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Free surface
Free surface In physics a free surface is the surface of a body that is subject to neither perpendicular normal stress nor parallel shear stress, such as the boundary between two homogenous fluids, for example liquid water and the air in the Earth's atmosphere. Unlike liquids, gases cannot form a free surface on their ...
Free surface In physics a free surface is the surface of a body that is subject to neither perpendicular normal stress nor parallel shear stress,[1] such as the boundary between two homogenous fluids,[2] for example liquid water and the air in the Earth's atmosphere. Unlike liquids, gases cannot form a free surface on...
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Fritz London
Fritz London Fritz Wolfgang London (March 7, 1900–March 30, 1954) was a German-born American theoretical physicist. London's early work with Heitler on chemical bonding is now treated in any textbook -n physical chemistry. This paper was the first to properly explain the bonding in a homonuclear molecule as H2. It is ...
Fritz London Template:Infobox Scientist Fritz Wolfgang London (March 7, 1900–March 30, 1954) was a German-born American theoretical physicist. London's early work with Heitler [1] on chemical bonding is now treated in any textbook on physical chemistry. This paper was the first to properly explain the bonding in a hom...
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Frontal bone
Frontal bone # Overview The frontal bone is a bone in the human skull that resembles a cockleshell in form, and consists of two portions: - a vertical portion, the squama frontalis, corresponding with the region of the forehead. - an orbital or horizontal portion, the pars orbitalis, which enters into the formation of...
Frontal bone Template:Infobox Bone Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview The frontal bone is a bone in the human skull that resembles a cockleshell in form, and consists of two portions: - a vertical portion, the squama frontalis, corresponding with the region of the forehead. - an orbital or ...
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Frontal lobe
Frontal lobe # Overview The frontal lobe is an area in the brain of mammals. Located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, frontal lobes are positioned in front of (anterior to) the parietal lobes. The temporal lobes are located beneath and behind the frontal lobes. In the human brain, the precentral gyrus and th...
Frontal lobe Template:Infobox Brain Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview The frontal lobe is an area in the brain of mammals. Located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, frontal lobes are positioned in front of (anterior to) the parietal lobes. The temporal lobes are located beneath an...
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Frontal vein
Frontal vein The frontal vein begins on the forehead in a venous plexus which communicates with the frontal branches of the superficial temporal vein. The veins converge to form a single trunk, which runs downward near the middle line of the forehead parallel with the vein of the opposite side. The two veins are joined...
Frontal vein Template:Infobox Vein Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] The frontal vein begins on the forehead in a venous plexus which communicates with the frontal branches of the superficial temporal vein. The veins converge to form a single trunk, which runs downward near the middle line of the fore...
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Frovatriptan
Frovatriptan # 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 WikiDoc ...
Frovatriptan Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vignesh Ponnusamy, M.B.B.S. [2] # Disclaimer WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is inte...
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Fructokinase
Fructokinase Fructokinase (/fructokinase/ ), also known as D-fructokinase or D-fructose (D-mannose) kinase, is an enzyme of the liver, intestine, and kidney cortex. Fructokinase, with a length of approximately 2.6 angstroms, is in a family of enzymes called transferases, meaning that this enzyme transfers phosphorus c...
Fructokinase Fructokinase (/fruc•to•ki•nase/ [-ki´nas]), also known as D-fructokinase or D-fructose (D-mannose) kinase,[1] is an enzyme of the liver, intestine, and kidney cortex. Fructokinase, with a length of approximately 2.6 angstroms, is in a family of enzymes called transferases, meaning that this enzyme transf...
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Fructosamine
Fructosamine # Overview Fructosamine is a compound which can be considered as the result of a reaction between fructose and ammonia or an amine (with a molecule of water being released). A fructosamine is also formed when carbonyl group of glucose reacts with an amino group of a protein, as the double bond to oxygen m...
Fructosamine Template:Diabetes Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Fructosamine is a compound which can be considered as the result of a reaction between fructose and ammonia or an amine (with a molecule of water being released). A fructosamine is also formed when carbonyl group of glucose r...
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Fusidic acid
Fusidic acid Fusidic acid is a bacteriostatic antibiotic that is often used topically in creams and eyedrops, but may also be given systemically as tablets or injections. # Pharmacology Fusidic acid works by interfering with bacterial protein synthesis, specifically by preventing the translocation of the elongation fa...
Fusidic acid Fusidic acid is a bacteriostatic antibiotic that is often used topically in creams and eyedrops, but may also be given systemically as tablets or injections. # Pharmacology Fusidic acid works by interfering with bacterial protein synthesis, specifically by preventing the translocation of the elongation f...
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Fundus (eye)
Fundus (eye) The fundus of the eye is the interior surface of the eye, opposite the lens, and includes the retina, optic disc, macula, and posterior pole. The fundus can be viewed with an ophthalmoscope. The term may also be inclusive of Bruch's membrane and the choroid. The eye's fundus is the only part of the human b...
Fundus (eye) The fundus of the eye is the interior surface of the eye, opposite the lens, and includes the retina, optic disc, macula, and posterior pole.[1] The fundus can be viewed with an ophthalmoscope.[1] The term may also be inclusive of Bruch's membrane and the choroid. The eye's fundus is the only part of the ...
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Funeral home
Funeral home A funeral home, or mortuary, is a business that provides burial and funeral services for the deceased and their families. These services may include a prepared wake and funeral, and the provision of a chapel for the funeral. # Services Funeral homes arrange services in accordance with the wishes of famili...
Funeral home A funeral home, or mortuary, is a business that provides burial and funeral services for the deceased and their families. These services may include a prepared wake and funeral, and the provision of a chapel for the funeral. # Services Funeral homes arrange services in accordance with the wishes of famil...
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Fungal prion
Fungal prion Fungal prions have been investigated, leading to a deeper understanding of disease-forming mammalian prions. Prion-like proteins are found naturally in some plants and non-mammalian animals. Some of these are not associated with any disease state and may possibly even have a useful role. Because of this, s...
Fungal prion Fungal prions have been investigated, leading to a deeper understanding of disease-forming mammalian prions. Prion-like proteins are found naturally in some plants and non-mammalian animals. Some of these are not associated with any disease state and may possibly even have a useful role[1]. Because of thi...
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Furazolidine
Furazolidine # Overview Furazolidone is a nitrofuran antibacterial. It is marketed by Roberts Laboratories under the brand name Furoxone and by GlaxoSmithKline as Dependal-M. Diafuron, medaron # Uses Furazolidone has been used in human and veterinary medicine. It has a broad spectrum of activity being active against ...
Furazolidine Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Furazolidone is a nitrofuran antibacterial. It is marketed by Roberts Laboratories under the brand name Furoxone and by GlaxoSmithKline as Dependal-M. Diafuron, medaron # Uses Furazolidone has been used in human and veterinary medicine. It ha...
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Furazolidone
Furazolidone # Overview Furazolidone is a nitrofuran antibacterial. It is marketed by Roberts Laboratories under the brand name Furoxone and by GlaxoSmithKline as Dependal-M. Diafuron, medaron # Uses Furazolidone has been used in human and veterinary medicine. It has a broad spectrum of activity being active against ...
Furazolidone Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Furazolidone is a nitrofuran antibacterial. It is marketed by Roberts Laboratories under the brand name Furoxone and by GlaxoSmithKline as Dependal-M. Diafuron, medaron # Uses Furazolidone has been used in human and veterinary medicine. It ha...
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GDP deflator
GDP deflator In economics, the GDP deflator (implicit price deflator for GDP) is a measure of the change in prices of all new, domestically produced, final goods and services in an economy. GDP stands for gross domestic product, the total value of all final goods and services produced within that economy during a spec...
GDP deflator In economics, the GDP deflator (implicit price deflator for GDP) is a measure of the change in prices of all new, domestically produced, final goods and services in an economy. GDP stands for gross domestic product, the total value of all final goods and services produced within that economy during a spe...
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GHB receptor
GHB receptor The γ-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) receptor (GHBR), originally identified as GPR172A, is a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) that binds the neurotransmitter and psychoactive drug γ-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB). # History The existence of a specific GHB receptor was predicted by observing the action of GHB and relat...
GHB receptor The γ-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) receptor (GHBR), originally identified as GPR172A, is a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) that binds the neurotransmitter and psychoactive drug γ-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB). # History The existence of a specific GHB receptor was predicted by observing the action of GHB and rela...
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Somatostatin
Somatostatin Somatostatin, also known as growth hormone-inhibiting hormone (GHIH) or by several other names, is a peptide hormone that regulates the endocrine system and affects neurotransmission and cell proliferation via interaction with G protein-coupled somatostatin receptors and inhibition of the release of numero...
Somatostatin Somatostatin, also known as growth hormone-inhibiting hormone (GHIH) or by several other names, is a peptide hormone that regulates the endocrine system and affects neurotransmission and cell proliferation via interaction with G protein-coupled somatostatin receptors and inhibition of the release of numer...
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Gadofosveset
Gadofosveset - Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) increase the risk for NSF among patients with impaired elimination of the drugs. Avoid use of GBCAs in these patients unless the diagnostic information is essential and not available with non-contrasted MRI or other modalities. NSF may result in fatal or debilitat...
Gadofosveset - Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) increase the risk for NSF among patients with impaired elimination of the drugs. Avoid use of GBCAs in these patients unless the diagnostic information is essential and not available with non-contrasted MRI or other modalities. NSF may result in fatal or debilita...
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Gale Pollock
Gale Pollock Major General Gale S. Pollock has served as the Deputy Surgeon General of the United States Army since October 2006, and also as chief of the Army Nurse Corps. She became acting Surgeon General of the United States Army on 20 March 2007 following the retirement of her predecessor, Kevin C. Kiley, due to f...
Gale Pollock Template:Infobox Military Person Major General Gale S. Pollock has served as the Deputy Surgeon General of the United States Army since October 2006, and also as chief of the Army Nurse Corps. She became acting Surgeon General of the United States Army on 20 March 2007 following the retirement of her pre...
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Neural crest
Neural crest # Overview The neural crest, a transient component of the ectoderm, is located in between the neural tube and the epidermis (or the free margins of the neural folds) of an embryo during neural tube formation. Neural crest cells quickly migrate during or shortly after neurulation, an embryological event ma...
Neural crest Template:Infobox Embryology Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview The neural crest, a transient component of the ectoderm, is located in between the neural tube and the epidermis (or the free margins of the neural folds) of an embryo during neural tube formation. Neural crest cell...
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Respirometer
Respirometer A respirometer is a device used to measure the rate of respiration of a living organism by measuring its rate of exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. They allow investigation into how factors such as age or the effect of light affect the rate of respiration. A simple respirometer designed to measure oxyg...
Respirometer Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] A respirometer is a device used to measure the rate of respiration of a living organism by measuring its rate of exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. They allow investigation into how factors such as age or the effect of light affect the rate of respira...
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Gap junction
Gap junction # Overview A gap junction or nexus is a junction between certain animal cell-types that allows different molecules and ions, mostly small intracellular signaling molecules (intracellular mediators), to pass freely between cells. The junction connects the cytoplasm of cells. One gap junction is composed of...
Gap junction Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview A gap junction or nexus is a junction between certain animal cell-types that allows different molecules and ions, mostly small intracellular signaling molecules (intracellular mediators), to pass freely between cells. The junction connects the...
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Gas constant
Gas constant # Overview The gas constant (also known as the molar, universal, or ideal gas constant, usually denoted by symbol R) is a physical constant which is featured in a large number of fundamental equations in the physical sciences, such as the ideal gas law and the Nernst equation. It is equivalent to the Bol...
Gas constant # Overview The gas constant (also known as the molar, universal, or ideal gas constant, usually denoted by symbol R) is a physical constant which is featured in a large number of fundamental equations in the physical sciences, such as the ideal gas law and the Nernst equation. It is equivalent to the Bol...
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Gastric acid
Gastric acid # Overview Gastric acid is, together with several enzymes and intrinsic factor, one of the main secretions of the stomach. Chemically it is an acid solution consisting mainly of hydrochloric acid (HCl), and small quantities of potassium chloride (KCl) and sodium chloride (NaCl). # Physiology Gastric acid...
Gastric acid Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Gastric acid is, together with several enzymes and intrinsic factor, one of the main secretions of the stomach. Chemically it is an acid solution consisting mainly of hydrochloric acid (HCl), and small quantities of potassium chloride (KCl) an...
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Gatifloxacin
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Gatifloxacin 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 intended ...
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Gender-blind
Gender-blind Gender-blind (or unisex) is a term describing activities undertaken and services provided without regard to the gender of those who participate. # Choice of words Unisex is an older term, and a misnomer meaning "one sex". Some feel it carries the connotation of being duo-sex, (which would mean two at the ...
Gender-blind Gender-blind (or unisex) is a term describing activities undertaken and services provided without regard to the gender of those who participate. # Choice of words Template:Weasel Unisex is an older term, and a misnomer meaning "one sex". Some feel it carries the connotation of being duo-sex, (which would...
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Gene cluster
Gene cluster A gene cluster is a set of two or more genes that serve to encode for the same or similar products. Because populations from a common ancestor tend to possess the same varieties of gene clusters, they are useful for tracing back recent evolutionary history. Because of this, they were used by Luigi Luca Cav...
Gene cluster A gene cluster is a set of two or more genes that serve to encode for the same or similar products. Because populations from a common ancestor tend to possess the same varieties of gene clusters, they are useful for tracing back recent evolutionary history. Because of this, they were used by Luigi Luca Ca...
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Gene project
Gene project Each of the gene infoboxes on WikiDoc display "VALUE_ERROR (nil)" at the top instead of the gene name followed by answers obtained from WikiData for each entry. Compare ZSCAN21 on WikiDoc with ZSCAN21 on Wikipedia. # Source of the Error The {{Infobox_gene}} template calls Module:Infobox gene which in turn...
Gene project Each of the gene infoboxes on WikiDoc display "VALUE_ERROR (nil)" at the top instead of the gene name followed by answers obtained from WikiData for each entry. Compare ZSCAN21 on WikiDoc with ZSCAN21 on Wikipedia. # Source of the Error The {{Infobox_gene}} template calls Module:Infobox gene which in tur...
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Gene therapy
Gene therapy Gene therapy is the insertion of genes into an individual's cells and tissues to treat a disease, and hereditary diseases in which a defective mutant allele is replaced with a functional one. Although the technology is still in its infancy, it has been used with some success. Antisense therapy is not stric...
Gene therapy Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Gene therapy is the insertion of genes into an individual's cells and tissues to treat a disease, and hereditary diseases in which a defective mutant allele is replaced with a functional one. Although the technology is still in its infancy, it has been us...
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Generic drug
Generic drug # Overview A generic drug (pl. generic drugs, short: generics) is a drug which is produced and distributed without patent protection. A generic must contain the same active ingredients as the original formulation. In most cases, it is considered bioequivalent to the brand name counterpart with respect to ...
Generic drug # Overview A generic drug (pl. generic drugs, short: generics) is a drug which is produced and distributed without patent protection. A generic must contain the same active ingredients as the original formulation. In most cases, it is considered bioequivalent to the brand name counterpart with respect to ...
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Geochemistry
Geochemistry The field of geochemistry involves study of the chemical composition of the Earth and other planets, chemical processes and reactions that govern the composition of rocks and soils, and the cycles of matter and energy that transport the Earth's chemical components in time and space, and their interaction w...
Geochemistry The field of geochemistry involves study of the chemical composition of the Earth and other planets, chemical processes and reactions that govern the composition of rocks and soils, and the cycles of matter and energy that transport the Earth's chemical components in time and space, and their interaction ...
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Gideon Rodan
Gideon Rodan Dr. Gideon Alfred Rodan (born June 14, 1934 in Bucharest, Romania; died January 1 2006 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania) was an American biochemist and osteopath. Rodan studied at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel. He researched the deformation of bone...
Gideon Rodan Dr. Gideon Alfred Rodan (born June 14, 1934 in Bucharest, Romania; died January 1 2006 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania) was an American biochemist and osteopath. Rodan studied at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel. He researched the deformation of bon...
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Giemsa stain
Giemsa stain Giemsa stain, named after Gustav Giemsa, an early malariologist, is used for the histopathological diagnosis of malaria and other parasites. It is a mixture of methylene blue and eosin. The stain is usually prepared from commercially available Giemsa powder. It is specific for the phosphate groups of DNA a...
Giemsa stain Giemsa stain, named after Gustav Giemsa, an early malariologist, is used for the histopathological diagnosis of malaria and other parasites. It is a mixture of methylene blue and eosin. The stain is usually prepared from commercially available Giemsa powder. It is specific for the phosphate groups of DNA ...
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Gilteritinib
Gilteritinib # 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 WikiDoc ...
Gilteritinib Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Uma Maveli[2] # Disclaimer WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be an educ...
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Glabrousness
Glabrousness Glabrousness (from Latin glaber = bald, hairless) is the technical term for an anatomically abnormal lack of hair or down. This may be due to a physical condition, such as alopecia universalis, which causes hair to fall out and/or prevents its growth. More commonly, glabrousness is a result of culturally-m...
Glabrousness Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Glabrousness (from Latin glaber = bald, hairless) is the technical term for an anatomically abnormal lack of hair or down. This may be due to a physical condition, such as alopecia universalis, which causes hair to fall out and/or prevents its growth. Mor...
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Glacial Milk
Glacial Milk Glacial Milk is Innovative Technologies Corporation of America's brand of liquid nutritional supplements. This brand includes the following bottled products: - Complete Nutrition - NONI Complete - Coral Calcium Plus - JOINT FORMULA Plus - Hair of the Dog - CARB CRUSHER The company participates in Sam's Clu...
Glacial Milk Glacial Milk is Innovative Technologies Corporation of America's brand of liquid nutritional supplements. This brand includes the following bottled products: - Complete Nutrition - NONI Complete - Coral Calcium Plus - JOINT FORMULA Plus - Hair of the Dog - CARB CRUSHER The company participates in Sam's Cl...
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Glossophobia
Glossophobia # Background Glossophobia or speech anxiety is the fear of public speaking. The word glossophobia comes from the Greek Template:Unicode glōssa, meaning tongue, and φόβος phobos, fear or dread. Glossophobia may be a symptom of stage fright. # Symptoms Symptoms include: - intense anxiety prior to, or simp...
Glossophobia Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Background Glossophobia or speech anxiety is the fear of public speaking. The word glossophobia comes from the Greek Template:Unicode glōssa, meaning tongue, and φόβος phobos, fear or dread. Glossophobia may be a symptom of stage fright. # Symptoms S...
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Glottal stop
Glottal stop The glottal stop or voiceless glottal plosive is a type of consonantal sound, used in many spoken languages. The symbol in the International Phonetic Alphabet that represents this sound is Template:IPA. The glottal stop is the sound made when the vocal cords are pressed together to stop the flow of air an...
Glottal stop Template:Infobox IPA The glottal stop or voiceless glottal plosive is a type of consonantal sound, used in many spoken languages. The symbol in the International Phonetic Alphabet that represents this sound is Template:IPA. The glottal stop is the sound made when the vocal cords are pressed together to s...
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Glucarpidase
Glucarpidase # 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 WikiDoc ...
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Glutethimide
Glutethimide # Overview Glutethimide is a hypnotic sedative that was introduced by Ciba in 1954 as a safe alternative to barbiturates to treat insomnia. Before long, however, it had become clear that glutethimide was just as likely to cause addiction and caused similarly severe withdrawal symptoms. Doriden was the bra...
Glutethimide Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Glutethimide is a hypnotic sedative that was introduced by Ciba[1] in 1954 as a safe alternative to barbiturates to treat insomnia. Before long, however, it had become clear that glutethimide was just as likely to cause addiction and caused si...
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Glycogenin-1
Glycogenin-1 Glycogenin-1 is an enzyme that is involved in the biosynthesis of glycogen. This enzyme is important for the function of self-glucosylated to form an oligosaccharide primer that serves as substrate for glycogen synthase. This is done through an inter-subunit mechanism. It also plays a role in glycogen meta...
Glycogenin-1 Glycogenin-1 is an enzyme that is involved in the biosynthesis of glycogen. This enzyme is important for the function of self-glucosylated to form an oligosaccharide primer that serves as substrate for glycogen synthase. This is done through an inter-subunit mechanism. It also plays a role in glycogen met...
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Stearic acid
Stearic acid # Overview Stearic acid (IUPAC systematic name: octadecanoic acid) is one of the useful types of saturated fatty acids that come from many animal and vegetable fats and oils. It is a waxy solid, and its chemical formula is CH3(CH2)16COOH. Its name comes from the Greek word stéar (genitive: stéatos), which...
Stearic acid Template:FixHTML Template:Chembox new Template:FixHTML Template:FixHTML Template:FixHTML # Overview Stearic acid (IUPAC systematic name: octadecanoic acid) is one of the useful types of saturated fatty acids that come from many animal and vegetable fats and oils. It is a waxy solid, and its chemical form...
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Gonadotropin
Gonadotropin Gonadotropins are protein hormones secreted by gonadotrope cells of the pituitary gland of vertebrates. Gonadotropin is sometimes abbreviated Gn. The British spelling is gonadotrophin. # Types The two principal gonadotropins are luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). Both hormone...
Gonadotropin Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Phone:617-632-7753 Gonadotropins are protein hormones secreted by gonadotrope cells of the pituitary gland of vertebrates. Gonadotropin is sometimes abbreviated Gn. The British spelling is gonadotrophin. # Types The two principal gonadotropins are lutein...
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Gouy balance
Gouy balance The Gouy balance is a simple technique for measuring the magnetic susceptibility of metals or metal complexes. This method was invented by the French scientist Louis Georges Gouy (19 February 1854 - 27 January 1926). A long, cylindrical sample that is to be tested is suspended from a balance, partially ent...
Gouy balance Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] The Gouy balance is a simple technique for measuring the magnetic susceptibility of metals or metal complexes. This method was invented by the French scientist Louis Georges Gouy (19 February 1854 - 27 January 1926). A long, cylindrical sample that is to ...
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Graeme Clark
Graeme Clark Professor Graeme Clark AC AO (born 16 August 1935) pioneered the multiple-channel cochlear implant which has brought hearing and speech understanding to tens of thousands of people with severe-to-profound hearing loss in more than 80 countries. He is the founder of the Bionic Ear Institute, which has a Co...
Graeme Clark Professor Graeme Clark AC AO (born 16 August 1935) pioneered the multiple-channel cochlear implant which has brought hearing and speech understanding to tens of thousands of people with severe-to-profound hearing loss in more than 80 countries. He is the founder of the Bionic Ear Institute, which has a C...
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Gramicidin S
Gramicidin S Gramicidin S or Gramicidin Soviet is an antibiotic effective against some Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria as well as some fungi. It is a derivative of gramicidin, produced by the Gram positive bacterium Bacillus brevis. Gramicidin S is a cyclodecapeptide, constructed as two identical pentapeptides...
Gramicidin S Gramicidin S or Gramicidin Soviet[1] is an antibiotic effective against some Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria as well as some fungi. It is a derivative of gramicidin, produced by the Gram positive bacterium Bacillus brevis. Gramicidin S is a cyclodecapeptide, constructed as two identical pentapept...
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Granule cell
Granule cell # Overview In neuroscience, granule cells refer to tiny neurons (a type of cell) that are around 10 micrometres in diameter. Granule cells are found within the granular layer of the cerebellum, layer 4 of cerebral cortex, the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus, and in the olfactory bulb. While anatomically...
Granule cell Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview In neuroscience, granule cells refer to tiny neurons (a type of cell) that are around 10 micrometres in diameter. Granule cells are found within the granular layer of the cerebellum, layer 4 of cerebral cortex, the dentate gyrus of the hippoc...
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Greek citron
Greek citron The Greek citron is called "Citrus Medica variety etrog" because of its major use for the Jewish ritual during the Feast of Tabernacles. Initially, it was mainly grown on the island of Corfu, but nowadays not one citron tree is found on that island. As of today, it is the leading variety in Israel. The var...
Greek citron The Greek citron is called "Citrus Medica variety etrog" because of its major use for the Jewish ritual during the Feast of Tabernacles. Initially, it was mainly grown on the island of Corfu, but nowadays not one citron tree is found on that island. As of today, it is the leading variety in Israel. The va...
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Griseofulvin
Griseofulvin # 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 WikiDoc ...
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Guanethidine
Guanethidine # Overview Guanethidine is an antihypertensive drug that reduces the release of catecholamines, such as norepinephrine. Guanethidine is transported across the sympathetic nerve membrane by the same mechanism that transports norepinephrine itself (NET, uptake 1), and uptake is essential for the drug's acti...
Guanethidine Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Guanethidine is an antihypertensive drug that reduces the release of catecholamines, such as norepinephrine. Guanethidine is transported across the sympathetic nerve membrane by the same mechanism that transports norepinephrine itself (NET, up...
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Gubernaculum
Gubernaculum The paired gubernacula are folds of peritoneum that attach to the caudal end of the gonads (testes in males and ovaries in females). # Function during development As the scrotum and labia majora form in males and females, respectively, the gubernaculum aids in the descent of the gonads (both testes and ov...
Gubernaculum Template:Infobox Embryology The paired gubernacula are folds of peritoneum that attach to the caudal end of the gonads (testes in males and ovaries in females). # Function during development As the scrotum and labia majora form in males and females, respectively, the gubernaculum aids in the descent of t...
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Gutta-percha
Gutta-percha # Overview Gutta-percha (Palaquium) is a genus of tropical trees native to Southeast Asia and northern Australasia, from Taiwan south to Malaya and east to the Solomon Islands. It is also an inelastic natural latex produced from the sap of these trees, particularly from the species Palaquium gutta. Chemic...
Gutta-percha Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Gutta-percha (Palaquium) is a genus of tropical trees native to Southeast Asia and northern Australasia, from Taiwan south to Malaya and east to the Solomon Islands. It is also an inelastic natural latex produced from the sap of these trees, p...
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H3F3B (gene)
H3F3B (gene) H3 histone, family 3B (H3.3B) is a protein in humans that is encoded by the H3F3B gene. # Function Histones are basic nuclear proteins that are responsible for the nucleosome structure of the chromosomal fiber in eukaryotes. Two molecules of each of the four core histones (H2A, H2B, H3, and H4) form an oc...
H3F3B (gene) H3 histone, family 3B (H3.3B) is a protein in humans that is encoded by the H3F3B gene.[1] # Function Histones are basic nuclear proteins that are responsible for the nucleosome structure of the chromosomal fiber in eukaryotes. Two molecules of each of the four core histones (H2A, H2B, H3, and H4) form a...
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HM (patient)
HM (patient) # Overview HM (also known as "H.M." and "Henry M.," born 1926 in Connecticut) is an anonymous memory-impaired patient who has been widely studied since the late 1950s and has been very important in the development of theories that explain the link between brain function and memory, and in the development ...
HM (patient) Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview HM (also known as "H.M." and "Henry M.," born 1926 in Connecticut) is an anonymous memory-impaired patient who has been widely studied since the late 1950s and has been very important in the development of theories that explain the link betwee...
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Haematoxylin
Haematoxylin Haematoxylin, hematoxylin, Natural Black 1, or C.I. 75290 is extracted from the wood of the logwood tree. When oxidised it forms haematein, a compound with rich blue-purple colour, and is used, together with a suitable mordant (most commonly Fe(III) or Al(III) salts), to stain cell nuclei prior to examinat...
Haematoxylin Template:Chembox new Haematoxylin, hematoxylin, Natural Black 1, or C.I. 75290 is extracted from the wood of the logwood tree. When oxidised it forms haematein, a compound with rich blue-purple colour, and is used, together with a suitable mordant (most commonly Fe(III) or Al(III) salts), to stain cell nu...
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Hemodialysis
Hemodialysis # Overview The goal of hemodialysis is removing toxins and aim to maintain euvolemia. Ninety three percent of ESRD patients in the United States and 89% worldwide, are under hemodialysis. Solute diffusion across a membrane is the basic principle for hemodialysis. Metabolic waste products move across a sem...
Hemodialysis Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Seyedmahdi Pahlavani, M.D. [2] # Overview The goal of hemodialysis is removing toxins and aim to maintain euvolemia. Ninety three percent of ESRD patients in the United States and 89% worldwide, are under hemodialysis.[1] Sol...
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Hemodynamics
Hemodynamics # Overview - The circulatory system transports blood and helps in delivering oxygen, nutrients and chemicals to the cells of the body and in removing cell wastes. - Hemodynamics, meaning literally "blood movement", is the study of blood flow or the circulation and it includes studying the following concep...
Hemodynamics Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Assistant Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rim Halaby # Overview - The circulatory system transports blood and helps in delivering oxygen, nutrients and chemicals to the cells of the body and in removing cell wastes. - Hemodynamics, meaning literally "blood movement...
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Hemoglobin C
Hemoglobin C # Overview Hemoglobin C (abbreviated as Hb C or HbC) is an abnormal hemoglobin in which substitution of a glutamic acid residue with a lysine residue at the 6th position of the β-globin chain has occurred (E6K substitution). In those who are heterozygous for the mutation, about 28–44% of total hemoglobin ...
Hemoglobin C Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Hemoglobin C (abbreviated as Hb C or HbC) is an abnormal hemoglobin in which substitution of a glutamic acid residue with a lysine residue at the 6th position of the β-globin chain has occurred (E6K substitution).[1] In those who are heterozyg...
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Hemoglobin E
Hemoglobin E # Overview Hemoglobin E or haemoglobin E (HbE) is an abnormal hemoglobin with a single point mutation in the β chain. At position 26 there is a change in the amino acid, from glutamic acid to lysine. HbE is one of the most common variant of normal hemoglobin. Hemoglobin E can be detected on electrophoresi...
Hemoglobin E Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Hemoglobin E or haemoglobin E (HbE) is an abnormal hemoglobin with a single point mutation in the β chain. At position 26 there is a change in the amino acid, from glutamic acid to lysine. HbE is one of the most common variant of normal hemogl...
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Plasmodiidae
Plasmodiidae Please Take Over This Page and Apply to be Editor-In-Chief for this topic: There can be one or more than one Editor-In-Chief. You may also apply to be an Associate Editor-In-Chief of one of the subtopics below. Please mail us to indicate your interest in serving either as an Editor-In-Chief of the entire...
Plasmodiidae Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Please Take Over This Page and Apply to be Editor-In-Chief for this topic: There can be one or more than one Editor-In-Chief. You may also apply to be an Associate Editor-In-Chief of one of the subtopics below. Please mail us [2] to indicate your interes...
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Halofantrine
Halofantrine # Overview Halofantrine is a drug used to treat malaria. Halofantrine's structure contains a substituted phenanthrene, and is related to the antimalarial drugs quinine and lumefantrine. Marketed as Halfan, halofantrine is never used to prevent malaria and its mode of action is unknown, although a crystall...
Halofantrine Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Halofantrine is a drug used to treat malaria. Halofantrine's structure contains a substituted phenanthrene, and is related to the antimalarial drugs quinine and lumefantrine. Marketed as Halfan, halofantrine is never used to prevent malaria an...
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Halonium ion
Halonium ion A halonium ion in organic chemistry is any onium compound (ion) containing a bridged halogen atom carrying a positive charge. This cation has the general structure R-X+-R where X is any halogen and R any organic residue and this structure can be cyclic or an open chain molecular structure. Halonium ions we...
Halonium ion A halonium ion in organic chemistry is any onium compound (ion) containing a bridged halogen atom carrying a positive charge. This cation has the general structure R-X+-R where X is any halogen and R any organic residue and this structure can be cyclic or an open chain molecular structure. Halonium ions w...
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Hand surgeon
Hand surgeon # Overview Hand surgeons are a surgeons specializing in the care and treatment of problems relating to the hand, wrist, and forearm including trauma and hand infection. Many hand surgeons also treat the elbow, arm and shoulder. Hand surgeons do not just engage in surgery - they are the primary medical do...
Hand surgeon Editors-In-Chief: Martin I. Newman, M.D., FACS, Cleveland Clinic Florida, [1]; Michel C. Samson, M.D., FRCSC, FACS [2] # Overview Hand surgeons are a surgeons specializing in the care and treatment of problems relating to the hand, wrist, and forearm including trauma and hand infection.[1] Many hand sur...
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Hand washing
Hand washing # Overview Hand washing is the act of cleansing the hands with water or another liquid, with or without the use of soap or other detergents, for the purpose of removing soil and/or microorganisms. # Purpose The main purpose of washing hands is to cleanse the hands of pathogens (including bacteria or viru...
Hand washing # Overview Hand washing is the act of cleansing the hands with water or another liquid, with or without the use of soap or other detergents, for the purpose of removing soil and/or microorganisms. # Purpose The main purpose of washing hands is to cleanse the hands of pathogens (including bacteria or viru...
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Hard science
Hard science Hard science is a term used to describe certain fields of the natural sciences or physical sciences that are perceived to be more accurate than other sciences like the social sciences. The hard sciences usually rely on experimental, empirical, quantifiable data or the scientific method and focus on accurac...
Hard science Hard science is a term used to describe certain fields of the natural sciences or physical sciences that are perceived to be more accurate than other sciences like the social sciences.[citation needed] The hard sciences usually rely on experimental, empirical, quantifiable data or the scientific method an...
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Harvest mite
Harvest mite Harvest mites (genus Trombicula; also known as red bugs, trombiculid mites, scrub-itch mites, berry bugs or, in their larval stage, as chiggers) are mites in the family Trombiculidae that live in forests and grasslands. In their larval stage they attach to various animals including humans and feed on skin...
Harvest mite Harvest mites (genus Trombicula; also known as red bugs, trombiculid mites, scrub-itch mites, berry bugs or, in their larval stage, as chiggers) are mites in the family Trombiculidae that live in forests and grasslands. In their larval stage they attach to various animals including humans and feed on ski...
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Hazard ratio
Hazard ratio # Overview The hazard ratio in survival analysis is the effect of an explanatory variable on the hazard or risk of an event. For a less technical definition than is provided here, consider hazard ratio to be an estimate of relative risk and see the explanation on that page. The instantaneous hazard rate ...
Hazard ratio Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview The hazard ratio in survival analysis is the effect of an explanatory variable on the hazard or risk of an event. For a less technical definition than is provided here, consider hazard ratio to be an estimate of relative risk and see the expl...
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Heat syncope
Heat syncope Please help WikiDoc by adding more content here. It's easy! Click here to learn about editing. # Overview Heat syncope another stage in the same process as heat stroke, occurs under similar conditions as heat stroke and is not distinguished from the latter by some authorities. The basic symptom of heat s...
Heat syncope Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Please help WikiDoc by adding more content here. It's easy! Click here to learn about editing. # Overview Heat syncope another stage in the same process as heat stroke, occurs under similar conditions as heat stroke and is not distinguished from the latt...
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Hedera helix
Hedera helix Hedera helix (species name from Ancient Greek "twist, turn"), also called Ivy, Common Ivy, or English Ivy is a species of ivy native to most of Europe and southwest Asia. It is an evergreen climbing plant, growing to 20-30 m high where suitable surfaces (trees, cliffs, walls) are available, and also growin...
Hedera helix Hedera helix (species name from Ancient Greek "twist, turn"), also called Ivy, Common Ivy, or English Ivy is a species of ivy native to most of Europe and southwest Asia. It is an evergreen climbing plant, growing to 20-30 m high where suitable surfaces (trees, cliffs, walls) are available, and also growi...
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Hegar's sign
Hegar's sign # Overview Hegar's sign is an indication of pregnancy in a woman, specifically the compressibility and softening of the cervical isthmus (the portion of the cervix between the uterus and the vaginal portion of the cervix) and the uterine cervix appearing bluish and engorged. The sign is usually present du...
Hegar's sign Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Hegar's sign is an indication of pregnancy in a woman, specifically the compressibility and softening of the cervical isthmus (the portion of the cervix between the uterus and the vaginal portion of the cervix) and the uterine cervix appearing...
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Helen Keller
Helen Keller Helen Adams Keller (June 27, 1880 – June 1, 1968) was an American author, activist and lecturer. She was the first deafblind person to graduate from college. The story of how Keller's teacher, Anne Sullivan, broke through the isolation imposed by a near complete lack of language, allowing the girl to blos...
Helen Keller Template:Infobox Person Helen Adams Keller (June 27, 1880 – June 1, 1968) was an American author, activist and lecturer. She was the first deafblind person to graduate from college. The story of how Keller's teacher, Anne Sullivan, broke through the isolation imposed by a near complete lack of language, ...
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Helicobacter
Helicobacter # Overview Helicobacter is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria possessing a characteristic helix shape. They were initially considered to be members of the Campylobacter genus, but since 1989 they have been grouped in their own genus. Some species have been found living in the lining of the upper gastroint...
Helicobacter # Overview Helicobacter is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria possessing a characteristic helix shape. They were initially considered to be members of the Campylobacter genus, but since 1989 they have been grouped in their own genus.[1][2][3] Some species have been found living in the lining of the upper ...
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Hematidrosis
Hematidrosis Hematidrosis (also called hematohidrosis) He-ma-ti-drosis is a very rare condition in which a human being sweats blood. It may occur when a person is suffering extreme levels of stress, for example, facing his or her own death. Several historical references have been described; notably by Leonardo da Vinci...
Hematidrosis Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Hematidrosis (also called hematohidrosis) He-ma-ti-drosis is a very rare condition in which a human being sweats blood. It may occur when a person is suffering extreme levels of stress, for example, facing his or her own death.[1] Several historical refer...
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Hepatic vein
Hepatic vein # Overview In human anatomy, the hepatic veins are the blood vessels that drain de-oxygenated blood from the liver and blood cleaned by the liver (from the stomach, pancreas, small intestine and colon) into the inferior vena cava. They arise from the substance of the liver, more specifically the central v...
Hepatic vein Template:Infobox Vein Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview In human anatomy, the hepatic veins are the blood vessels that drain de-oxygenated blood from the liver and blood cleaned by the liver (from the stomach, pancreas, small intestine and colon) into the inferior vena cava. T...
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Hickman line
Hickman line A Hickman line is an intravenous catheter most often used for the administration of chemotherapy or other medications, as well as for the withdrawal of blood for analysis. Some types of Hickman lines are used mainly for the purpose of apheresis or dialysis. Hickman lines may remain in place for extended ...
Hickman line Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] A Hickman line is an intravenous catheter most often used for the administration of chemotherapy or other medications, as well as for the withdrawal of blood for analysis. Some types of Hickman lines are used mainly for the purpose of apheresis or dialys...
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Hiclone Work
Hiclone Work # Hiclone Work # Hiclone Work Hiclone is a simple non moving stainless steel. Part_Numbers_Starting_With_D. How Does It Work? Most 4WD engines are less than 100% efficient. The Original Fuelsaver and Induction enhancement since the rail and boost control systems that work! and no check engine light issue...
Hiclone Work # Hiclone Work . . . . # Hiclone Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hiclone is a simple non moving stainless steel. Part_Numbers_Starting_With_D. How Does It Work? Most 4WD engines are less than 100% efficient. The Original Fuelsaver and Induction enhancement sin...
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Hidrocystoma
Hidrocystoma # Overview Hidrocystoma (also known as cystadenoma, a Moll's gland cyst, and a sudoriferous cyst) is an adenoma of the sweat glands.:787 Hidrocystomas are cysts of sweat ducts, usually on the eyelids.:664 They are not tumours (a similar sounding lesion called hidroadenoma is a benign tumour). There are th...
Hidrocystoma Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2] # Overview Hidrocystoma (also known as cystadenoma,[1] a Moll's gland cyst,[1] and a sudoriferous cyst[1]) is an adenoma of the sweat glands.[2]:787 Hidrocystomas are cysts of sweat ducts, usually on t...
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Hilda Molina
Hilda Molina Dr Hilda Molina is the former chief neurosurgeon of Cuba. Molina was also a deputy in the Cuban National Assembly but has been a critic of the Cuban government since the early 1990s. Her criticisms focus primarily on Cuba's state-governed healthcare system. In 1987, Molina founded the neurosurgery center i...
Hilda Molina Dr Hilda Molina is the former chief neurosurgeon of Cuba. Molina was also a deputy in the Cuban National Assembly but has been a critic of the Cuban government since the early 1990s. Her criticisms focus primarily on Cuba's state-governed healthcare system. In 1987, Molina founded the neurosurgery center ...
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Hilton's law
Hilton's law Hilton's law is the observation that in the study of anatomy, one often finds that a nerve that innervates a joint also tends to innervate the muscles that move the joint and the skin that covers the attachments of those muscles. For example, the musculocutaneous nerve supplies the elbow joint of humans wi...
Hilton's law Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Hilton's law is the observation that in the study of anatomy, one often finds that a nerve that innervates a joint also tends to innervate the muscles that move the joint and the skin that covers the attachments of those muscles. For example, the musculoc...
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Hip fracture
Hip fracture # Overview The "hip" joint is known as a ball-and-socket joint. It allows the femur bone to bend and rotate at the pelvis. Comparing to the injuries to the knee, ankle, and shoulder which are well documented, injuries to the hip, pelvis, and thigh get little attentions due to their lower prevalence. A hi...
Hip fracture Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohammadmain Rezazadehsaatlou[2]. # Overview [1][2][3] The "hip" joint is known as a ball-and-socket joint. It allows the femur bone to bend and rotate at the pelvis. Comparing to the injuries to the knee, ankle, and should...
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Hippotherapy
Hippotherapy According to the American Hippotherapy Association, Inc., "Hippotherapy is a physical, occupational and speech therapy treatment strategy that utilizes equine movement." In the hippotherapy environment, a therapist uses the horse's movement to provide carefully graded sensory input. A foundation is establ...
Hippotherapy According to the American Hippotherapy Association, Inc., "Hippotherapy is a physical, occupational and speech therapy treatment strategy that utilizes equine movement." In the hippotherapy environment, a therapist uses the horse's movement to provide carefully graded sensory input. A foundation is estab...
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Histogenesis
Histogenesis Histogenesis is the formation of different tissues from undifferentiated cells. These cells are constituents of three primary germ layers, the endoderm, mesoderm, and ectoderm. The science of the microscopic structures of the tissues formed within histogenesis is termed histology. # Germ layers A germ lay...
Histogenesis Histogenesis is the formation of different tissues from undifferentiated cells.[1] These cells are constituents of three primary germ layers, the endoderm, mesoderm, and ectoderm. The science of the microscopic structures of the tissues formed within histogenesis is termed histology. # Germ layers A germ...
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Homeobox A10
Homeobox A10 Homeobox protein Hox-A10 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXA10 gene. # Function In vertebrates, the genes encoding the class of transcription factors called homeobox genes are found in clusters named A, B, C, and D on four separate chromosomes. Expression of these proteins is spatially and ...
Homeobox A10 Homeobox protein Hox-A10 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HOXA10 gene.[1][2][3] # Function In vertebrates, the genes encoding the class of transcription factors called homeobox genes are found in clusters named A, B, C, and D on four separate chromosomes. Expression of these proteins is spat...
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Homo (genus)
Homo (genus) # Overview Homo is the genus that includes modern humans and their close relatives. The genus is estimated to be about 2.5 million years old, evolving from Australopithecine ancestors with the appearance of Homo habilis. Appearance of Homo coincides with the first evidence of stone tools (the Oldowan indu...
Homo (genus) Template:Otheruses3 # Overview Homo is the genus that includes modern humans and their close relatives. The genus is estimated to be about 2.5 million years old, evolving from Australopithecine ancestors with the appearance of Homo habilis. Appearance of Homo coincides with the first evidence of stone to...
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Homo erectus
Homo erectus Homo erectus (Latin: "upright man") is an extinct species of the genus Homo. Dutch anatomist Eugene Dubois (1890s) first described it as Pithecanthropus erectus, based on a calotte (skullcap) and a modern-looking femur found from the bank of the Solo River at Trinil, in central Java. However, thanks to Can...
Homo erectus Homo erectus (Latin: "upright man") is an extinct species of the genus Homo. Dutch anatomist Eugene Dubois (1890s) first described it as Pithecanthropus erectus, based on a calotte (skullcap) and a modern-looking femur found from the bank of the Solo River at Trinil, in central Java. However, thanks to Ca...
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Homo habilis
Homo habilis Homo habilis (IPA Template:IPA) ("handy man", "skillful person") is a species of the genus Homo, which lived from approximately 2.6 million to at least 1.4 million years ago at the beginning of the Pleistocene. The definition of this species is credited to both Mary and Louis Leakey, who found fossils in T...
Homo habilis Homo habilis (IPA Template:IPA) ("handy man", "skillful person") is a species of the genus Homo, which lived from approximately 2.6 million to at least 1.4 million years ago at the beginning of the Pleistocene.[1] The definition of this species is credited to both Mary and Louis Leakey, who found fossils ...
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How to login
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How to login Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview It is not necessary to log in before viewing or editing pages. It does provide additional features, and is generally recommended. # Logging in Creating a user account means that you supply a username (your real name or a nickname) and a passw...
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Hydrogen ion
Hydrogen ion Hydrogen ion is recommended by IUPAC as a general term for all ions of hydrogen and its isotopes. Depending on the charge of the ion, two different classes can be distinguished: # Cation (positively charged) When hydrogen loses its electron, the following cations can be formed: - Hydron: general name ref...
Hydrogen ion Hydrogen ion is recommended by IUPAC as a general term for all ions of hydrogen and its isotopes.[1] Depending on the charge of the ion, two different classes can be distinguished: # Cation (positively charged) When hydrogen loses its electron, the following cations can be formed: - Hydron: general name...
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Hydroperoxyl
Hydroperoxyl # Overview HO2*, usually termed either hydroperoxyl radical or perhydroxyl radical, is the protonated form of superoxide; the protonation/deprotonation equilibrium exhibits a pK(a) of around 4.80. Consequently, about 0.3% of any superoxide present in the cytosol of a typical cell is in the protonated form...
Hydroperoxyl # Overview HO2*, usually termed either hydroperoxyl radical or perhydroxyl radical, is the protonated form of superoxide; the protonation/deprotonation equilibrium exhibits a pK(a) of around 4.80. Consequently, about 0.3% of any superoxide present in the cytosol of a typical cell is in the protonated form...
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Hydroquinone
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Hydrotalcite
Hydrotalcite # Overview Hydrotalcite is a layered double hydroxide of general formula Mg6Al2CO3(OH)16·4(H2O), whose name is derived from its resemblance with talc and its high water content. The layers of the structure may stack in different ways, to produce a 3-layer rhombohedral structure (3R Polytype), or a 2-laye...
Hydrotalcite Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Hydrotalcite is a layered double hydroxide of general formula Mg6Al2CO3(OH)16·4(H2O), whose name is derived from its resemblance with talc and its high water content. The layers of the structure may stack in different ways, to produce a 3-lay...
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Hygromycin B
Hygromycin B Hygromycin B, is an antibiotic produced by the bacterium Streptomyces hygroscopicus. It is an aminoglycoside that kills bacteria, fungi and higher eukaryotic cells by inhibiting protein synthesis. # History Hygromycin B was originally developed in the 1950's for use with animals and is still added into sw...
Hygromycin B Hygromycin B, is an antibiotic produced by the bacterium Streptomyces hygroscopicus. It is an aminoglycoside that kills bacteria, fungi and higher eukaryotic cells by inhibiting protein synthesis[1]. # History Hygromycin B was originally developed in the 1950's for use with animals and is still added int...
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Hyperalgesia
Hyperalgesia Hyperalgesia is an extreme sensitivity to pain, which in one form is caused by damage to nociceptors in the body's soft tissues. Hyperalgesia can be experienced in focal, discrete areas, or as a more diffuse, body-wide form. Conditioning studies have established that it is possible to experience a learned ...
Hyperalgesia Template:Distinguish2 Hyperalgesia is an extreme sensitivity to pain, which in one form is caused by damage to nociceptors in the body's soft tissues. Hyperalgesia can be experienced in focal, discrete areas, or as a more diffuse, body-wide form. Conditioning studies have established that it is possible t...
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Hyperkinesia
Hyperkinesia Hyperkinesia, in medicine, refers to an abnormal increase in muscular activity. The opposite of Hyperkinesia is known as "Hypokinesia". Hyperkinesia is separated into 2 types: Rhythmic and Nonrhythmic. Rhythmic disorders consist of mainly tremours. Nonrhythmic disorders are mostly involuntary muscle contra...
Hyperkinesia Hyperkinesia, in medicine, refers to an abnormal increase in muscular activity. The opposite of Hyperkinesia is known as "Hypokinesia". Hyperkinesia is separated into 2 types: Rhythmic and Nonrhythmic. Rhythmic disorders consist of mainly tremours. Nonrhythmic disorders are mostly involuntary muscle contr...
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Hyperpyrexia
Hyperpyrexia Hyperpyrexia is an excessive and unusual elevation of set body temperature greater than or equal to 41.1° Celsius (106°F), or extremely high fever. It differs from hyperthermia in that the body's temperature regulation mechanism sets the body temperature too high, whereas in hyperthermia the body temperatu...
Hyperpyrexia Template:Search infobox Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Hyperpyrexia is an excessive and unusual elevation of set body temperature greater than or equal to 41.1° Celsius (106°F), or extremely high fever. It differs from hyperthermia in that the body's temperature regulation mechanism se...
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Hypnosurgery
Hypnosurgery Hypnosurgery is the term given to an operation where the patient is sedated using hypnotherapy rather than traditional anaesthetics. It is still in its experimental stages, and not widely used. Only a few successful cases have been reported. Chemical anesthesia is still the standard of care, mainly because...
Hypnosurgery Hypnosurgery is the term given to an operation where the patient is sedated using hypnotherapy rather than traditional anaesthetics. It is still in its experimental stages, and not widely used. Only a few successful cases have been reported. Chemical anesthesia is still the standard of care, mainly becaus...
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Hypochondria
Hypochondria # Overview Hypochondria (or hypochondriasis, sometimes referred to as health anxiety/health phobia) refers to an excessive preoccupation or worry about having a serious illness. Often, hypochondria persists even after a physician has evaluated a person and reassured him/her that his/her concerns about s...
Hypochondria For patient information click here Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Hypochondria (or hypochondriasis, sometimes referred to as health anxiety/health phobia) refers to an excessive preoccupation or worry about having a serious illness. Often, hypochondria persists even after...
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Hypouricemia
Hypouricemia # Overview Hypouricemia is a condition where the level of uric acid is below a certain threshold (between 2 mg/dL and 4 mg/dL, according to different sources.) The upper end of the normal range is 530 micromol/L (6 mg/dL) for women and 619 micromol/L (7 mg/dL) for men. # Causes Hypouricemia is associat...
Hypouricemia Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Hypouricemia is a condition where the level of uric acid is below a certain threshold (between 2 mg/dL and 4 mg/dL, according to different sources.) The upper end of the normal range is 530 micromol/L (6 mg/dL) for women and 619 micromol/L (7...
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Hypromellose
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Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy # Overview A hysterectomy (from Greek Template:Polytonic hystera "womb") is the surgical removal of the uterus, usually performed by a gynecologist. Hysterectomy may be total (removing the body, fundus, and cervix of the uterus; often called "complete") or partial (removal of the uterine body but leaving ...
Hysterectomy For patient information, click here Template:Interventions infobox Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview A hysterectomy (from Greek Template:Polytonic hystera "womb") is the surgical removal of the uterus, usually performed by a gynecologist. Hysterectomy may be total (removing th...
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