinical trials and other scientific studies, an interim analysis is an analysis of data that is conducted before data collection has been completed. Clinical trials are unusual in that enrollment of subjects is a continual process staggered in time. If a treatment can be proven to be clearly bene... | Interim analysis
In clinical trials and other scientific studies, an interim analysis is an analysis of data that is conducted before data collection has been completed. Clinical trials are unusual in that enrollment of subjects is a continual process staggered in time. If a treatment can be proven to be clearly ben... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Interim_analysis | |
5d360d2c7c4977df8f4cd10f97aba0952c44eaa4 | wikidoc | Maxillary artery | Maxillary artery
The maxillary artery (or internal maxillary artery in older texts) is an artery that supplies deep structures of the face.
# Structure
The maxillary artery, the larger of the two terminal branches of the external carotid artery, arises behind the neck of the mandible, and is at first imbedded in the s... | Maxillary artery
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The maxillary artery (or internal maxillary artery in older texts) is an artery that supplies deep structures of the face.
# Structure
The maxillary artery, the larger of the two terminal branches of the external carotid arter... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Internal_maxillary_artery | |
8c153f781ca99f6227d75ef269279819df94cd88 | wikidoc | Internet suicide | Internet suicide
# Overview
An Internet suicide pact (cybersuicide pact) is a suicide pact made between individuals who meet on the Internet.
# Background
Although the majority of such Internet-related suicide pacts have occurred in Japan, similar incidents have also been reported from other countries including Hong ... | Internet suicide
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
An Internet suicide pact (cybersuicide pact) is a suicide pact made between individuals who meet on the Internet.
# Background
Although the majority of such Internet-related suicide pacts have occurred in Japan[citation needed], similar i... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Internet_suicide | |
459080b8a87d628da01cc7ee689183c8da0587cf | wikidoc | Intersex surgery | Intersex surgery
Steven C. Campbell, M.D., Ph.D.
# Overview
Intersex surgery is one of several terms referring to surgery performed to correct birth defects or early injuries of the genitalia, primarily for the purposes of making the appearance more normal and to reduce the likelihood of future problems. The recent hi... | Intersex surgery
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# Overview
Intersex surgery is one of several terms referring to surgery performed to correct birth defects or early injuries of the genitalia, primarily for the purposes of making the appearance more normal and to reduce the likelihood of futur... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Intersex_surgery | |
1c3eab11335f938b94d8f055f076f3e11758b7cc | wikidoc | Intestinal juice | Intestinal juice
# Overview
Intestinal juice (succus entericus) refers to the clear to pale yellow watery secretions from the glands lining the small intestine walls. Secretion is stimulated by the mechanical pressure of partly digested food in the intestine.
Its function is to complete the process begun by pancreatic... | Intestinal juice
# Overview
Intestinal juice (succus entericus) refers to the clear to pale yellow watery secretions from the glands lining the small intestine walls. Secretion is stimulated by the mechanical pressure of partly digested food in the intestine.
Its function is to complete the process begun by pancreatic... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Intestinal_juice | |
84faf5cda88b295149a57afd1a1acc886e6e77f2 | wikidoc | Organ transplant | Organ transplant
An organ transplant is the moving of a whole or partial organ from one body to another (or from a donor site on the patient's own body), for the purpose of replacing the recipient's damaged or failing organ with a working one from the donor site. Organ donors can be living, or deceased (previously refe... | Organ transplant
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [8]
An organ transplant is the moving of a whole or partial organ from one body to another (or from a donor site on the patient's own body), for the purpose of replacing the recipient's damaged or failing organ with a working one from the donor site. Orga... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Intestinal_transplant | |
222e1b239c6ee5959b2b463d4bac92dc27f6249c | wikidoc | Intrinsic factor | Intrinsic factor
Intrinsic factor (IF), also known as gastric intrinsic factor (GIF), is a glycoprotein produced by the parietal cells of the stomach. It is necessary for the absorption of vitamin B12 later on in the ileum of the small intestine. In humans, the gastric intrinsic factor protein is encoded by the GIF gen... | Intrinsic factor
Intrinsic factor (IF), also known as gastric intrinsic factor (GIF), is a glycoprotein produced by the parietal cells of the stomach. It is necessary for the absorption of vitamin B12 later on in the ileum of the small intestine.[1] In humans, the gastric intrinsic factor protein is encoded by the GIF... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Intrinsic_factor | |
368cb7df663b435b5ca79c12d72ecea7ccd94467 | wikidoc | Iobenguane I 123 | Iobenguane I 123
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# Disclaimer
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fcdf5d874714278dd1eabe710ddaf07b3ed0b65c | wikidoc | Iodine pentoxide | Iodine pentoxide
Iodine pentoxide is the chemical compound with the formula I2O5. This iodine oxide is the anhydride of iodic acid. It is produced by dehydrating iodic acid at 200 °C in a stream of dry air:
# Structure
I2O5 is bent with an I-O-I angle of 139.2°, but the molecule has no mirror plane so its symmetry i... | Iodine pentoxide
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Iodine pentoxide is the chemical compound with the formula I2O5. This iodine oxide is the anhydride of iodic acid. It is produced by dehydrating iodic acid at 200 °C in a stream of dry air[1]:
# Structure
I2O5 is bent with an I-O-I angle of 139.2°, but the molecule has no mirro... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Iodine_pentoxide | |
58924ead047f6cd516e6d878f85a6d245e413ce1 | wikidoc | Ipomoea purpurea | Ipomoea purpurea
Ipomoea purpurea, the Purple or Common Morning Glory, is a species in the genus Ipomoea, native to Mexico and Central America. Like all morning glories the plant entwines itself around structures with its viny stems, growing to a height of 2-3 m tall. The leaves are heart-shaped and the stems are cover... | Ipomoea purpurea
Ipomoea purpurea, the Purple or Common Morning Glory, is a species in the genus Ipomoea, native to Mexico and Central America. Like all morning glories the plant entwines itself around structures with its viny stems, growing to a height of 2-3 m tall. The leaves are heart-shaped and the stems are cove... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ipomoea_purpurea | |
1fd63d2b29ae85d9c1c5ce826b01331d9237dd6f | wikidoc | Ipomoea tricolor | Ipomoea tricolor
Ipomoea tricolor is a species of morning glory native to the New World tropics, and widely cultivated and naturalised elsewhere. It is a herbaceous annual or perennial twining liana growing to 2-4 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, 3-7 cm long with a 1.5-6 cm long petiole. The flowers are trumpe... | Ipomoea tricolor
Ipomoea tricolor is a species of morning glory native to the New World tropics, and widely cultivated and naturalised elsewhere. It is a herbaceous annual or perennial twining liana growing to 2-4 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, 3-7 cm long with a 1.5-6 cm long petiole. The flowers are trump... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ipomoea_tricolor | |
7c17877775dc92d581cabe3122f69a6b67d24777 | wikidoc | Iris pseudacorus | Iris pseudacorus
Iris pseudacorus is a species of Iris, native to Europe, western Asia and northwest Africa. Common names include yellow iris and yellow flag. Its specific epithet, meaning "false acorus," refers to the similarity of its leaves to those of Acorus calamus, as they have a prominently veined mid-rib and sw... | Iris pseudacorus
Iris pseudacorus is a species of Iris, native to Europe, western Asia and northwest Africa. Common names include yellow iris and yellow flag. Its specific epithet, meaning "false acorus," refers to the similarity of its leaves to those of Acorus calamus, as they have a prominently veined mid-rib and s... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Iris_pseudacorus | |
8d31599801b83d25f920418e709fc6757148829f | wikidoc | Iron(II) sulfide | Iron(II) sulfide
Iron(II) sulfide is a chemical compound with the formula FeS. In practice, iron sulfides are often non-stoichiometric. Powdered iron sulfide is pyrophoric.
FeS can be obtained by reacting iron and sulfur.
# Forms of iron sulfide
"Iron sulfide" exists in several distinct forms which differ in the stoi... | Iron(II) sulfide
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Iron(II) sulfide is a chemical compound with the formula FeS. In practice, iron sulfides are often non-stoichiometric. Powdered iron sulfide is pyrophoric.
FeS can be obtained by reacting iron and sulfur.
# Forms of iron sulfide
"Iron sulfide" exists in several distinct forms wh... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Iron(II)_sulfide | |
ff40267a0c40940ba6c8819ca7a37073862fc90f | wikidoc | Iron supplements | Iron supplements
Iron supplements are supplements that can be prescribed by a doctor for a medical reason. Iron can also be a dietary supplement, which can be purchased in supermarkets etc. These 2 categories should not be confused.
# Indications
Iron supplements are used in medicine to treat iron-deficiency anemia.
F... | Iron supplements
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Iron supplements are supplements that can be prescribed by a doctor for a medical reason. Iron can also be a dietary supplement, which can be purchased in supermarkets etc. These 2 categories should not be confused.
# Indications
Iron supplements are... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Iron_pill | |
559278afcccdd3452c38624c5ec28ccd7cde9276 | wikidoc | Isaac's syndrome | Isaac's syndrome
Isaac's syndrome (also known as neuromyotonia, Isaac-Mertens syndrome, continuous muscle fiber activity syndrome, and quantal squander syndrome) is a rare neuromuscular disorder caused by continuous signaling of the end regions of peripheral nerve fibers that activate muscle fibers (motor neurons). Sym... | Isaac's syndrome
Isaac's syndrome (also known as neuromyotonia, Isaac-Mertens syndrome, continuous muscle fiber activity syndrome, and quantal squander syndrome) is a rare neuromuscular disorder caused by continuous signaling of the end regions of peripheral nerve fibers that activate muscle fibers (motor neurons). Sy... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Isaac%27s_Syndrome | |
905e367766ec00843e6654fb2298ca7fbdbb0bb5 | wikidoc | Isabelle Dinoire | Isabelle Dinoire
Isabelle Dinoire, born 1967, was the first person to undergo a partial face transplant, after her Labrador dog mauled her in May 2005. Prior to the operation, she could barely eat or speak, but after the operation, she can do both.
# Personal life
Isabelle Dinoire lives in Valenciennes, northern Fran... | Isabelle Dinoire
Isabelle Dinoire, born 1967, was the first person to undergo a partial face transplant, after her Labrador dog mauled her in May 2005. Prior to the operation, she could barely eat or speak, but after the operation, she can do both.
# Personal life
Isabelle Dinoire lives in Valenciennes, northern Fra... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Isabelle_Dinoire | |
b60425f207ead628159d9f9f4f132c6964b1e6ad | wikidoc | Ischemic cascade | Ischemic cascade
The ischemic (ischaemic) cascade is a series of biochemical reactions that take place in the brain and other aerobic tissues after seconds to minutes of ischemia (inadequate blood supply). This is typically secondary to stroke, injury, or cardiac arrest due to heart attack. Most ischemic neurons that... | Ischemic cascade
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The ischemic (ischaemic) cascade is a series of biochemical reactions that take place in the brain and other aerobic tissues after seconds to minutes of ischemia (inadequate blood supply).[1] This is typically seconda... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ischemic_cascade | |
9ab0b1783dbc79ebf7341706e4d788680c9bad02 | wikidoc | Isobaric process | Isobaric process
An isobaric process is a thermodynamic process in which the pressure stays constant: \Delta p = 0 The term derives from the Greek isos, "equal," and barus, "heavy." The heat transferred to the system does work but also changes the internal energy of the system:
According to the first law of thermody... | Isobaric process
An isobaric process is a thermodynamic process in which the pressure stays constant: <math>\Delta p = 0 </math> The term derives from the Greek isos, "equal," and barus, "heavy." The heat transferred to the system does work but also changes the internal energy of the system:
According to the first l... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Isobaric | |
4f5ecb2c2c880f938b0e078a2ea91de746a831f6 | wikidoc | Isoelectronicity | Isoelectronicity
Two or more molecular entities (atoms, molecules, ions) are described as being isoelectronic with each other if they have the same number of valence electrons and the same structure (number and connectivity of atoms), regardless of the nature of the elements involved.
# Examples
The N atom and the O+... | Isoelectronicity
Two or more molecular entities (atoms, molecules, ions) are described as being isoelectronic[1] with each other if they have the same number of valence electrons and the same structure (number and connectivity of atoms), regardless of the nature of the elements involved.
# Examples
The N atom and th... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Isoelectronic | |
d0ac88c3a7adc000daf28c938cafc8d520119fbe | wikidoc | Isoniazid (oral) | Isoniazid (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 Wiki... | Isoniazid (oral)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Deepika Beereddy, MBBS [2]
# Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is inten... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Isoniazid_(oral) | |
e648e5f947175ea3a13ca62caa3f81ad29ec7201 | wikidoc | Isotopes of iron | Isotopes of iron
Naturally occurring iron (Fe) consists of four isotopes: 5.845% of radioactive 54Fe (half-life: >3.1×1022 years), 91.754% of stable 56Fe, 2.119% of stable 57Fe and 0.282% of stable 58Fe.
60Fe is an extinct radionuclide of long half-life (1.5 million years).
Much of the past work on measuring the isotop... | Isotopes of iron
Naturally occurring iron (Fe) consists of four isotopes: 5.845% of radioactive 54Fe (half-life: >3.1×1022 years), 91.754% of stable 56Fe, 2.119% of stable 57Fe and 0.282% of stable 58Fe.
60Fe is an extinct radionuclide of long half-life (1.5 million years).
Much of the past work on measuring the isoto... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Isotopes_of_iron | |
bca0af3eb95d7df5570473fa5d1eb498706f6b4f | wikidoc | Isotopes of lead | Isotopes of lead
Lead (Pb) has four stable isotopes - 204Pb, 206Pb, 207Pb, 208Pb and one common radiogenic isotope 202Pb with a half-life of ~53,000 years. The standard atomic mass is 207.2(1) u. It is the heaviest discovered element to have a stable isotope. (The more massive 209Bi, long considered to be stable, actu... | Isotopes of lead
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Lead (Pb) has four stable isotopes - 204Pb, 206Pb, 207Pb, 208Pb and one common radiogenic isotope 202Pb with a half-life of ~53,000 years. The standard atomic mass is 207.2(1) u. It is the heaviest discovered element to have a stable isotope. (The mo... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Isotopes_of_lead | |
dc127b3a4e5b75b52fdfcfec17f9660bf51dbd1c | wikidoc | Isotopes of zinc | Isotopes of zinc
Naturally occurring zinc (Zn) is composed of the 5 stable isotopes 64Zn, 66Zn, 67Zn, 68Zn, and 70Zn with 64Zn being the most abundant (48.6% natural abundance). Twenty-one radioisotopes have been characterised with the most abundant and stable being 65Zn with a half-life of 244.26 days, and 72Zn with a... | Isotopes of zinc
Naturally occurring zinc (Zn) is composed of the 5 stable isotopes 64Zn, 66Zn, 67Zn, 68Zn, and 70Zn with 64Zn being the most abundant (48.6% natural abundance). Twenty-one radioisotopes have been characterised with the most abundant and stable being 65Zn with a half-life of 244.26 days, and 72Zn with ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Isotopes_of_zinc | |
c34a7afa9009a853ae55073d78a0811638231012 | wikidoc | Joint Commission | Joint Commission
The Joint Commission is a private sector United States-based non-profit organization. It is the best known of a number of active healthcare accreditation groups in the USA (see alternatives).
The declared mission of this private organization is "To continuously improve the safety and quality of care pr... | Joint Commission
The Joint Commission is a private sector United States-based non-profit organization. It is the best known of a number of active healthcare accreditation groups in the USA (see alternatives).
The declared mission of this private organization is "To continuously improve the safety and quality of care p... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/JCAHO | |
59bebdc62bdd58625a6b9355f8cc464b154e78bb | wikidoc | Jack Lester King | Jack Lester King
Jack Lester King (March 9, 1934 – June 29, 1983) was an American evolutionary biologist best known for co-authoring (with Thomas H. Jukes) a seminal paper on the neutral theory of molecular evolution, "Non-Darwinian Evolution".
King was born in Oakland, California and received both undergraduate and do... | Jack Lester King
Jack Lester King (March 9, 1934 – June 29, 1983) was an American evolutionary biologist best known for co-authoring (with Thomas H. Jukes) a seminal paper on the neutral theory of molecular evolution, "Non-Darwinian Evolution".[1]
King was born in Oakland, California and received both undergraduate an... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Jack_Lester_King | |
8ec537bf1e58954b5150a24d2a1be052b2ca85bf | wikidoc | Job satisfaction | Job satisfaction
Job satisfaction is "personal satisfaction relative to the work situation". About 71% of Americans are satisfied with their jobs..
Job satisfaction differs from measuring life satisfaction.
Satisfaction has been similarly measured for life in general with single questions.
Companies with high job satis... | Job satisfaction
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Robert G. Badgett, M.D.[2]
Job satisfaction is "personal satisfaction relative to the work situation".[1] About 71% of Americans are satisfied with their jobs.[2].
Job satisfaction differs from measuring life satisfaction[3].
Satisfaction has been simi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Job_satisfaction | |
1041a7b5ba60c8fb5d492cff8e220a20e8c063d8 | wikidoc | Joubert syndrome | Joubert syndrome
Synonyms and Keywords: Cerebelloparenchymal disorder 4; Cerebellar vermis agenesis; Joubert-Boltshauser syndrome; JBTS1; CPD4; Cerebellooculorenal syndrome 1; CORS1; Joubert syndrome 1
# Overview
Joubert syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects the areas of the cerebellar vermis and brain stem... | Joubert syndrome
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vamsikrishna Gunnam M.B.B.S [2]
Synonyms and Keywords: Cerebelloparenchymal disorder 4; Cerebellar vermis agenesis; Joubert-Boltshauser syndrome; JBTS1; CPD4; Cerebellooculorenal syndrome 1; CORS1; Joubert syndrome 1
... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Joubert_Syndrome | |
6ddc5442637189a68b881a2c183a9954ceb8c5cd | wikidoc | Juniperus sabina | Juniperus sabina
Juniperus sabina (Savin Juniper or Savin) is a shrubby juniper, very variable in shape, reaching 1-4 m tall. It is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe and western and central Asia, from Spain east to eastern Siberia, typically growing at altitudes of 1,000-3,300 m.
The leaves are of ... | Juniperus sabina
Juniperus sabina (Savin Juniper or Savin) is a shrubby juniper, very variable in shape, reaching 1-4 m tall. It is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe and western and central Asia, from Spain east to eastern Siberia, typically growing at altitudes of 1,000-3,300 m.
The leaves are of... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Juniperus_sabina | |
33a9a5a8ded25d5668fc1773841457074c3ff80e | wikidoc | Kalmia latifolia | Kalmia latifolia
Kalmia latifolia, commonly called Mountain-laurel or Spoonwood, is a flowering plant in the family Ericaceae, native to the eastern United States, from southern Maine south to northern Florida, and west to Indiana and Louisiana.
It is an evergreen shrub growing to 3-9 m tall. The leaves are 3-12 cm lon... | Kalmia latifolia
Kalmia latifolia, commonly called Mountain-laurel or Spoonwood, is a flowering plant in the family Ericaceae, native to the eastern United States, from southern Maine south to northern Florida, and west to Indiana and Louisiana.
It is an evergreen shrub growing to 3-9 m tall. The leaves are 3-12 cm lo... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Kalmia_latifolia | |
1102752ca76a198a894ca8d46371cbf8abb43394 | wikidoc | Keggin structure | Keggin structure
Keggin structure is the best known structural form for heteropoly acids. It is the structural form of α—Keggin anions, which have a general formula of n-, where X is the heteroatom (most commonly are P5+, Si4+, or B3+), M is the addenda atom (most common are molybdenum and tungsten), and O represents ... | Keggin structure
Keggin structure is the best known structural form for heteropoly acids. It is the structural form of α—Keggin anions, which have a general formula of [XM12O40]n-, where X is the heteroatom (most commonly are P5+, Si4+, or B3+), M is the addenda atom (most common are molybdenum and tungsten), and O r... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Keggin_structure | |
b20467f9440a3dcf6d7d9a9b9f5dcc302c3be80a | wikidoc | Keratoprosthesis | Keratoprosthesis
# Overview
Keratoprosthesis is a surgical procedure where a severely damaged or diseased cornea is replaced with an artificial cornea. While conventional cornea transplant uses donor tissue for transplant, an artificial cornea is used in the Keratoprosthesis procedure. The surgery is performed to res... | Keratoprosthesis
# Overview
Keratoprosthesis is a surgical procedure where a severely damaged or diseased cornea is replaced with an artificial cornea. While conventional cornea transplant uses donor tissue for transplant, an artificial cornea is used in the Keratoprosthesis procedure. The surgery is performed to res... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Keratoprosthesis | |
b30621d1414542257f066cc0809c7a44e1162d3a | wikidoc | Klotho (biology) | Klotho (biology)
Klotho is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the KL gene.
This gene encodes a type-I membrane protein that is related to β-glucuronidases. Reduced production of this protein has been observed in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF), and this may be one of the factors underlying the degenerativ... | Klotho (biology)
Klotho is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the KL gene.[1]
This gene encodes a type-I membrane protein that is related to β-glucuronidases. Reduced production of this protein has been observed in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF), and this may be one of the factors underlying the degener... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Klotho_(biology) | |
5f48c3c5fbc4f29ce6e4e174f2faf9de1fa596fa | wikidoc | Knee dislocation | Knee dislocation
Synonyms: Tibiofemoral dislocation.
# Overview
Tibiofemoral joint dislocation is a rare orthopedic condition because of the considerable force required to cause it i.e. road accident. For the same reason, this condition is often associated with concurrent cruciate and one or both lateral collateral li... | Knee dislocation
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Ahmad H. Othman, M.D.[2]
Synonyms: Tibiofemoral dislocation.
# Overview
Tibiofemoral joint dislocation is a rare orthopedic condition because of the considerable force required to cause it i.e. road accident. For the same ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Knee_dislocation | |
b53a648b633af3e14854025f281ae799a860ab60 | wikidoc | Knee examination | Knee examination
The knee examination, in medicine, is performed as part of a physical examination, or when a patient presents with knee pain or a history that suggests a pathology of the knee joint.
The exam includes several parts:
- position/lighting/draping
- inspection
- palpation
- motion
The latter three steps ar... | Knee examination
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
The knee examination, in medicine, is performed as part of a physical examination, or when a patient presents with knee pain or a history that suggests a pathology of the knee joint.
The exam includes several parts:
- position/lighting/draping
- inspe... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Knee_examination | |
28e399e87bdb637441c41bd12778ff04e38a3dea | wikidoc | Knee replacement | Knee replacement
Knee replacement, or knee arthroplasty ,is a common operation done to relieve the pain and disability from degenerative arthritis, most commonly osteoarthritis, but other arthritides as well.
it consists of replacing the diseased and painful joint surfaces of the knee with metal and plastic compon... | Knee replacement
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Knee replacement, or knee arthroplasty ,is a common operation done to relieve the pain and disability from degenerative arthritis, most commonly osteoarthritis, but other arthritides as well.[1]
it consists of replacing the diseased and painful joint surfaces of the knee with me... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Knee_replacement | |
0104773c9a855d9b62878a37c261670cd7843835 | wikidoc | Kniest dysplasia | Kniest dysplasia
Kniest dysplasia is an uncommon inherited disorder of bone growth. The condition is characterized by dwarfism, enlarged joints and other skeletal abnormalities, and problems with vision and hearing. Kniest dysplasia is a subtype of collagenopathy, types II and XI.
# Presentation
People with this condi... | Kniest dysplasia
Kniest dysplasia is an uncommon inherited disorder of bone growth. The condition is characterized by dwarfism, enlarged joints and other skeletal abnormalities, and problems with vision and hearing. Kniest dysplasia is a subtype of collagenopathy, types II and XI.
# Presentation
People with this cond... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Kniest_dysplasia | |
3be83c22e0d496328632a5f197fd07c39d023db6 | wikidoc | Lamina (anatomy) | Lamina (anatomy)
Lamina is a general anatomical term meaning "plate" or "layer." It is used in both gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy to describe structures.
Some examples include:
- The laminae of the thyroid cartilage: two leaflike plates of cartilage that make up the walls of the structure
- The vertebral lamina... | Lamina (anatomy)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Lamina is a general anatomical term meaning "plate" or "layer." It is used in both gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy to describe structures.
Some examples include:
- The laminae of the thyroid cartilage: two leaflike plates of cartilage that make ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Lamina_(anatomy) | |
7c4c35b541894c0d966f1cce200670d0a54acad8 | wikidoc | Laminin, alpha 3 | Laminin, alpha 3
Laminin subunit alpha-3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LAMA3 gene.
# Function
Laminins are basement membrane components thought to mediate the attachment, migration and organization of cells into tissues during embryonic development by interacting with other extracellular matrix compone... | Laminin, alpha 3
Laminin subunit alpha-3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LAMA3 gene.[1][2]
# Function
Laminins are basement membrane components thought to mediate the attachment, migration and organization of cells into tissues during embryonic development by interacting with other extracellular matrix ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Laminin,_alpha_3 | |
35b78ba0ba6cdeff33f0f36c74c4d09c63d6216a | wikidoc | Laminin, alpha 4 | Laminin, alpha 4
Laminin subunit alpha-4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LAMA4 gene.
# Function
Laminins, a family of extracellular matrix glycoproteins, are the major noncollagenous constituent of basement membranes. They have been implicated in a wide variety of biological processes including cell adh... | Laminin, alpha 4
Laminin subunit alpha-4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LAMA4 gene.[1][2]
# Function
Laminins, a family of extracellular matrix glycoproteins, are the major noncollagenous constituent of basement membranes. They have been implicated in a wide variety of biological processes including c... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Laminin,_alpha_4 | |
bb741991a62df014147d358047b93892855c4fa1 | wikidoc | Laminin, gamma 2 | Laminin, gamma 2
Laminin subunit gamma-2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LAMC2 gene.
Laminins, a family of extracellular matrix glycoproteins, are the major noncollagenous constituent of basement membranes. They have been implicated in a wide variety of biological processes including cell adhesion, diffe... | Laminin, gamma 2
Laminin subunit gamma-2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LAMC2 gene.[1][2]
Laminins, a family of extracellular matrix glycoproteins, are the major noncollagenous constituent of basement membranes. They have been implicated in a wide variety of biological processes including cell adhesion... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Laminin,_gamma_2 | |
db6b1fd5d70a2360cc756bb66fb0252b4be76bdc | wikidoc | Laminin, gamma 3 | Laminin, gamma 3
Laminin subunit gamma-3 also known as LAMC3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LAMC3 gene.
# Function
Laminins, a family of extracellular matrix glycoproteins, are the major noncollagenous constituent of basement membranes. They have been implicated in a wide variety of biological processes... | Laminin, gamma 3
Laminin subunit gamma-3 also known as LAMC3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LAMC3 gene.[1][2]
# Function
Laminins, a family of extracellular matrix glycoproteins, are the major noncollagenous constituent of basement membranes. They have been implicated in a wide variety of biological pr... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Laminin,_gamma_3 | |
4136c36cddb6abd9174b900fcf9cae803b7a3373 | wikidoc | Lateral thinking | Lateral thinking
# Overview
Lateral thinking is a term coined by Edward de Bono, a Maltese psychologist, physician and writer. It first appeared in the title of his book The Use of Lateral Thinking, published in 1967. De Bono defines lateral thinking as methods of thinking concerned with changing concepts and percepti... | Lateral thinking
# Overview
Lateral thinking is a term coined by Edward de Bono, a Maltese psychologist, physician and writer. It first appeared in the title of his book The Use of Lateral Thinking, published in 1967. De Bono defines lateral thinking as methods of thinking concerned with changing concepts and percepti... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Lateral_thinking | |
c48b3790dcfe333d7011f13ca06655f962cce8f6 | wikidoc | Lathyrus sativus | Lathyrus sativus
Lathyrus sativus, is a legume (family Fabaceae) commonly grown for human consumption and livestock feed in Asia and East Africa. It is a particularly important crop in areas that are prone to drought and famine, and is thought of as an 'insurance crop' as it produces reliable yields when all other crop... | Lathyrus sativus
Lathyrus sativus, is a legume (family Fabaceae) commonly grown for human consumption and livestock feed in Asia and East Africa. It is a particularly important crop in areas that are prone to drought and famine, and is thought of as an 'insurance crop' as it produces reliable yields when all other cro... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Lathyrus_sativus | |
28e1bf9c3499c8cdb8230d3a6122240578413e59 | wikidoc | Lawrence Einhorn | Lawrence Einhorn
# Overview
Dr. Lawrence Einhorn is a Distinguished Professor of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine and an oncologist.
Dr. Einhorn pioneered the development of the life-saving medical treatment in 1974 for testicular cancer, increasing the survival rate from 10% to 95% (Einhorn & William... | Lawrence Einhorn
# Overview
Dr. Lawrence Einhorn is a Distinguished Professor of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine and an oncologist.
Dr. Einhorn pioneered the development of the life-saving medical treatment in 1974 for testicular cancer, increasing the survival rate from 10% to 95% (Einhorn & William... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Lawrence_Einhorn | |
8dd142898fbb8c911f79edf8a45be427ad533271 | wikidoc | Lead(II) nitrate | Lead(II) nitrate
# Overview
Lead(II) nitrate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Pb(NO3)2. It commonly occurs as a colourless crystal or white powder and, unlike most other lead(II) salts, is soluble in water.
Known since the Middle Ages by the name plumb dulcis, the production of lead(II) nitrate from ... | Lead(II) nitrate
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# Overview
Lead(II) nitrate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Pb(NO3)2. It commonly occurs as a colourless crystal or white powder and, unlike most other lead(II) salts, is soluble in water.
Known since the Middle Ages by the name plumb dulcis, the production of ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Lead(II)_nitrate | |
4e009220c674a15915d793e4889610af944c001b | wikidoc | Lead(II) sulfate | Lead(II) sulfate
Lead (II) sulfate (sulphate in British English) (PbSO4) is a white crystal or powder. It is also known as white lead, fast white, milk white, sulfuric acid lead salt or anglesite.
It is often seen in the terminals of car batteries, as it is formed when the battery is discharged (when the battery is rec... | Lead(II) sulfate
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Lead (II) sulfate (sulphate in British English) (PbSO4) is a white crystal or powder. It is also known as white lead, fast white, milk white, sulfuric acid lead salt or anglesite.
It is often seen in the terminals of car batteries, as it is formed when the battery is discharged (w... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Lead(II)_sulfate | |
814d77334d605926f25b415cbf6eacba09332865 | wikidoc | Leprosy | Leprosy overview
# Overview
Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. Leprosy is primarily a granulomatous disease of the peripheral nerves and mucosa of the upper respiratory tract; skin lesions are the primary external symptom. Left untreated, leprosy can be progressive, c... | Leprosy overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: João André Alves Silva, M.D. [2]
# Overview
Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae.[1] Leprosy is primarily a granulomatous disease of the peripheral nerves and mucosa of t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Leprosy_overview | |
3c9a079aef80a18245f2c9c2711a5e5493a4ff34 | wikidoc | Lesser celandine | Lesser celandine
Lesser celandine, (Ranunculus ficaria, syn. Ficaria grandiflora Robert Ficaria verna Huds.) is a low-growing, hairless perennial plant, with fleshy dark green, heart-shaped leaves.
According to Gilbert White, a diarist writing around 1800 in the Hampshire village of Selborne, the plants came out on Feb... | Lesser celandine
Lesser celandine, (Ranunculus ficaria, syn. Ficaria grandiflora Robert Ficaria verna Huds.) is a low-growing, hairless perennial plant, with fleshy dark green, heart-shaped leaves.
According to Gilbert White, a diarist writing around 1800 in the Hampshire village of Selborne, the plants came out on Fe... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Lesser_celandine | |
03b3e4b4fd32c6987b72c856fe1d6a176590d1f0 | wikidoc | Lethal injection | Lethal injection
# Overview
Lethal injection refers to the practice of injecting a person with a fatal dose of drugs for the explicit purpose of causing the death of the subject. The main applications for this practice are euthanasia, suicide, and capital punishment. Lethal injection gained popularity in the twentiet... | Lethal injection
# Overview
Lethal injection refers to the practice of injecting a person with a fatal dose of drugs for the explicit purpose of causing the death of the subject. The main applications for this practice are euthanasia, suicide, and capital punishment. Lethal injection gained popularity in the twentiet... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Lethal_injection | |
4925acb367f93229f6ff7874b8695e902edf3bc3 | wikidoc | Muehrcke's lines | Muehrcke's lines
Synonyms and keywords: Leukonychia striata
# Overview
Muehrcke's lines are changes in the fingernail that may be a sign of an underlying medical disorder or condition.
# Causes
## Common Causes
The appearance of Meuhrcke's lines is nonspecific, but they are often associated with decreased protein sy... | Muehrcke's lines
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Leukonychia striata
# Overview
Muehrcke's lines are changes in the fingernail that may be a sign of an underlying medical disorder or condition.
# Causes
## Common Causes
The appearance of Meuhrcke's lines is nonspecific, but... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Leukonychia_striata | |
2e10301135ba75f4c02a64a403a34f45898eade2 | wikidoc | Limb development | Limb development
# Overview
The vertebrate limb arises out of a general morphogenetic area called a limb field. The position of the limb field correlates with the anterior boundary of the Hoxc6 gene expression. Retinoic acid also plays a role in limb positioning. Blocking retinoic acid eliminates limb formation.
Limb ... | Limb development
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
The vertebrate limb arises out of a general morphogenetic area called a limb field. The position of the limb field correlates with the anterior boundary of the Hoxc6 gene expression. Retinoic acid also plays a role in limb positioning. Blo... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Limb_Development | |
c3901f051f9270ec15f4e65ef0f7f01f62fa347b | wikidoc | Linaria vulgaris | Linaria vulgaris
Linaria vulgaris (Common Toadflax) is a species of toadflax (Linaria), native to most of Europe and northern Asia, from the United Kingdom south to Spain in the west, and east to eastern Siberia and western China.
It is a perennial plant with short spreading roots, erect to decumbent stems 15–90 cm hig... | Linaria vulgaris
Linaria vulgaris (Common Toadflax[1][2]) is a species of toadflax (Linaria), native to most of Europe and northern Asia, from the United Kingdom south to Spain in the west, and east to eastern Siberia and western China.[3][4]
It is a perennial plant with short spreading roots, erect to decumbent stems... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Linaria_vulgaris |
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