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4d39ff3fad79dfd257b0c81ae70b8236712dd020 | wikidoc | Tuberculum impar | Tuberculum impar
During the third week there appears, immediately behind the ventral ends of the two halves of the mandibular arch, a rounded swelling named the tuberculum impar, which was described by His as undergoing enlargement to form the buccal part of the tongue.
More recent researches, however, show that this p... | Tuberculum impar
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
During the third week there appears, immediately behind the ventral ends of the two halves of the mandibular arch, a rounded swelling named the tuberculum impar, which was described by His as undergoing enlargement to form ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Tuberculum_impar | |
07794eeda6aa08386a460b1594600b1f4c94c6eb | wikidoc | Tumor metabolome | Tumor metabolome
# Overview
The term tumor metabolome describes the characteristic metabolic phenotype of tumor cells.
Comparison of the metabolic characteristics of different tumor cell lines and tumors revealed that during tumorigenesis, the same alterations always occur in distinct metabolic parameters regardless o... | Tumor metabolome
# Overview
The term tumor metabolome describes the characteristic metabolic phenotype of tumor cells.
Comparison of the metabolic characteristics of different tumor cell lines and tumors revealed that during tumorigenesis, the same alterations always occur in distinct metabolic parameters regardless o... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Tumor_metabolome | |
5ec825b5106699cc8fc29c340c20ffd06f1f8edd | wikidoc | Tungsten carbide | Tungsten carbide
Monotungsten carbide, WC, or Ditungsten Carbide, W2C, is a chemical compound containing tungsten and carbon, similar to titanium carbide.
# Chemical and physical properties
Tungsten is a very hard and dense metal, mined from Wolframite ore and symbolized by a (W) on the periodic table of elements. It ... | Tungsten carbide
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Monotungsten carbide, WC, or Ditungsten Carbide, W2C, is a chemical compound containing tungsten and carbon, similar to titanium carbide.
# Chemical and physical properties
Tungsten is a very hard and dense metal, mined from Wolframite ore and symbolized by a (W) on the periodic ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Tungsten_carbide | |
f904f76a3ca5541348e10f63f0347ffc341dad5c | wikidoc | Two-pore channel | Two-pore channel
Two-pore channels (TPCs) are eukaryotic intracellular voltage-gated and ligand gated cation selective ion channels. There are two known paralogs in the human genome, TPC1s and TPC2s. In humans, TPC1s are sodium selective and TPC2s conduct sodium ions, calcium ions and possibly hydrogen ions. Plant TPC1... | Two-pore channel
Two-pore channels (TPCs) are eukaryotic intracellular voltage-gated and ligand gated cation selective ion channels.[1] There are two known paralogs in the human genome, TPC1s and TPC2s.[2] In humans, TPC1s are sodium selective and TPC2s conduct sodium ions, calcium ions and possibly hydrogen ions. Pla... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Two-pore_channel | |
30a81080cc4da071967577c65ed60fd2823e0293 | wikidoc | Type II collagen | Type II collagen
Type II collagen is the basis for articular cartilage and hyaline cartilage, formed by homotrimers of collagen, type II, alpha 1 chains.
It makes up 50% of all protein in cartilage and 85–90% of collagen of articular cartilage.
Type II collagen does form fibrils. This fibrillar network of collagen allo... | Type II collagen
Type II collagen is the basis for articular cartilage and hyaline cartilage, formed by homotrimers of collagen, type II, alpha 1 chains.
It makes up 50% of all protein in cartilage and 85–90% of collagen of articular cartilage.
Type II collagen does form fibrils. This fibrillar network of collagen all... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Type_II_collagen | |
4f95234bfdd6b278a235935ad06d1860c73e6710 | wikidoc | Tyzzer's disease | Tyzzer's disease
Tyzzer's disease is a contagious bacterial disease in rats and gerbils. It is caused by Clostridium piliforme, formerly known as Bacillus piliformis, a spore-forming bacterium.
It is transmitted horizontally through the fecal-oral route. Animals that carry the bacterium are usually asymptomatic, but a... | Tyzzer's disease
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Tyzzer's disease is a contagious bacterial disease in rats and gerbils. It is caused by Clostridium piliforme, formerly known as Bacillus piliformis, a spore-forming bacterium.
It is transmitted horizontally through the fecal-oral route. Animals that... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Tyzzer%27s_disease | |
5ea81fb7b13fa481022dd60c913a57e23d92da95 | wikidoc | U wave alternans | U wave alternans
Synonyms and keywords:
Related chapter: electrical alternans
# Overview
U wave alternans is defined as beat to beat variation in the amplitude or axis of the U wave.
# Classification
U wave alternans is one of several types of repolarization alternans which also includes ST segment alternans and T wa... | U wave alternans
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords:
Related chapter: electrical alternans
# Overview
U wave alternans is defined as beat to beat variation in the amplitude or axis of the U wave.
# Classification
U wave alternans is one of several types of repolarization alterna... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/U_wave_alternans | |
3d16952a7553f0fbb69bd5e742e377bbf775e1bd | wikidoc | Ullmann reaction | Ullmann reaction
The Ullmann reaction or Ullmann coupling is a coupling reaction between aryl halides with copper. The reaction is named after Fritz Ullmann.
A typical example is the coupling of o-chloronitrobenzene to 2,2'-dinitrobiphenyl with a copper - bronze alloy.
The traditional version of the Ullmann reaction r... | Ullmann reaction
The Ullmann reaction or Ullmann coupling [1] is a coupling reaction between aryl halides with copper. The reaction is named after Fritz Ullmann.[2]
A typical example is the coupling of o-chloronitrobenzene to 2,2'-dinitrobiphenyl with a copper - bronze alloy.[3]
The traditional version of the Ullmann ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ullmann_reaction | |
f32cdc469b74a81b6f5945320b92ca57e27d21dc | wikidoc | Unconscious mind | Unconscious mind
Various observers throughout history have argued that there are influences on consciousness from other parts of the mind. These observers differ in the use of related terms, including: unconsciousness as a personal habit; being unaware and intuition. Terms related to semi-consciousness include: awakeni... | Unconscious mind
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Various observers throughout history have argued that there are influences on consciousness from other parts of the mind. These observers differ in the use of related terms, including: unconsciousness as a personal habit; being unaware and intuition. Terms r... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Unconscious_mind | |
c5c81877ae076ecde51bd4260f6e5c8651e71aee | wikidoc | Undecylenic acid | Undecylenic acid
# 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... | Undecylenic acid
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/Undecylenic_acid | |
a5748cf5b19684282ae553578d36a1b0f2388fd6 | wikidoc | Unnecessary Fuss | Unnecessary Fuss
Unnecessary Fuss is a film produced by Ingrid Newkirk and Alex Pacheco of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), showing footage shot inside the University of Pennsylvania's Head Injury Clinic in Philadelphia.
The footage was shot in 1983-4 by the researchers themselves as they inflicted b... | Unnecessary Fuss
Unnecessary Fuss is a film produced by Ingrid Newkirk and Alex Pacheco of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), showing footage shot inside the University of Pennsylvania's Head Injury Clinic in Philadelphia.
The footage was shot in 1983-4 by the researchers themselves as they inflicted ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Unnecessary_Fuss | |
f494b141257a650eedff8f69d9476b7f992ed844 | wikidoc | Unterberger test | Unterberger test
# Overview
The Unterberger test, also Unterberger's test and Unterberger's stepping test, is a test used in otolaryngology to help assess whether a patient has a vestibular pathology. It is not useful for detecting central (brain) disorders of balance.
# Technique
The patient is asked to walk on the... | Unterberger test
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
The Unterberger test, also Unterberger's test and Unterberger's stepping test, is a test used in otolaryngology to help assess whether a patient has a vestibular pathology. It is not useful for detecting central (b... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Unterberger_test | |
8fe316404ccd680e5c7dfb9b727c6321d3eeaa12 | wikidoc | Ureidopenicillin | Ureidopenicillin
The ureidopenicillins are a group of penicillins which are active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. There are three ureidopenicillins in clinical use:
- Azlocillin
- Piperacillin
- Mezlocillin
They are mostly ampicillin derivatives in which the D-side amino chain has been converted to a variety of ureas... | Ureidopenicillin
The ureidopenicillins are a group of penicillins which are active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. There are three ureidopenicillins in clinical use:
- Azlocillin
- Piperacillin
- Mezlocillin
They are mostly ampicillin derivatives in which the D-side amino chain has been converted to a variety of urea... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ureidopenicillin | |
b5d0a111cabf9f54f53400453f7d37ac8df0e62c | wikidoc | Urginea maritima | Urginea maritima
The plant Urginea maritima (syn. Scilla maritima, Urginea scilla, or Drimia maritima) has the common names red squill, sea squill, sea onion, ein sit, and ada sogani. The name red squill may be reserved for a variety of the plant which has red-tinted flowers instead of the more common white. It may be... | Urginea maritima
The plant Urginea maritima (syn. Scilla maritima, Urginea scilla, or Drimia maritima) has the common names red squill, sea squill, sea onion, ein sit, and ada sogani. The name red squill may be reserved for a variety of the plant which has red-tinted flowers instead of the more common white. It may b... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Urginea_maritima | |
15a5c41869bb086825e934faa0804e161ab8230b | wikidoc | Urogenital folds | Urogenital folds
# Overview
The urogenital folds (or urogenital ridges, or urethral folds) are an embryological structure which give rise to a portion of the external genitalia.
# Differentiation
It differentiates into two structures:
- gonadal ridge -- medial -- primarily reproductive system
- nephrogenic cord -- l... | Urogenital folds
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
The urogenital folds (or urogenital ridges, or urethral folds) are an embryological structure which give rise to a portion of the external genitalia.
# Differentiation
It differentiates into two structures: [1]... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Urogenital_fold | |
ff661c9fb42639ec55a0d495d80bc52d6ccaebe8 | wikidoc | Urologic disease | Urologic disease
Urologic disease can involve congenital or acquired dysfunction of the urinary system.
Kidney diseases are normally investigated and treated by nephrologists, while the specialty of urology deals with problems in the other organs. Gynecologists may deal with problems of incontinence in women.
Diseases ... | Urologic disease
Urologic disease can involve congenital or acquired dysfunction of the urinary system.
Kidney diseases are normally investigated and treated by nephrologists, while the specialty of urology deals with problems in the other organs. Gynecologists may deal with problems of incontinence in women.
Diseases... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Urologic_disease | |
41cac89837716e1f83e27b219d3103de46da94a4 | wikidoc | Urology robotics | Urology robotics
# Overview
Urology Robotics, or URobotics, is a new interdisciplinary field for the application of robots in urology and for the development of such systems and novel technologies in this clinical discipline , . Urology is among the medial fields with the highest rate of technology advances, which for... | Urology robotics
# Overview
Urology Robotics, or URobotics, is a new interdisciplinary field for the application of robots in urology and for the development of such systems and novel technologies in this clinical discipline [1], [2]. Urology is among the medial fields with the highest rate of technology advances, whi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Urology_robotics | |
d8e6fb8a33bfa460a9022ccbdb3866018ab1b0bc | wikidoc | Uterus didelphys | Uterus didelphys
Uterus didelphys (sometimes also uterus didelphis) represents a uterine malformation where the uterus is present as a paired organ as the embryogenetic fusion of the mullerian ducts failed to occur. As a result there is a double uterus. Each uterus has a single horn linked to the ipsilateral fallopian ... | Uterus didelphys
Uterus didelphys (sometimes also uterus didelphis) represents a uterine malformation where the uterus is present as a paired organ as the embryogenetic fusion of the mullerian ducts failed to occur. As a result there is a double uterus. Each uterus has a single horn linked to the ipsilateral fallopian... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Uterus_didelphys | |
56b24f5215a7a713d8192c502c48e579a2db400b | wikidoc | Uveitis | Uveitis overview
# Overview
Uveitis specifically refers to inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, termed the "uvea". In common usage, it may refer to an inflammatory process involving the interior of the eye. The uvea consists of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid; it provides most of the blood supply to the re... | Uveitis overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Tarek Nafee, M.D. [2]
# Overview
Uveitis specifically refers to inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, termed the "uvea". In common usage, it may refer to an inflammatory process involving the interior of the eye... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Uveitis_overview | |
0ef6fee9df24929cda318a46edef74b182f4b117 | wikidoc | Vaginitis causes | Vaginitis causes
# Overview
# Causes
Vulvovaginitis can affect women of all ages and is very common. Specific forms of vaginitis are:
## Causes by Organ System
## Infection
Infectious vaginitis accounts for 90% of all cases in reproductive age women and is represented by the triad:
- Candidiasis: vaginitis caused b... | Vaginitis causes
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Dima Nimri, M.D. [2]
# Overview
# Causes
Vulvovaginitis can affect women of all ages and is very common. Specific forms of vaginitis are:
## Causes by Organ System
## Infection
Infectious vaginitis accounts for 90% o... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Vaginitis_causes | |
a16d98d565ff8a25e06b4ecb2c07c24e12401e3d | wikidoc | Vagovagal reflex | Vagovagal reflex
# Overview
Vagovagal reflex refers to gastrointestinal tract reflex circuits where afferent and efferent fibers of the vagus nerve coordinate responses to gut stimuli via the dorsal vagal complex in the brain. The vagovagal reflex controls contraction of the gastrointestinal muscle layers in response ... | Vagovagal reflex
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Vagovagal reflex refers to gastrointestinal tract reflex circuits where afferent and efferent fibers of the vagus nerve[1] coordinate responses to gut stimuli via the dorsal vagal complex in the brain. The vagovagal reflex controls contrac... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Vagovagal_reflex | |
eec1b5b5be0c2f0b5b0852c1028e21410289e58b | wikidoc | Valgus deformity | Valgus deformity
# Overview
In orthopedics, a valgus deformity is a term for the outward angulation of the distal segment of a bone or joint. The opposite of valgus is called varus.
The terms varus and valgus always refer to the direction that the distal segment of the joint points.
For a discussion of the etymology ... | Valgus deformity
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
# Overview
In orthopedics, a valgus deformity is a term for the outward angulation of the distal segment of a bone or joint. The opposite of valgus is called varus.
The terms varus and valgus ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Valgus | |
3c6c171222faa71820a51e7d9028fbaaace5e911 | wikidoc | Vasoconstriction | Vasoconstriction
Vasoconstriction is a narrowing of the lumen of blood vessels.
# Factors
Factors that trigger vasoconstriction are both of exogenous origin, i.e. medication, and as a response from the body itself.
## Body mechanisms
Vasoconstriction is a procedure of the body that avoids orthostatic hypotension. It ... | Vasoconstriction
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Vasoconstriction is a narrowing of the lumen of blood vessels.
# Factors
Factors that trigger vasoconstriction are both of exogenous origin, i.e. medication, and as a response from the body itself.
## Body mechanisms
Vasoconstriction is a procedure ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Vascular_constrictor | |
0e73ae6e57d31d0aa142e9ccb95e33820c90efc7 | wikidoc | Vascular disease | Vascular disease
# Overview
Vascular disease is a class of diseases of the blood vessels – the arteries and veins of the circulatory system of the body. It is a subgroup of cardiovascular disease. Disorders in this vast network of blood vessels, can cause a range of health problems which can be severe or prove fatal.
... | Vascular disease
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Vascular disease is a class of diseases of the blood vessels – the arteries and veins of the circulatory system of the body. It is a subgroup of cardiovascular disease. Disorders in this vast network of blood vessels, can cause a range of ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Vascular_disease | |
2b45ae9e7465457f6e7b73b8c140e757d01f8bc9 | wikidoc | Vascular surgery | Vascular surgery
Vascular surgery is a subspecialty of general surgery in which diseases of the vascular system, or arteries and veins, are managed, largely via surgical intervention, and was originally founded by Dr. Clyde Otis Hagood Jr. The vascular surgeon is trained in the diagnosis and management of diseases aff... | Vascular surgery
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Vascular surgery is a subspecialty of general surgery in which diseases of the vascular system, or arteries and veins, are managed, largely via surgical intervention, and was originally founded by Dr. Clyde Otis Hagood Jr. The vascular surgeon is tra... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Vascular_surgeon | |
fdd2e506e89ab496002c4ea1f60b3500da8e3dec | wikidoc | Vector (spatial) | Vector (spatial)
# Overview
A spatial vector, or simply vector, is a geometric object which has both a magnitude and a direction. A vector is frequently represented by a line segment connecting the initial point A with the terminal point B and denoted
The magnitude is the length of the segment and the direction char... | Vector (spatial)
# Overview
A spatial vector, or simply vector, is a geometric object which has both a magnitude and a direction. A vector is frequently represented by a line segment connecting the initial point A with the terminal point B and denoted
The magnitude is the length of the segment and the direction char... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Vector_(spatial) | |
3b4c701cbeee590d6390fb105d20ca19e2b290f5 | wikidoc | Vertebral artery | Vertebral artery
# Overview
The vertebral arteries are branches of the subclavian arteries.
# Cervical
They arise, one on each side of the body, then enter deep to the transverse process of the level of the 6th cervical vertebrae (C6).
It then proceeds superiorly, under the transverse process of each cervical vertebr... | Vertebral artery
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
The vertebral arteries are branches of the subclavian arteries.
# Cervical
They arise, one on each side of the body, then enter deep to the transverse process of the level of the 6t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Vertebral_arteries | |
351cd640e957d0984c4b0ea12f9f03760da53f14 | wikidoc | Vertigo | Vertigo overview
# Overview
Vertigo is identified as 'room spinning around'. It is a type of dizziness. Presyncope, lightheadedness and disequilibrium are other types of dizziness and should be ruled out. The cause of vertigo can be peripheral or central in origin. In peripheral vertigo, dysfunction is in the vestibul... | Vertigo overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Zehra Malik, M.B.B.S[2]
# Overview
Vertigo is identified as 'room spinning around'. It is a type of dizziness. Presyncope, lightheadedness and disequilibrium are other types of dizziness and should be ruled out. The cau... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Vertigo_overview | |
23004a27759577359f66c1a02a9a7dd6b932eefd | wikidoc | Vestibular tumor | Vestibular tumor
# Overview
Vestibular tumors are growths that tend to develop in or outside the auditory canal. They may be found anywhere between the chin and the larynx (or voicebox) and are not more inclined to one side of the body than the other. They are predominantly present in adolescent females though they ar... | Vestibular tumor
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]
# Overview
Vestibular tumors are growths that tend to develop in or outside the auditory canal. They may be found anywhere between the chin and the larynx (or voiceb... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Vestibular_tumor | |
d29676938af2a59ebc6367ca1fa30cebd95e8c69 | wikidoc | Vocal resonation | Vocal resonation
# Overview
Vocal resonation is the process by which the basic product of phonation is enhanced in timbre and/or intensity by the air-filled cavities through which it passes on its way to the outside air. Various terms related to the resonation process include amplification, enrichment, enlargement, im... | Vocal resonation
# Overview
Vocal resonation is the process by which the basic product of phonation is enhanced in timbre and/or intensity by the air-filled cavities through which it passes on its way to the outside air. Various terms related to the resonation process include amplification, enrichment, enlargement, im... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Vocal_resonation | |
f18e0e8e7214d65b824d5b2d2a305ff18f61ae0c | wikidoc | Wagner's disease | Wagner's disease
Synonyms and keywords: Wagner’s hyaloid retinal degeneration; Wagner’s vitreoretinal herdodegeneration; Wagner's syndrome.
# Overview
Wagner's Disease is a familial eye disease of the connective tissue in the eye that causes blindness. Wagner's disease was originally described in 1938. This disorder i... | Wagner's disease
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Wagner’s hyaloid retinal degeneration; Wagner’s vitreoretinal herdodegeneration; Wagner's syndrome.
# Overview
Wagner's Disease is a familial eye disease of the connective tissue in the eye that causes blindness. Wagner's disea... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Wagener_syndrome | |
47b44468d0401dcdf5e015b1df4db08e959d65e4 | wikidoc | Wandering spleen | Wandering spleen
Wandering spleen (or Pelvic spleen) is a rare medical disease caused by the loss or weakening of the ligaments that help to hold the spleen.
# Background
Wandering spleen is most commonly diagnosed in young children as well as women between the ages of 20 and 40. Even so, the disease is very rare and ... | Wandering spleen
Wandering spleen (or Pelvic spleen) is a rare medical disease caused by the loss or weakening of the ligaments that help to hold the spleen.
# Background
Wandering spleen is most commonly diagnosed in young children[1] as well as women between the ages of 20 and 40.[2] Even so, the disease is very ra... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Wandering_spleen | |
ae58b97fe27a53e1236ffff1c9f4de4af7d524d5 | wikidoc | Water absorption | Water absorption
Water absorption is a phenomenon in the transmission of electromagnetic radiation through a medium containing water molecules. Water molecules are excited by radiation at certain wavelengths and tend to selectively absorb portions of the spectrum while allowing the balance of the spectrum to be transmi... | Water absorption
Water absorption is a phenomenon in the transmission of electromagnetic radiation through a medium containing water molecules. Water molecules are excited by radiation at certain wavelengths and tend to selectively absorb portions of the spectrum while allowing the balance of the spectrum to be transm... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Water_absorption | |
68f08b0c36c5ee42df9d9f3ee3a9be7361bac51a | wikidoc | Watershed stroke | Watershed stroke
# Overview
A watershed stroke is a medical term describing a stroke or cerebrovascular accident (CVA) affecting areas of the brain furthest from direct perfusion with blood supply by the major cerebral arteries.
# Pathophysiology
Watershed strokes result from hypoperfusion (a lack of blood flow), whi... | Watershed stroke
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
A watershed stroke is a medical term describing a stroke or cerebrovascular accident (CVA) affecting areas of the brain furthest from direct perfusion with blood supply by the major cerebral arteries.
# Pathophysiology
Watershed strokes r... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Watershed_stroke | |
fdfaef5a0147d19410e9a447dfa19a227cdc9ee9 | wikidoc | Weber's syndrome | Weber's syndrome
# Overview
Weber's Syndrome (superior alternating hemiplegia) is characterized by the presence of an oculomotor nerve palsy and contralateral hemiparesis or hemiplegia.
It is caused by midbrain infarction as a result of occlusion of the paramedian branches of the basilar artery.
It should not be confu... | Weber's syndrome
# Overview
Weber's Syndrome (superior alternating hemiplegia) is characterized by the presence of an oculomotor nerve palsy and contralateral hemiparesis or hemiplegia.
It is caused by midbrain infarction as a result of occlusion of the paramedian branches of the basilar artery.[1]
It should not be co... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Weber%27s_syndrome | |
ea38963f8f35cdae3c811d91bf9bfac49f131539 | wikidoc | Whistle register | Whistle register
The whistle register (also called the flageolet register and in Speech Level Singing the super-head register) is the highest register of the human voice. The register is so called because the timbre of the notes that are produced from this register is similar to that of a whistle.
# Physiology and def... | Whistle register
The whistle register (also called the flageolet register and in Speech Level Singing the super-head register) is the highest register of the human voice.[1] The register is so called because the timbre of the notes that are produced from this register is similar to that of a whistle.
# Physiology and... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Whistle_register | |
16fb320285f84265145df3ee8a823d7e1d6468bc | wikidoc | White cedar tree | White cedar tree
# Overview
Thuja occidentalis is an evergreen coniferous tree, in the cypress family Cupressaceae, which is native to the North east of the United States and the South east of Canada, but widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.
# Distribution
Thuja occidentalis is native to Manitoba east throughout... | White cedar tree
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Thuja occidentalis is an evergreen coniferous tree, in the cypress family Cupressaceae, which is native to the North east of the United States and the South east of Canada, but widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.[1]
# Distribution
T... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/White_cedar_tree | |
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479fcbb326780ae25e9fa9b108ef92f7d33f8444 | wikidoc | WikiDoc Scholars | WikiDoc Scholars
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8094fa3f21c510f807e85c6a167ce7f1d80cd8c8 | wikidoc | Willy Burgdorfer | Willy Burgdorfer
Willy Burgdorfer, an American scientist born and educated in Basel, Switzerland, is an international leader in the field of medical entomology. He is famous for his discovery of the bacterial pathogen that causes Lyme disease, a spirochete named Borrelia burgdorferi in his honor.
# Background
Dr. Bur... | Willy Burgdorfer
Willy Burgdorfer, an American scientist born and educated in Basel, Switzerland, is an international leader in the field of medical entomology. He is famous for his discovery of the bacterial pathogen that causes Lyme disease, a spirochete named Borrelia burgdorferi in his honor.
# Background
Dr. Bu... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Willy_Burgdorfer | |
22586f4c8049e007139836fe0838c2c6c03f3481 | wikidoc | Windsock pattern | Windsock pattern
Windsock pattern or windsock lesion is one of the signs of left ventricular outflow tract aneurysm.
# Diagnosis
## Echocardiography
- Windsock pattern: Mitral Valve Left Atrium into Left Ventricular Outflow Tract 1
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Windsock pattern or windsock lesion is one of the signs of left ventricular outflow tract aneurysm.
# Diagnosis
## Echocardiography
- Windsock pattern: Mitral Valve Left Atrium into Left Ventr... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Wind-sock_pattern | |
91dd1bacdf4cdeb608ff163908a50a959a4dd0c6 | wikidoc | Winters' formula | Winters' formula
# Overview
Winters' formula is a formula to assess the adequacy of respiratory compensation in the presence of a primary metabolic acidosis.
# Historical Perspective
Winters' formula, named after Robert W. Winters, is a formula used to evaluate respiratory compensation when analyzing acid-base disord... | Winters' formula
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# Overview
Winters' formula is a formula to assess the adequacy of respiratory compensation in the presence of a primary metabolic acidosis.
# Historical Perspective
Winters' formula, named after Robert W. Winters,[1][2] is a formula used to evaluat... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Winter%27s_equation | |
8dfc346b90430acfc5f1dac132631bd7155e9403 | wikidoc | Wobble base pair | Wobble base pair
A wobble base pair is a G-U and I-U / I-A / I-C pair fundamental in RNA secondary structure. Its thermodynamic stability is comparable to that of the Watson-Crick base pair. Wobble base pairs are critical for the proper translation of the genetic code. The genetic code makes up for disparities in the ... | Wobble base pair
A wobble base pair is a G-U and I-U / I-A / I-C pair fundamental in RNA secondary structure. Its thermodynamic stability is comparable to that of the Watson-Crick base pair. Wobble base pairs are critical for the proper translation of the genetic code. The genetic code makes up for disparities in the... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Wobble_Hypothesis | |
2876b3334820b4894afeea44b9b608af5fd20ec9 | wikidoc | Wolfram syndrome | Wolfram syndrome
# Overview
Wolfram syndrome, also called DIDMOAD (diabetes insipidus, diabetes mellitus, optic atrophy, and deafness), is a rare genetic disorder, causing diabetes mellitus, optic atrophy, and deafness as well as various other possible disorders.
It was first described in four siblings in 1938 by Dr. ... | Wolfram syndrome
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# Overview
Wolfram syndrome, also called DIDMOAD (diabetes insipidus, diabetes mellitus, optic atrophy, and deafness), is a rare genetic disorder, causing diabetes mellitus, optic atrophy, ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Wolfram%27s_disease | |
7a2913a5cf7d5509eb76e3ef0b5d36f23a9d40e5 | wikidoc | Wonder (emotion) | Wonder (emotion)
# Overview
Wonder is an emotion comparable to surprise in that it is most commonly felt when perceiving something rare or unexpected. Unlike surprise however, it is more definitely positive in valence and can endure for longer periods. It has also been specifically linked with curiosity and the drive ... | Wonder (emotion)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Wonder is an emotion comparable to surprise in that it is most commonly felt when perceiving something rare or unexpected. Unlike surprise however, it is more definitely positive in valence and can endure for longer periods. It has also be... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Wonder_(emotion) | |
3e3874eb27a1243644d6e009ae821d159c8ca577 | wikidoc | Worcester Wolves | Worcester Wolves
The Worcester Wolves is a basketball team from the city of Worcester, which plays in the British Basketball League. The Wolves play at in the 550-seat capacity Sports Hall of the University of Worcester, from whom they receive considerable financial backing and with whom they operate a basketball schol... | Worcester Wolves
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The Worcester Wolves is a basketball team from the city of Worcester, which plays in the British Basketball League. The Wolves play at in the 550-seat capacity Sports Hall of the University of Worcester, from whom they receive considerable financial backing and with whom they operate... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Worcester_Wolves | |
b83ec780e48471cf489bba872d6966d7f9886e2c | wikidoc | Workplace stress | Workplace stress
Workplace stress is the harmful physical and emotional response that occurs when there is a poor match between job demands and the capabilities, resources, or needs of the worker.
Stress-related disorders encompass a broad array of conditions, including psychological disorders (e.g., depression, anxie... | Workplace stress
Workplace stress is the harmful physical and emotional response that occurs when there is a poor match between job demands and the capabilities, resources, or needs of the worker. [1]
Stress-related disorders encompass a broad array of conditions, including psychological disorders (e.g., depression, a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Workplace_stress | |
37a1f4a991433beab48ba7be6bc60f4e42394639 | wikidoc | Wound dehiscence | Wound dehiscence
# Overview
Wound dehiscence is a surgical complication in which a wound ruptures along a surgical suture. Risk factors are age, diabetes, obesity, poor knotting or grabbing of stitches, and trauma to the wound after surgery.
# Symptoms
Symptoms of dehiscence can include bleeding, pain, inflammation,... | Wound dehiscence
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Wound dehiscence is a surgical complication in which a wound ruptures along a surgical suture. Risk factors are age, diabetes, obesity, poor knotting or grabbing of stitches, and trauma to the wound after surgery.[1]
# Symptoms
Symptoms ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Wound_dehiscence | |
dbda87837dd1df282b3f0475fd8876d3102f0c74 | wikidoc | Xanthine oxidase | Xanthine oxidase
Xanthine oxidase (XO, sometimes 'XAO') is a form of xanthine oxidoreductase, a type of enzyme that generates reactive oxygen species. These enzymes catalyze the oxidation of hypoxanthine to xanthine and can further catalyze the oxidation of xanthine to uric acid. These enzymes play an important role i... | Xanthine oxidase
Xanthine oxidase (XO, sometimes 'XAO') is a form of xanthine oxidoreductase, a type of enzyme that generates reactive oxygen species.[2] These enzymes catalyze the oxidation of hypoxanthine to xanthine and can further catalyze the oxidation of xanthine to uric acid. These enzymes play an important ro... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Xanthine_oxidase | |
e97cb0b5c95f2f5c3e447229678f6d35ed50554f | wikidoc | Xenon xe-133 gas | Xenon xe-133 gas
# 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... | Xenon xe-133 gas
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# 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 t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Xenon_xe-133_gas | |
5a75264ba799970a2f46fbf41859ad4b40a3f192 | wikidoc | Xlear Nasal Wash | Xlear Nasal Wash
Xlear Nasal Wash is the brand name of a saline-based nasal spray containing xylitol. Xlear claims to be effective in reducing bacteria in the nose and eustachian tubes, thus decreasing the risk of sinus infections, while improving such conditions as allergic rhinitis and asthma. Studies support this... | Xlear Nasal Wash
Xlear Nasal Wash is the brand name of a saline-based nasal spray containing xylitol. Xlear claims to be effective in reducing bacteria in the nose and eustachian tubes, thus decreasing the risk of sinus infections, while improving such conditions as allergic rhinitis and asthma. Studies[1] [2] suppo... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Xlear_Nasal_Wash | |
d1b831fd891769ca9a69661dcebc78305c6be569 | wikidoc | Yellow Jessamine | Yellow Jessamine
Yellow Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens), also known as Evening Trumpetflower or Carolina Jessamine, is a twining vine in the family Gelsemiaceae, native to warm temperate and tropical America from Guatemala north to the southeastern United States.
It can grow to 3-6 m high when given suitable climbin... | Yellow Jessamine
Yellow Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens), also known as Evening Trumpetflower or Carolina Jessamine, is a twining vine in the family Gelsemiaceae, native to warm temperate and tropical America from Guatemala north to the southeastern United States.
It can grow to 3-6 m high when given suitable climbi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Yellow_Jessamine | |
9d5075cf944e848e443ab324f01328564f3e3cbb | wikidoc | ZMA (supplement) | ZMA (supplement)
ZMA (Zinc monomethionine aspartate and Magnesium Aspartate) is a supplement used by bodybuilders and athletes. It was developed by Victor Conte (founder of BALCO Laboratories in Burlingame, California) and is a combination of zinc, magnesium and vitamin B6. The formula is "patent pending" and the nam... | ZMA (supplement)
ZMA (Zinc monomethionine aspartate and Magnesium Aspartate) is a supplement used by bodybuilders and athletes. It was developed by Victor Conte (founder of BALCO Laboratories in Burlingame, California) and is a combination of zinc, magnesium and vitamin B6. The formula is "patent pending" and the na... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/ZMA_(supplement) | |
5b49e614ae2e07fdfb8e62e01f074ff2680e097d | wikidoc | Zieve's syndrome | Zieve's syndrome
# Overview
Zieve's syndrome is an acute metabolic condition that can occur during withdrawal from prolonged alcohol abuse. It is characterized by hemolytic anemia, hyperlipidemia, jaundice, and abdominal pain. The underlying cause is liver delipidation. This is distinct from alcoholic hepatitis whic... | Zieve's syndrome
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
# Overview
Zieve's syndrome is an acute metabolic condition that can occur during withdrawal from prolonged alcohol abuse. It is characterized by hemolytic anemia, hyperlipidemia, jaundice, and abdominal pain. The unde... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Zieve%27s_Disease | |
9f270efab358bec906f22eb4c896c770a101631c | wikidoc | Zoopharmacognosy | Zoopharmacognosy
Zoopharmacognosy refers to the process by which animals self-medicate, by selecting and utilizing plants, soils, and insects to treat and prevent disease. Coined by Dr. Eloy Rodriguez, a biochemist and professor at Cornell University, the word is derived from roots zoo ("animal"), pharma ("drug"), and ... | Zoopharmacognosy
Zoopharmacognosy refers to the process by which animals self-medicate, by selecting and utilizing plants, soils, and insects to treat and prevent disease. Coined by Dr. Eloy Rodriguez, a biochemist and professor at Cornell University, the word is derived from roots zoo ("animal"), pharma ("drug"), and... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Zoopharmacognosy | |
b3bd24179d39c569dfc5a09c6f43e5c5a234bb34 | wikidoc | 2-chloroethanol | 2-chloroethanol
2-Chloroethanol is a colorless liquid similar to glycerine with faint, sweet pleasant ether-like odor. It is miscible with water.
It is also known as 2-chloro-1-ethanol, 2-monochloroethanol, 2-hydroxyethyl chloride, β-chloroethanol, β-hydroxyethyl chloride, chloroethanol, δ-chloroethanol, ethylchlorhyd... | 2-chloroethanol
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2-Chloroethanol is a colorless liquid similar to glycerine with faint, sweet pleasant ether-like odor. It is miscible with water.
It is also known as 2-chloro-1-ethanol, 2-monochloroethanol, 2-hydroxyethyl chloride, β-chloroethano... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/2-Chloroethanol | |
d99ee68bd2dd97aa2f93aac0c9bf15d2388f3d46 | wikidoc | 3-Aminopyridine | 3-Aminopyridine
# Overview
3-Aminopyridine is an aminopyridine. It can be used in the synthesis of organic ligand 3-pyridylnicotinamide
# Preparation
3-Aminopyridine can be prepared by heating nicotinamide with sodium hypobromite which is in turn prepared in situ by the reaction of sodium hydroxide and bromine at 70... | 3-Aminopyridine
# Overview
3-Aminopyridine is an aminopyridine. It can be used in the synthesis of organic ligand 3-pyridylnicotinamide
# Preparation
3-Aminopyridine can be prepared by heating nicotinamide with sodium hypobromite which is in turn prepared in situ by the reaction of sodium hydroxide and bromine at 70... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/3-Aminopyridine | |
17336439f6c3112d28e928b80d55fc56fd13608f | wikidoc | 4-Aminopyridine | 4-Aminopyridine
# Overview
4-Aminopyridine is prepared by the decarbonylation of pyridine-4-carboxyamide.
# Pharmaceutical applications
It has been used clinically in Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome and multiple sclerosis because by blocking potassium channels it prolongs action potentials thereby increasing transm... | 4-Aminopyridine
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
4-Aminopyridine is prepared by the decarbonylation of pyridine-4-carboxyamide.[1]
# Pharmaceutical applications
It has been used clinically in Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome and multiple sclerosis because by blockin... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/4-Aminopyridine | |
370683851a9a6497f98e20b26974ef4d3e61ddd3 | wikidoc | 5-HT1A receptor | 5-HT1A receptor
The serotonin 1A receptor (or 5-HT1A receptor) is a subtype of serotonin receptor (5-HT receptor) that binds the neurotransmitter serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT). It is a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR), coupled to the Gi protein, that mediates inhibitory neurotransmission. The serotonin 1A rece... | 5-HT1A receptor
The serotonin 1A receptor (or 5-HT1A receptor) is a subtype of serotonin receptor (5-HT receptor) that binds the neurotransmitter serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT). It is a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR), coupled to the Gi protein, that mediates inhibitory neurotransmission. The serotonin 1A rec... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/5-HT1A | |
f2b9a525cc43152095e7c54388b3614e4aa9051f | wikidoc | 5-HT1B receptor | 5-HT1B receptor
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1B also known as the 5-HT1B receptor is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HTR1B gene. The 5-HT1B receptor is a 5-HT receptor subtype.
# Tissue distribution and function
5-HT1B receptors are widely distributed throughout the CNS with the highest concentrations foun... | 5-HT1B receptor
5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 1B also known as the 5-HT1B receptor is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HTR1B gene.[1][2] The 5-HT1B receptor is a 5-HT receptor subtype.[3]
# Tissue distribution and function
5-HT1B receptors are widely distributed throughout the CNS with the highest concentra... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/5-HT1B_receptor | |
f07efc2f6efd5a83a34fb961833bd5f5cccb51aa | wikidoc | 5-HT1D receptor | 5-HT1D receptor
5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 1D, also known as HTR1D, is a 5-HT receptor, but also denotes the human gene encoding it. 5-HT1D acts on the central nervous system, and affects locomotion and anxiety. It also induces vascular vasoconstriction in the brain.
# Structure
5HT1D receptor is a G pro... | 5-HT1D receptor
5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 1D, also known as HTR1D, is a 5-HT receptor, but also denotes the human gene encoding it.[1] 5-HT1D acts on the central nervous system, and affects locomotion and anxiety. It also induces vascular vasoconstriction in the brain.
# Structure
5HT1D receptor is a G... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/5-HT1D_receptor | |
48bfaf1321c0ff0cbadc60cb1564dd5d70e262f2 | wikidoc | 5-HT1E receptor | 5-HT1E receptor
5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) 1E receptor (5-HT1E) is a highly expressed human G-protein coupled receptor that belongs to the 5-HT1 receptor family (Gi-coupled serotonin receptor). The human gene is denoted as HTR1E.
# Function
The function of the 5-HT1E receptor is unknown due to the lack of selecti... | 5-HT1E receptor
5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) 1E receptor (5-HT1E) is a highly expressed human G-protein coupled receptor[1] that belongs to the 5-HT1 receptor family (Gi-coupled serotonin receptor).[2][3] The human gene is denoted as HTR1E.[4]
# Function
The function of the 5-HT1E receptor is unknown due to the la... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/5-HT1E | |
c01a3702ad67dba572987b952ba3ccf764106d28 | wikidoc | 5-HT2A receptor | 5-HT2A receptor
The mammalian 5-HT2A receptor is a subtype of the 5-HT2 receptor that belongs to the serotonin receptor family and is a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR). 5-HT is short for 5-hydroxy-tryptamine, which is serotonin. This is the main excitatory receptor subtype among the GPCRs for serotonin, although 5-HT... | 5-HT2A receptor
The mammalian 5-HT2A receptor is a subtype of the 5-HT2 receptor that belongs to the serotonin receptor family and is a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR).[1] 5-HT is short for 5-hydroxy-tryptamine, which is serotonin. This is the main excitatory receptor subtype among the GPCRs for serotonin, although ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/5-HT2A_receptor | |
6cbfcbd1dca58ea69db25b59e0d14b410a82def4 | wikidoc | 5-HT2B receptor | 5-HT2B receptor
5-Hydroxytryptamine receptor 2B (5-HT2B) also known as serotonin receptor 2B is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HTR2B gene. 5-HT2B is a member of the 5-HT2 receptor family that binds the neurotransmitter serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT).
# Function
The 5-HT2 receptors (of which the 5-HT... | 5-HT2B receptor
5-Hydroxytryptamine receptor 2B (5-HT2B) also known as serotonin receptor 2B is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HTR2B gene.[1][2] 5-HT2B is a member of the 5-HT2 receptor family that binds the neurotransmitter serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT).
# Function
The 5-HT2 receptors (of which t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/5-HT2B_receptor | |
d484190995aa51986a45f094df4f47d329958033 | wikidoc | 5-HT2C receptor | 5-HT2C receptor
The 5-HT2C receptor is a subtype of 5-HT receptor that binds the endogenous neurotransmitter serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT). It is a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) that is coupled to Gq/G11 and mediates excitatory neurotransmission. HTR2C denotes the human gene encoding for the receptor, that ... | 5-HT2C receptor
The 5-HT2C receptor is a subtype of 5-HT receptor that binds the endogenous neurotransmitter serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT). It is a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) that is coupled to Gq/G11 and mediates excitatory neurotransmission. HTR2C denotes the human gene encoding for the receptor,[1][2... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/5-HT2C_receptor | |
ad91cd6e309dcc3c881924a9568e81a456f32da7 | wikidoc | 5-HT5A receptor | 5-HT5A receptor
5-Hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 5A, also known as HTR5A, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HTR5A gene.
# Function
The gene described in this record is a member of 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor family and encodes a multi-pass membrane protein that functions as a receptor for 5-hydrox... | 5-HT5A receptor
5-Hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 5A, also known as HTR5A, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HTR5A gene.[1][2]
# Function
The gene described in this record is a member of 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor family and encodes a multi-pass membrane protein that functions as a receptor for 5... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/5-HT5A | |
7aa38b44a60348037681085111054d17b949b6e8 | wikidoc | Tangier disease | Tangier disease
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Synonyms and keywords: analphalipoproteinaemia, high density lipoprotein deficiency-type 1, high density lipoprotein deficiency-Tangier type, A-alphalipoprotein Neuropathy, alpha High Density Lipoprotei... | Tangier disease
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2], Twinkle Singh, M.B.B.S. [3] Aravind Kuchkuntla, M.B.B.S[4]
Synonyms and keywords: anal... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/A-alphalipoprotein_Neuropathy | |
09692e80eae9c7ae7c317bdfe5b90768d558d9eb | wikidoc | Achondrogenesis | Achondrogenesis
# Overview
Achondrogenesis is a number of disorders which are the most severe form of congenital chondrodysplasia (malformation of bones and cartilage). These conditions are characterized by a small body, short limbs, and other skeletal abnormalities. As a result of their serious health problems, infan... | Achondrogenesis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Achondrogenesis is a number of disorders which are the most severe form of congenital chondrodysplasia (malformation of bones and cartilage). These conditions are characterized by a small body, short limbs, and other... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/ACG2 | |
d3acf874fa13300450c6a0fc175fafde7a7a7a7d | wikidoc | ACLS core cases | ACLS core cases
Synonyms and keywords: ACLS cases; advanced cardiovascular life support cases; advanced cardiac life support cases
# Overview
Advanced cardiac life support or (ACLS) refers to a set of clinical interventions for the urgent treatment of cardiac arrest and other life threatening medical emergencies, as w... | ACLS core cases
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahmoud Sakr, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: ACLS cases; advanced cardiovascular life support cases; advanced cardiac life support cases
# Overview
Advanced cardiac life support or (... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/ACLS_cases | |
997f2c43ad63522e1e982b3d2a317321a5f3ef6c | wikidoc | Canavan disease | Canavan disease
Synonyms and keywords: Aspartoacylase Deficiency, Canavan–van Bogaert–Bertrand disease, ASPA Deficiency, Canavan's leukodystrophy
# Overview
Canavan disease is a rare autosomal recessive degenerative disease with fatal neurological deficits that begins in infancy and has rapid progression. It is a leuk... | Canavan disease
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Zehra Malik, M.B.B.S[2]
Synonyms and keywords: Aspartoacylase Deficiency, Canavan–van Bogaert–Bertrand disease, ASPA Deficiency, Canavan's leukodystrophy
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# Overview
Canavan disease is... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/ACY2_Deficiency | |
ffc42573792753262d76c5df57413a47a32bc34b | wikidoc | RAGE (receptor) | RAGE (receptor)
RAGE (receptor for advanced glycation endproducts), also called AGER, is a 35 kilodalton transmembrane receptor of the immunoglobulin super family which was first characterized in 1992 by Neeper et al. Its name comes from its ability to bind advanced glycation endproducts (AGE), which include chiefly gl... | RAGE (receptor)
RAGE (receptor for advanced glycation endproducts), also called AGER, is a 35 kilodalton transmembrane receptor of the immunoglobulin super family which was first characterized in 1992 by Neeper et al.[1] Its name comes from its ability to bind advanced glycation endproducts (AGE), which include chiefl... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/AGER | |
941423e9184dc5485b8ba959d16ca6d73f5991ea | wikidoc | Agranulocytosis | Agranulocytosis
Synonyms and Keywords: Agranulosis, granulocytopenia, neutropenia
# Overview
Agranulocytosis is defined as marked reduction in the number of granulocytes (Neutrophils, Basophils, Eosinophils) below an absolute count of 500 cells/mcL. It is a rare condition with incidence of 1 to 5 cases per million pop... | Agranulocytosis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Shyam Patel [2]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Daniel A. Gerber, M.D. [3] Nazia Fuad M.D.
Synonyms and Keywords: Agranulosis, granulocytopenia, neutropenia
# Overview
Agranulocytosis is defined as marked reduction in the number of granulocytes (Neu... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/AGRANULOCYTOSIS | |
1d6f182ece794c839512e48c770f258cfa328f87 | wikidoc | Factor V Leiden | Factor V Leiden
# Overview
Factor V Leiden (sometimes Factor VLeiden) is the name given to a variant of human factor V that causes a hypercoagulability disorder. In this disorder the Leiden variant of factor V, cannot be inactivated by activated protein C. Factor V Leiden is the most common hereditary hypercoagulabili... | Factor V Leiden
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Factor V Leiden (sometimes Factor VLeiden) is the name given to a variant of human factor V that causes a hypercoagulability disorder. In this disorder the Leiden variant of factor V, cannot be inactivated by activated protein C. Factor V L... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/APC_Resistance,_Leiden_Type | |
6aac4fac3160430857096b8c0875b9474e98f409 | wikidoc | APRIL (protein) | APRIL (protein)
A proliferation-inducing ligand (APRIL), also known as tumor necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 13 (TNFSF13), is a protein of the TNF superfamily recognized by the cell surface receptor TACI.
# Nomenclature
In the cluster of differentiation terminology, APRIL is designated CD256.
# Function
The... | APRIL (protein)
A proliferation-inducing ligand (APRIL), also known as tumor necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 13 (TNFSF13), is a protein of the TNF superfamily recognized by the cell surface receptor TACI.[1][2]
# Nomenclature
In the cluster of differentiation terminology, APRIL is designated CD256.
# Funct... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/APRIL_(protein) | |
bde2e19e10c4db7b568ac4579b10f7d59b738541 | wikidoc | ARBITER 2 Trial | ARBITER 2 Trial
# Objective
To assess if treatment with extended release niacin when added to statin monotherapy slows progression of atherosclerosis among individuals with known coronary artery disease (CAD) and moderately low HDL-C.
# Methods
ARBITER (Arterial Biology for the Investigation of the Treatment Effects ... | ARBITER 2 Trial
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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# Objective
To assess if treatment with extended release niacin when added to statin monotherapy slows progression of atherosclerosis among individuals with known coronary artery disease (CAD) and mod... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/ARBITER_2_Trial | |
7bed6028127f87c1758597e514a012c54da48884 | wikidoc | ARBITER 3 Trial | ARBITER 3 Trial
# Objective
To study the effects of long term treatment with extended release niacin (ERN) on HDL levels and carotid intima- media thickness in patients who participated in ARBITER 2.
# Methods
88% (149) of patients enrolled in the ARBITER trial participated in the ARBITER 3 trial, those who either we... | ARBITER 3 Trial
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Objective
To study the effects of long term treatment with extended release niacin (ERN) on HDL levels and carotid intima- media thickness in patients who participated in ARBITER 2.
# Methods
88% (149) of patients enrolled in the ARBITER trial part... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/ARBITER_3_Trial | |
42e6cf29b44c2c9ddc215d61fc7e60b3bb5ebeef | wikidoc | Abdominal aorta | Abdominal aorta
The abdominal aorta is the largest artery in the abdominal cavity. As part of the aorta, it is a direct continuation of descending aorta (of the thorax).
# Path
It begins at the level of the diaphragm, crossing it via the aortic hiatus at the vertebral level of T12. It travels down the posterior wall... | Abdominal aorta
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
The abdominal aorta is the largest artery in the abdominal cavity. As part of the aorta, it is a direct continuation of descending aorta (of the thorax).
# Path
It begins at the level of the di... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Abdominal_aorta | |
ff0cba7bcdee5ad4078fed9e60992132da4f0dde | wikidoc | Central obesity | Central obesity
# Overview
Central obesity (or "apple-shaped" or "masculine" obesity) occurs when the main deposits of body fat are localized around the abdomen and the upper body. Central obesity is correlated with visceral fat.
# Associations
Central obesity is common in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and metabol... | Central obesity
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Central obesity (or "apple-shaped" or "masculine" obesity) occurs when the main deposits of body fat are localized around the abdomen and the upper body. Central obesity is correlated with visceral fat.
# A... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Abdominal_obesity | |
05225c494088b44ae28e02ed8a4e6b07c6fa32dd | wikidoc | Abdominal x-ray | Abdominal x-ray
# Overview
An abdominal x-ray is an x-ray the abdomen. It is sometimes abbreviated to AXR, or KUB (for kidneys, ureters, and bladder).
# Diagnostic Tool
The abdominal x-ray is a test that can be carried out quickly and easily in an emergency department. The test can rule out major illnesses such as a... | Abdominal x-ray
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
An abdominal x-ray is an x-ray the abdomen. It is sometimes abbreviated to AXR, or KUB (for kidneys, ureters, and bladder).
# Diagnostic Tool
The abdominal x-ray is a test that can be carried out quickly and easily in an emergency departme... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Abdominal_x-ray | |
4afa81da28b4f3f583dcd145b2a6ff03839693f1 | wikidoc | Colonic abscess | Colonic abscess
Synonyms and keywords: diverticular abscess, intestinal abscess, abscess of colon, colonic diverticular abscess.
To return to abscess main page, click here.
# Overview
Colonic abscess is defined as a localized collection of pus within the wall of the colon that may cause necrosis and destroy tissue. Co... | Colonic abscess
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: diverticular abscess, intestinal abscess, abscess of colon, colonic diverticular abscess.
To return to abscess main page, click here.
# Overview
Colonic abscess is define... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Abscess_of_colon | |
22b29370e879c5f07b70ba8f15be91232a53357a | wikidoc | Splenic abscess | Splenic abscess
Synonyms and keywords:Abscess of spleen
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# Overview
Splenic abscess is an uncommon and life-threatening condition. Clinical presentation, etiological factors, natural history, treatment and prognosis depends on whether the abscess was solitary or multiple. It is... | Splenic abscess
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Venkata Sivakrishna Kumar Pulivarthi M.B.B.S [2]
Synonyms and keywords:Abscess of spleen
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# Overview
Splenic abscess is an uncommon and life-threatening condition. Clinical presen... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Abscess_of_spleen | |
bcc2600bb2f9644fbd1226df156b8f178c010556 | wikidoc | Absence seizure | Absence seizure
# Overview
Absence seizures are one of several kinds of seizures. These seizures are sometimes referred to as petit mal seizures, which is an older term.
In absence seizures, the person may appear to be staring into space with or without jerking or twitching movements of the eye muscles. These periods ... | Absence seizure
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maham Khan [2] Kiran Singh, M.D. [3]
# Overview
Absence seizures are one of several kinds of seizures. These seizures are sometimes referred to as petit mal seizures, which is an older term.
In absence seizures, the per... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Absence_epilepsy | |
6824b1dd4594581ac0014813c6ae8c1fb642ffc6 | wikidoc | Acacia nilotica | Acacia nilotica
Acacia nilotica (Thorn mimosa) is a species of Acacia (wattle) native to Africa and the Indian subcontinent. It is also currently an invasive species of significant concern in Australia. For the ongoing reclassification of this and other species historically classified under genus Acacia, see the list o... | Acacia nilotica
Acacia nilotica (Thorn mimosa) is a species of Acacia (wattle) native to Africa and the Indian subcontinent. It is also currently an invasive species of significant concern in Australia. For the ongoing reclassification of this and other species historically classified under genus Acacia, see the list ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Acacia_nilotica | |
fa3466c153a56bc6eca51168eb58f25232b3a12a | wikidoc | Acacia tortilis | Acacia tortilis
Umbrella Thorn Acacia (Acacia tortilis) also known as an Israeli Babool, is a medium to large canoped tree native primarily to the savannahs of Africa (especially Sudan), but also occurring in the Middle East. In extremely arid conditions, it may occur as a small, wiry bush. It grows up to 21m in heig... | Acacia tortilis
Umbrella Thorn Acacia (Acacia tortilis) also known as an Israeli Babool, is a medium to large canoped tree native primarily to the savannahs of Africa (especially Sudan), but also occurring in the Middle East. In extremely arid conditions, it may occur as a small, wiry bush. It grows up to 21m in hei... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Acacia_tortilis | |
a1148329251e51d3849cfffeec5af2ff87b3f500 | wikidoc | Academic degree | Academic degree
A degree is any of a wide range of status levels conferred by institutions of higher education, such as universities, normally as the result of successfully completing a program of study.
# History
As with other professions, teaching in universities was only carried out by people who were properly qual... | Academic degree
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A degree is any of a wide range of status levels conferred by institutions of higher education, such as universities, normally as the result of successfully completing a program of study.
# History
As with other professions, teaching in universities was only carried out by people ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Academic_degree | |
7aa167700912847a68b19b74d32a2487da1b037f | wikidoc | Accessory nerve | Accessory nerve
In anatomy, the accessory nerve is a nerve that controls specific muscles of the neck. As a part of it is traditionally believed to originate in the brain, it is considered a cranial nerve. Based on its location relative to other such nerves, it is designated the eleventh of twelve cranial nerves, and i... | Accessory nerve
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
In anatomy, the accessory nerve is a nerve that controls specific muscles of the neck. As a part of it is traditionally believed to originate in the brain, it is considered a cranial nerve. Based on its location relative to other... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Accessory_nerve | |
57b61ced44a15e17057f0dd7f1e9c25818dd89ac | wikidoc | Paranasal sinus | Paranasal sinus
# Overview
Paranasal sinuses are air-filled spaces, communicating with the nasal cavity, within the bones of the skull and face. Humans possess a number of paranasal sinuses, divided into subgroups that are named according to the bones within which the sinuses lie:
- the maxillary sinuses, also called ... | Paranasal sinus
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Paranasal sinuses are air-filled spaces, communicating with the nasal cavity, within the bones of the skull and face. Humans possess a number of paranasal sinuses, divided into subgroups that are named according to ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Accessory_sinuses_of_the_nose | |
c9e176225d237c2b86fdbd2db694dbe66aa6bce5 | wikidoc | Acetyl chloride | Acetyl chloride
Acetyl chloride, also known as ethanoyl chloride, is an acid chloride (also known as an acyl chloride) derived from acetic acid (ethanoic acid). It has the formula CH3COCl and it belongs to the class of organic compounds called acyl halides. At room temperature and pressure, it is a clear colorless liq... | Acetyl chloride
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Acetyl chloride, also known as ethanoyl chloride, is an acid chloride (also known as an acyl chloride) derived from acetic acid (ethanoic acid). It has the formula CH3COCl and it belongs to the class of organic compounds called ac... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Acetyl_chloride | |
63f2cccd4e5c232f81f5f29bd9962061f8538209 | wikidoc | Acetylcarnitine | Acetylcarnitine
Acetyl-L-carnitine or ALCAR, is an acetylated form of L-carnitine. ALCAR has been claimed to be superior to normal L-carnitine in terms of bioavailability. However, at least one study has suggested that the acetylated form may have a lower oral bioavailability.
It is claimed that ALCAR provides several ... | Acetylcarnitine
Acetyl-L-carnitine or ALCAR, is an acetylated form of L-carnitine. ALCAR has been claimed to be superior to normal L-carnitine in terms of bioavailability. However, at least one study has suggested that the acetylated form may have a lower oral bioavailability.[1]
It is claimed that ALCAR provides seve... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Acetylcarnitine | |
ed0e4d71dd3fbf7d194d0518f120f450156b1ba2 | wikidoc | Achilles tendon | Achilles tendon
# Overview
The Achilles tendon (or occasionally Achilles’ tendon) also known as the calcaneal tendon or the tendocalcaneous is a tendon of the posterior leg. It serves to attach the gastrocnemius (calf) and soleus muscles to the calcaneus (heel) bone.
# Anatomy
The Achilles tendon is the tendonous ext... | Achilles tendon
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# Overview
The Achilles tendon (or occasionally Achilles’ tendon) also known as the calcaneal tendon or the tendocalcaneous is a tendon of the posterior leg. It serves to attach the gastrocnemius (calf) and soleus muscles to the calcaneus (heel) bone.
# Anatomy
The Achilles t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Achilles%27_tendon | |
733a5a234d967a631612de3c0c0bc9d610dd6db2 | wikidoc | Acoustic reflex | Acoustic reflex
# Overview
The acoustic reflex (or stapedius reflex) is an involuntary muscle contraction that occurs in the middle ear of mammals in response to high-intensity sound stimuli.
When presented with a high-intensity sound stimulus, the stapedius and tensor tympani muscles of the ossicles contract. The st... | Acoustic reflex
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
The acoustic reflex (or stapedius reflex) is an involuntary muscle contraction that occurs in the middle ear of mammals in response to high-intensity sound stimuli.
When presented with a high-intensity sound stimulus, the stapedius and tens... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Acoustic_reflex | |
5035d38c9433f654696d2a39fdad6f6ea0fe263f | wikidoc | Actinic prurigo | Actinic prurigo
Synonyms and keywords: "Familial polymorphous light eruption of American Indians" , "Hereditary polymorphous light eruption of American Indians," "Hutchinson's summer prurigo", and "Hydroa aestivale").
# Overview
Actinic prurigo (also known as "Familial polymorphous light eruption of American Indians,"... | Actinic prurigo
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [2].
Synonyms and keywords: "Familial polymorphous light eruption of American Indians" , "Hereditary polymorphous light eruption of American Indians," "Hutchinson's summer prurigo", and "Hyd... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Actinic_prurigo | |
b7568332ac8200e19d192bbe0d18a2e38b384c08 | wikidoc | Actinin alpha 2 | Actinin alpha 2
Alpha-actinin 2 is a protein which in humans is encoded by the ACTN2 gene. This gene encodes an alpha-actinin isoform that is expressed in both skeletal and cardiac muscles and functions to anchor myofibrillar actin thin filaments and titin to Z-discs.
# Structure
Alpha-actinin 2 is a 103.8 kDa protein... | Actinin alpha 2
Alpha-actinin 2 is a protein which in humans is encoded by the ACTN2 gene.[1] This gene encodes an alpha-actinin isoform that is expressed in both skeletal and cardiac muscles and functions to anchor myofibrillar actin thin filaments and titin to Z-discs.
# Structure
Alpha-actinin 2 is a 103.8 kDa pro... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Actinin_alpha_2 | |
59fe69968214bf0fe9a5a83198eecdd9d2ac8475 | wikidoc | Actinin alpha 3 | Actinin alpha 3
Alpha-actinin-3, also known as alpha-actinin skeletal muscle isoform 3 or F-actin cross-linking protein, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ACTN3 gene.
Alpha-actinin is an actin-binding protein with multiple roles in different cell types. This gene expression is limited to skeletal muscle. It... | Actinin alpha 3
Alpha-actinin-3, also known as alpha-actinin skeletal muscle isoform 3 or F-actin cross-linking protein, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ACTN3 gene.[1][2]
Alpha-actinin is an actin-binding protein with multiple roles in different cell types. This gene expression is limited to skeletal mus... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Actinin_alpha_3 | |
081c302b4fac7b45a389b643356e9348bfedeaca | wikidoc | Actinin alpha 4 | Actinin alpha 4
Alpha-actinin-4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ACTN4 gene.
Alpha actinins belong to the spectrin gene superfamily which represents a diverse group of cytoskeletal proteins, including the alpha and beta spectrins and dystrophins. Alpha actinin is an actin-binding protein with multiple rol... | Actinin alpha 4
Alpha-actinin-4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ACTN4 gene.[1]
Alpha actinins belong to the spectrin gene superfamily which represents a diverse group of cytoskeletal proteins, including the alpha and beta spectrins and dystrophins. Alpha actinin is an actin-binding protein with multiple... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Actinin_alpha_4 | |
92bcd7e27666e88bf5f7a797a3f2b8d970adb328 | wikidoc | Actinomycetales | Actinomycetales
Actinomycetales is an order of Actinobacteria. They are very diverse and contain a variety of subdivisions as well as yet unclassified isolates. This is mainly because some genera are very difficult to classify because of a highly niche dependend phaenotype. For example Nocardia contains several species... | Actinomycetales
Actinomycetales is an order of Actinobacteria. They are very diverse and contain a variety of subdivisions as well as yet unclassified isolates. This is mainly because some genera are very difficult to classify because of a highly niche dependend phaenotype. For example Nocardia contains several specie... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Actinomycetales | |
61e9fb1204db31cec708ddba3e5408746c312fb6 | wikidoc | Acute (medical) | Acute (medical)
# Overview
In medicine, an acute disease is a disease with either or both of:
- a rapid onset;
- a short course (as opposed to a chronic course).
This adjective is part of the definition of several diseases and is, therefore, incorporated in their name, for instance, severe acute respiratory syndrome, ... | Acute (medical)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
In medicine, an acute disease is a disease with either or both of:
- a rapid onset;
- a short course (as opposed to a chronic course).
This adjective is part of the definition of several diseases and is, therefore, incorporated in their nam... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Acute_(medical) | |
1d9ae004943ffab331af329a76de589b895fa813 | wikidoc | Erythroleukemia | Erythroleukemia
Synonyms and keywords:Pure erythroid leukemia, FAB ( French-American-British) M6, acute erythroid leukemia, Di Guglielmo’s disease
# Overview
Erythroleukemia was first discovered by M. Copelli, in 1912. In 1917, Di Guglielmo, Italian hematologist, described leukemic nature of the erythroleukemia. Ery... | Erythroleukemia
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahda Alihashemi M.D. [2] [3] [4]
Synonyms and keywords:Pure erythroid leukemia, FAB ( French-American-British) M6, acute erythroid leukemia, Di Guglielmo’s disease
# Overview
Erythrol... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Acute_erythroleukemia | |
2dda666f7df033aab040a334da3aed243f60b12c | wikidoc | Acylphosphatase | Acylphosphatase
In enzymology, an acylphosphatase (EC 3.6.1.7) is an enzyme that catalyzes the following chemical reaction:
The chemical reaction catalyzed by acylphosphatase enzymes.
Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are acylphosphate and H2O, whereas its two products are carboxylate and phosphate.
# Function
T... | Acylphosphatase
In enzymology, an acylphosphatase (EC 3.6.1.7) is an enzyme that catalyzes the following chemical reaction:[3]
The chemical reaction catalyzed by acylphosphatase enzymes.
Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are acylphosphate and H2O, whereas its two products are carboxylate and phosphate.
# Functi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Acylphosphatase | |
84e6857e78c0024636e756285d256f7d2fec5a81 | wikidoc | Adams' catalyst | Adams' catalyst
Adams' catalyst, also known as platinum dioxide, is usually represented as platinum(IV) oxide hydrate, PtO2-H2O. It is a catalyst for hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis in organic synthesis. This dark brown powder is commercially available. The oxide itself is not an active catalyst, but it becomes activ... | Adams' catalyst
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Adams' catalyst, also known as platinum dioxide, is usually represented as platinum(IV) oxide hydrate, PtO2-H2O. It is a catalyst for hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis in organic synthesis. This dark brown powder is commercially available. The oxide itself is not an active catalyst... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Adams%27_catalyst |
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