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b0342925e84ec679b698cce29a2ad55234c65b38 | wikidoc | Carrageenan | Carrageenan
# Overview
Carrageenans or carrageenins (Template:PronEng) are a family of linear sulphated polysaccharides extracted from red seaweeds. The name is derived from a type of seaweed that is abundant along the Irish coastline. Gelatinous extracts of the Chondrus crispus seaweed have been used as food additiv... | Carrageenan
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Carrageenans or carrageenins (Template:PronEng) are a family of linear sulphated polysaccharides extracted from red seaweeds. The name is derived from a type of seaweed that is abundant along the Irish coastline. Gelatinous extracts of the Cho... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Carrageenan | |
766345a4d7949af48f14ebd3e8e1b0344fa8ff17 | wikidoc | Carrier oil | Carrier oil
Carrier oil, also known as base oil or vegetable oil, is used to dilute essential oils and absolutes before they are applied to the skin. They are so named because they carry the essential oil onto the skin. Carrier oils do not contain a concentrated aroma, unlike essential oils, nor do they evaporate lik... | Carrier oil
Carrier oil, also known as base oil or vegetable oil, is used to dilute essential oils and absolutes before they are applied to the skin. They are so named because they carry the essential oil onto the skin. Carrier oils do not contain a concentrated aroma, unlike essential oils, nor do they evaporate li... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Carrier_oil | |
ebd1662138c089f12354b9119499b53e67cb9c92 | wikidoc | Case report | Case report
In medicine, a case report is a detailed report of the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of an individual patient. Case reports may contain a demographic profile of the patient, but usually they describe an unusual or novel occurrence.
# Types of case reports
Robert Iles notes that most case reports are ... | Case report
In medicine, a case report is a detailed report of the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of an individual patient. Case reports may contain a demographic profile of the patient, but usually they describe an unusual or novel occurrence.
# Types of case reports
Robert Iles notes that most case reports are... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Case_report | |
35564d9b40b55ef748d70718cb3ae24c189a9cdb | wikidoc | Case series | Case series
A case series (also known as a clinical series) is a medical research study that tracks patients with a known exposure given similar treatment or examines their medical records for exposure and outcome.
A case series can be retrospective or prospective and usually involves a smaller number of patients than ... | Case series
A case series (also known as a clinical series) is a medical research study that tracks patients with a known exposure given similar treatment[1] or examines their medical records for exposure and outcome.
A case series can be retrospective or prospective and usually involves a smaller number of patients t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Case_series | |
6d989012a5b4d5f69ef48c6f616874b385e26320 | wikidoc | Casomorphin | Casomorphin
Casomorphin is a particular type of peptide, i.e protein fragment, that can be derived from the digestion of casein proteins in milk and milk products. The distinguishing characteristics of casomorphins are that they have opioid (i.e narcotic) effects. There is a range of casomorphins whose effects range f... | Casomorphin
Casomorphin is a particular type of peptide, i.e protein fragment, that can be derived from the digestion of casein proteins in milk and milk products. The distinguishing characteristics of casomorphins are that they have opioid (i.e narcotic) effects. There is a range of casomorphins whose effects range ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Casomorphin | |
c6b7da494a40069786774b5f0cf9a6123019d52b | wikidoc | Caspofungin | Caspofungin
# Disclaimer
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# Disclaimer
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b5558acf35406b82717f7bc829f335ac29c1239b | wikidoc | Catabolysis | Catabolysis
Catabolysis is a biological process in which the body will break down fat and muscle tissue in order to stay alive. Catabolysis only occurs when there is no longer any source of protein, carbohydrate, or vitamin nourishment feeding all body systems and is the most severe type of malnutrition.
# Disease se... | Catabolysis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Catabolysis is a biological process in which the body will break down fat and muscle tissue in order to stay alive. Catabolysis only occurs when there is no longer any source of protein, carbohydrate, or vitamin nourishment fe... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Catabolysis | |
d33eeafd8dc1d2a4f6ae09db305903bd27796b71 | wikidoc | Cathepsin A | Cathepsin A
Cathepsin A is an enzyme that is classified both as a cathepsin and a carboxypeptidase. In humans, it is encoded by the CTSA gene.
# Function
This gene encodes a glycoprotein that associates with lysosomal enzymes beta-galactosidase and neuraminidase to form a complex of high-molecular-weight multimers. ... | Cathepsin A
Cathepsin A is an enzyme that is classified both as a cathepsin and a carboxypeptidase. In humans, it is encoded by the CTSA gene.[1]
# Function
This gene encodes a glycoprotein that associates with lysosomal enzymes beta-galactosidase and neuraminidase to form a complex of high-molecular-weight multimer... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cathepsin_A | |
bf5fb3c033b7fe3015e94c13db7951a22342d8e1 | wikidoc | Cathepsin B | Cathepsin B
Cathepsin B is in humans encoded by the CTSB gene. Cathepsin B belongs to a family of lysosomal cysteine proteases and plays an important role in intracellular proteolysis. Upregulation of cathepsin B is found in premalignant lesions and various pathological conditions, as well as cancers.
# Structure
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Cathepsin B is in humans encoded by the CTSB gene.[1][2] Cathepsin B belongs to a family of lysosomal cysteine proteases and plays an important role in intracellular proteolysis.[3] Upregulation of cathepsin B is found in premalignant lesions and various pathological conditions, as well as cancers.[4][5][6... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cathepsin_B | |
1b12acd24dcc30743a2d22acf689356631e9d750 | wikidoc | Cathepsin C | Cathepsin C
Cathepsin C (CTSC) also known as dipeptidyl peptidase I (DPP-I) is a lysosomal exo-cysteine protease belonging to the peptidase C1 family. In humans, it is encoded by the CTSC gene.
# Function
Cathepsin C appears to be a central coordinator for activation of many serine proteases in immune/inflammatory cel... | Cathepsin C
Cathepsin C (CTSC) also known as dipeptidyl peptidase I (DPP-I) is a lysosomal exo-cysteine protease belonging to the peptidase C1 family. In humans, it is encoded by the CTSC gene.[1][2]
# Function
Cathepsin C appears to be a central coordinator for activation of many serine proteases in immune/inflammat... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cathepsin_C | |
1b55cc54813ba953264faa45b73b0dd0f8a20b3b | wikidoc | Cathepsin D | Cathepsin D
Cathepsin D is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CTSD gene. This gene encodes a lysosomal aspartyl protease composed of a protein dimer of disulfide-linked heavy and light chains, both produced from a single protein precursor. Cathepsin D is an aspartic endo-protease that is ubiquitously distribute... | Cathepsin D
Cathepsin D is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CTSD gene.[1][2] This gene encodes a lysosomal aspartyl protease composed of a protein dimer of disulfide-linked heavy and light chains, both produced from a single protein precursor. Cathepsin D is an aspartic endo-protease that is ubiquitously dis... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cathepsin_D | |
22b221bf7d5141c486bc7f239fba9e42a2da8afc | wikidoc | Cathepsin E | Cathepsin E
Cathepsin E is an enzyme (EC 3.4.23.34) that in humans is encoded by the CTSE gene. The enzyme is also known as slow-moving proteinase, erythrocyte membrane aspartic proteinase, SMP, EMAP, non-pepsin proteinase, cathepsin D-like acid proteinase, cathepsin E-like acid proteinase, cathepsin D-type proteinase)... | Cathepsin E
Cathepsin E is an enzyme (EC 3.4.23.34) that in humans is encoded by the CTSE gene.[1][2][3] The enzyme is also known as slow-moving proteinase, erythrocyte membrane aspartic proteinase, SMP, EMAP, non-pepsin proteinase, cathepsin D-like acid proteinase, cathepsin E-like acid proteinase, cathepsin D-type p... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cathepsin_E | |
19261009ef3a2fea0985db4e6479ba6a995e287f | wikidoc | Cathepsin G | Cathepsin G
Cathepsin G is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CTSG gene. It is one of the three serine proteases of the chymotrypsin family that are stored in the azurophil granules, and also a member of the peptidase S1 protein family. Cathepsin G plays an important role in eliminating intracellular pathogens ... | Cathepsin G
Cathepsin G is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CTSG gene. It is one of the three serine proteases of the chymotrypsin family that are stored in the azurophil granules, and also a member of the peptidase S1 protein family. Cathepsin G plays an important role in eliminating intracellular pathogens... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cathepsin_G | |
2a8853a35ec88ff06e1a8f37f2ac6f67b9dd4899 | wikidoc | Cathepsin K | Cathepsin K
Cathepsin K, abbreviated CTSK, is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the CTSK gene.
# Function
The protein encoded by this gene is a lysosomal cysteine protease involved in bone remodeling and resorption. This protein, which is a member of the peptidase C1 protein family, is expressed predominantly in... | Cathepsin K
Cathepsin K, abbreviated CTSK, is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the CTSK gene.[1][2]
# Function
The protein encoded by this gene is a lysosomal cysteine protease involved in bone remodeling and resorption. This protein, which is a member of the peptidase C1 protein family, is expressed predomina... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cathepsin_K | |
17b42a4d530546ee98e7679429081eb2e2e0c216 | wikidoc | Cathepsin S | Cathepsin S
Cathepsin S is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CTSS gene. Transcript variants utilizing alternative polyadenylation signals exist for this gene.
Cathepsin S is a member of the peptidase C1 family and is a lysosomal cysteine protease that may participate in the degradation of antigenic proteins to... | Cathepsin S
Cathepsin S is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CTSS gene.[1] Transcript variants utilizing alternative polyadenylation signals exist for this gene.[1]
Cathepsin S is a member of the peptidase C1 family and is a lysosomal cysteine protease that may participate in the degradation of antigenic prot... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cathepsin_S | |
6ac1950f05d7c2b74acd017f88162fe297a40263 | wikidoc | Cathepsin Z | Cathepsin Z
Cathepsin Z, also called cathepsin X or cathepsin P, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CTSZ gene.
It is a member of the cysteine cathepsin protease family, which has 11 members. As one of the 11 cathepsins, cathepsin Z contains distinctive features from others. Cathepsin Z has been reported inv... | Cathepsin Z
Cathepsin Z, also called cathepsin X or cathepsin P, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CTSZ gene.[1][2]
It is a member of the cysteine cathepsin protease family, which has 11 members.[3] As one of the 11 cathepsins, cathepsin Z contains distinctive features from others. Cathepsin Z has been re... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cathepsin_Z | |
31485ae06e3b837f679cacf194c4863f4a2976ae | wikidoc | Catumaxomab | Catumaxomab
# Overview
Catumaxomab (trade name Removab) is a rat-mouse hybrid monoclonal antibody which is used to treat malignant ascites, a condition occurring in patients with metastasizing cancer. It binds to antigens CD3 and EpCAM. It is in clinical trials in the United States currently and is used in Europe. It ... | Catumaxomab
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Catumaxomab[1] (trade name Removab) is a rat-mouse hybrid monoclonal antibody which is used to treat malignant ascites, a condition occurring in patients with metastasizing cancer. It binds to antigens CD3 and EpCAM. It is in clinical trials in... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Catumaxomab | |
f504afb50b8dca020441b8963e649d36738632ae | wikidoc | Cefamandole | Cefamandole
Synonyms and keywords: Cephamandole
# Overview
Cefamandole is a second-generation broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic. The clinically used form of cefamandole is the formate ester cefamandole nafate, a prodrug which is administered parenterally.
Cefamandole is no longer available in the United States.
... | Cefamandole
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Cephamandole
# Overview
Cefamandole is a second-generation broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic. The clinically used form of cefamandole is the formate ester cefamandole nafate, a prodrug which is administered parenterally.
Cefam... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefamandole | |
64bae50f4a1d63a45f765afaa195cb9350e92c9f | wikidoc | Cefmetazole | Cefmetazole
# Overview
Cefmetazole is a cephamycin antibiotic, usually grouped with the second-generation cephalosporins.
# Adverse effects
The chemical structure of cefmetazole, like that of several other cephalosporins, contains an N-methylthiotetrazole (NMTT or 1-MTT) side chain. As the antibiotic is broken down i... | Cefmetazole
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Cefmetazole is a cephamycin antibiotic, usually grouped with the second-generation cephalosporins.
# Adverse effects
The chemical structure of cefmetazole, like that of several other cephalosporins, contains an N-methylthiotetrazole (NMTT or 1... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefmetazole | |
bc15252a28e3858ae26305b5bdfeecfe78cc0498 | wikidoc | Cefpodoxime | Cefpodoxime
Headache
- Acute otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (excluding penicillin-resistant strains), Streptococcus pyogenes, Haemophilus influenzae (including beta-lactamase-producing strains), or Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis (including beta-lactamase-producing strains).
- Pharyngitis and/or to... | Cefpodoxime
Headache
- Acute otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (excluding penicillin-resistant strains), Streptococcus pyogenes, Haemophilus influenzae (including beta-lactamase-producing strains), or Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis (including beta-lactamase-producing strains).
- Pharyngitis and/or ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefpodoxime | |
20317270c35c47ae58c52ae891e814f3b79202c6 | wikidoc | Ceftazidime | Ceftazidime
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# Disclaimer
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073fc464bdf752a5b01b4107caea0d9e91237c8b | wikidoc | Ceftizoxime | Ceftizoxime
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3fc67d72bfa7756ccdcd4a626fcbe58e2b03dd38 | wikidoc | Ceftriaxone | Ceftriaxone
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# Disclaimer
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0e7966fe5ecc9a91fb40677ee99ec7630750f769 | wikidoc | Cell growth | Cell growth
The term cell growth is used in two different ways in biology.
When used in the context of reproduction of living cells the phrase "cell growth" is shorthand for the idea of "growth in cell populations by means of cell reproduction." During cell reproduction one cell (the "mother" cell) divides to produce t... | Cell growth
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
The term cell growth is used in two different ways in biology.
When used in the context of reproduction of living cells the phrase "cell growth" is shorthand for the idea of "growth in cell populations by means of cell reproduction." During cell reproducti... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cell_growth | |
2200e05c50ca4591640051df49f4fd14efdfdd23 | wikidoc | Cell theory | Cell theory
Cell theory refers to the idea that cells are the basic unit of structure in all living things. Development of this theory during the Mid 1600s was made possible by advances in microscopy. This theory is one of the foundations of biology. The theory says that new cells are formed from other existing cells a... | Cell theory
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Cell theory refers to the idea that cells are the basic unit of structure in all living things. Development of this theory during the Mid 1600s was made possible by advances in microscopy. This theory is one of the foundations of biology. The theory says t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cell_theory | |
72e3e49a9cac79e2a9973a016dd0f5d0c6b3baa4 | wikidoc | Spinal cord | Spinal cord
# Overview
The spinal cord is a thin, tubular bundle of nerves that is an extension of the central nervous system from the brain and is enclosed in and protected by the bony vertebral column. The main function of the spinal cord is transmission of neural inputs between the periphery and the brain.
# Struc... | Spinal cord
Editor-in-Chief: Muqtadeer Aziz Ansari, M.B.B.S.
# Overview
The spinal cord is a thin, tubular bundle of nerves that is an extension of the central nervous system from the brain and is enclosed in and protected by the bony vertebral column. The main function of the spinal cord is transmission of neural in... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cervical_segments | |
5eedc675b8abeb4d071f755a6cd5b38416d0b815 | wikidoc | Spondylosis | Spondylosis
# Overview
Spondylosis is spinal degeneration and deformity of the joint(s) of two or more vertebrae that commonly occurs with aging. Often there is herniation of the nucleus pulposus of one or more intervertebral discs and/or formation of osteophytes.
When the space between two adjacent vertebrae narrows,... | Spondylosis
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# Overview
Spondylosis is spinal degeneration and deformity of the joint(s) of two or more vertebrae that commonly occurs with aging. Often ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cervical_spondylosis | |
fc3cb1396c2d32c7f934db5b84308d52af3a3f60 | wikidoc | Ion channel | Ion channel
# Overview
Ion channels are pore-forming proteins that help to establish and control the small voltage gradient across the plasma membrane of all living cells (see cell potential) by allowing the flow of ions down their electrochemical gradient. They are present in the membranes that surround all biologica... | Ion channel
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Ion channels are pore-forming proteins that help to establish and control the small voltage gradient across the plasma membrane of all living cells (see cell potential) by allowing the flow of ions down their electrochemical gradient. They are ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Channel_blocker | |
49e6a3cafd388b0ad79992de451a74d993efe7e8 | wikidoc | Chemophobia | Chemophobia
# Overview
Chemophobia literally means "fear of chemicals" and may be used in various ways. It is most often used to describe the assumption that 'chemicals' are bad and that 'natural' things are good.
# Definition
The most usual use of the term 'chemophobia' is analogous to 'homophobia' - a prejudice aga... | Chemophobia
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]
# Overview
Chemophobia literally means "fear of chemicals" and may be used in various ways. It is most often used to describe the assumption that 'chemicals' are bad and that 'natural' things are good.
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The most usual use o... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chemophobia | |
83fbe0f7a9473f2fbbc9b725a9098d35d72b380b | wikidoc | Chemosensor | Chemosensor
A chemosensor, also known as chemoreceptor, is a cell or group of cells that transduce a chemical signal into an action potential. Or, more generally, a chemosensor detects certain chemical stimuli in the environment.
# Classes
There are two main classes of the chemosensor: direct and distance.
- Examples... | Chemosensor
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
A chemosensor, also known as chemoreceptor, is a cell or group of cells that transduce a chemical signal into an action potential. Or, more generally, a chemosensor detects certain chemical stimuli in the environment.
# Classes
There are two main classes... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chemoreception | |
506763a6e6f741c6eb17ce05f83f3a06403c9533 | wikidoc | Chenopodium | Chenopodium
# Overview
Chenopodium is a genus of about 150 species of perennial or annual herbaceous flowering plants known as the goosefoots, which occur almost anywhere in the world. It is placed in the family Amaranthaceae in the APG II system; older classifications separate it and its relatives as Chenopodiaceae, ... | Chenopodium
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Chenopodium is a genus of about 150[verification needed] species of perennial or annual herbaceous flowering plants known as the goosefoots, which occur almost anywhere in the world. It is placed in the family Amaranthaceae in the APG II system... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chenopodium | |
d08e0926dd48e4effd515d90dd3098e67fe32d94 | wikidoc | Pulmonology | Pulmonology
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a65b5576beb309e239ff9287cd6fff63f347b946 | wikidoc | Mastication | Mastication
Mastication or chewing is the process by which food is mashed and crushed by teeth. It is the first step of digestion and it increases the surface area of foods to allow more efficient break down by enzymes. During the mastication process, the food is positioned between the teeth for grinding by the cheek a... | Mastication
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Mastication or chewing is the process by which food is mashed and crushed by teeth. It is the first step of digestion and it increases the surface area of foods to allow more efficient break down by enzymes. During the mastication process, the food is positioned between the teeth for gri... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chew | |
09418d7420bf1cb93775f2bfa8e04bb3ab11d5a3 | wikidoc | Tzanck test | Tzanck test
Synonyms and keywords: Tzanck smear, Chickenpox skin test, herpes skin test
# Overview
In dermatopathology, the Tzanck test, also Tzanck smear, is scraping of an ulcer base to look for Tzanck cells. It is sometimes also called the Chickenpox skin test and the herpes skin test. The test is named after Arna... | Tzanck test
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Synonyms and keywords: Tzanck smear, Chickenpox skin test, herpes skin test
# Overview
In dermatopathology, the Tzanck test, also Tzanck smear, is scraping of an ulcer base to look for Tzanck ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chickenpox_skin_test | |
5da77151cc1c08115babc84f0b4ca09ef5da2a03 | wikidoc | Chigoe flea | Chigoe flea
The chigoe flea (Tunga penetrans) is a parasitic arthropod found in tropical climates, especially South America and the West Indies. At 1 mm long, the chigoe flea is the smallest known flea. Breeding female chigoes burrow into exposed skin and lay eggs, causing intense irritation. After this point, the skin... | Chigoe flea
The chigoe flea (Tunga penetrans) is a parasitic arthropod found in tropical climates, especially South America and the West Indies. At 1 mm long, the chigoe flea is the smallest known flea. Breeding female chigoes burrow into exposed skin and lay eggs, causing intense irritation. After this point, the ski... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chigoe_flea | |
0e4c6d05d1ac8817a4fd991ce4417aaad119633e | wikidoc | Rodenticide | Rodenticide
Rodenticides are a category of pest control chemicals intended to kill rodents.
Single feed baits are chemicals sufficiently dangerous that the first dose is sufficient to kill.
Rodents are difficult to kill with poisons because their feeding habits reflect their place as scavengers. They will eat a small ... | Rodenticide
Rodenticides are a category of pest control chemicals intended to kill rodents.
Single feed baits are chemicals sufficiently dangerous that the first dose is sufficient to kill.
Rodents are difficult to kill with poisons because their feeding habits reflect their place as scavengers. They will eat a small... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chlorophacinone_rodenticide_poisoning | |
c331e7987cb2bc5883dae381d7700af91fd7b40f | wikidoc | Chlorophyll | Chlorophyll
# Overview
Chlorophyll (also chlorophyl) is a term used for several closely related green pigments found in cyanobacteria and the chloroplasts of algae and plants. Its name is derived from the Greek words χλωρός, chloros ("green") and φύλλον, phyllon ("leaf"). Chlorophyll is an extremely important biomole... | Chlorophyll
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Chlorophyll (also chlorophyl) is a term used for several closely related green pigments found in cyanobacteria and the chloroplasts of algae and plants.[2] Its name is derived from the Greek words χλωρός, chloros ("green") and φύλλον, phyllon ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chlorophyll | |
34cedef47deffa63f7436be3f31a4cc15ecf52ed | wikidoc | Chloroplast | Chloroplast
# Overview
Chloroplasts are organelles found in plant cells and eukaryotic algae that conduct photosynthesis. Chloroplasts absorb light and use it in conjunction with water and carbon dioxide to produce sugars, the raw material for energy and biomass production in all green plants and the animals that depe... | Chloroplast
# Overview
Chloroplasts are organelles found in plant cells and eukaryotic algae that conduct photosynthesis. Chloroplasts absorb light and use it in conjunction with water and carbon dioxide to produce sugars, the raw material for energy and biomass production in all green plants and the animals that depe... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chloroplast | |
69f2a8958ff45f3d5f4cf5c3824dfed2c591741e | wikidoc | Chloroprene | Chloroprene
# Overview
Chloroprene is the common name for the organic compound 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene, which has the chemical formula C4H5Cl. The chemical structure is shown at right. It is used as monomer for the production of the polymer polychloroprene, a type of synthetic rubber. Polychloroprene is better known... | Chloroprene
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# Overview
Chloroprene is the common name for the organic compound 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene, which has the chemical formula C4H5Cl. The chemical structure is shown at right. It is used as monomer for the production of the polymer polychloroprene, a type of synthetic rubber. Polychlor... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chloroprene | |
7e0c77db0dfda49b281fb6ce25781ac6d7782850 | wikidoc | Chlorotoxin | Chlorotoxin
# Overview
Chlorotoxin is a 36-amino acid peptide found in the venom of the deathstalker scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus). A synthetically modified version, 131I-chlorotoxin or TM-601, is under investigation for the treatment of gliomas, because it specifically binds to glial tumor cells, but not normal ... | Chlorotoxin
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Chlorotoxin is a 36-amino acid peptide found in the venom of the deathstalker scorpion (Leiurus quinquestriatus). A synthetically modified version, 131I-chlorotoxin or TM-601, is under investigation for the treatment of gliomas, because it spec... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chlorotoxin | |
62ef813e7241b39a524a1d3c45ca5acfb6a66b15 | wikidoc | Chokecherry | Chokecherry
The Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) is a species of bird cherry (Prunus subgenus Padus) native to North America, where it is found almost throughout the continent except for the deep south and the far north. It is a suckering shrub or small tree growing to 5 m tall. The leaves are oval, 3-10 cm long, with a... | Chokecherry
The Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) is a species of bird cherry (Prunus subgenus Padus) native to North America, where it is found almost throughout the continent except for the deep south and the far north. It is a suckering shrub or small tree growing to 5 m tall. The leaves are oval, 3-10 cm long, with ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chokecherry | |
80bdba792e6f049fe2498b946ce0f999c018ecc8 | wikidoc | Cholesterol | Cholesterol
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# Overview
Cholesterol is a sterol (a combination steroid and alcohol). Cholesterol is a lipid found in the cell membranes of al... | Cholesterol
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# Overview
Cholesterol is a sterol (a combination steroi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cholesterine | |
d391dd5b821b741d3f43f975b14144044cefee3a | wikidoc | Cholic acid | Cholic acid
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# Disclaimer
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fce9c31d99de700bb967f09d3f0d7f2a08c4aac6 | wikidoc | Cholinergic | Cholinergic
# Overview
A synapse is cholinergic if it uses acetylcholine as its neurotransmitter.
Cholinergic means "related to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine," and is typically used in a neurological perspective. The parasympathetic nervous system is entirely cholinergic. Neuromuscular junctions, preganglionic n... | Cholinergic
# Overview
A synapse is cholinergic if it uses acetylcholine as its neurotransmitter.
Cholinergic means "related to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine," and is typically used in a neurological perspective. The parasympathetic nervous system is entirely cholinergic. Neuromuscular junctions, preganglionic n... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cholinergic | |
5d5c638d5001213575dd0b75361b7da3fc1dd68c | wikidoc | Chromogenic | Chromogenic
Chromogenic refers to color photographic processes in which a traditional silver image is first formed, and then later replaced with a colored dye image.
Chromogenic film or paper contains one or many layers of silver halide emulsion, along with dye couplers which are capable of forming visible dyes in comb... | Chromogenic
Chromogenic refers to color photographic processes in which a traditional silver image is first formed, and then later replaced with a colored dye image.
Chromogenic film or paper contains one or many layers of silver halide emulsion, along with dye couplers which are capable of forming visible dyes in com... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chromogenic | |
034f17f69c12cf52d62efafc9d15473f19e7bbb0 | wikidoc | Chromophobe | Chromophobe
The term chromophobe refers to histological structures which do not take up colored dye readily, and thus appear more relatively pale under the microscope -- hence their "fear" ("phobia") of "color" ("chrome").
# Pituitary
The term is most commonly associated with the anterior pituitary, where approximatel... | Chromophobe
The term chromophobe refers to histological structures which do not take up colored dye readily, and thus appear more relatively pale under the microscope -- hence their "fear" ("phobia") of "color" ("chrome").
# Pituitary
The term is most commonly associated with the anterior pituitary, where approximate... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chromophobe | |
dfd36c8d9c6d6c6fda26d073af9ff6fb555bee6a | wikidoc | Chylothorax | Chylothorax
Synonyms and keywords: Chylothorax
# Overview
Chylothorax, a type of pleural effusion is the accumulation of chyle in the pleural cavity secondary to destruction or obstruction of the thoracic duct or its tributaries. Depending on the etiology, chylothorax could be exudative ( tuberculosis) or transudativ... | Chylothorax
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor: Joanna Ekabua, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Chylothorax
# Overview
Chylothorax, a type of pleural effusion is the accumulation of chyle in the pleural cavity secondary to destruction or obstruction of the thoracic duct or its tributar... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chylothorax | |
074efbc062a7d7997fef1fcbd842ebb0fac3bc7e | wikidoc | Chymopapain | Chymopapain
# Overview
Chymopapain (EC 3.4.22.6, chymopapain A, chymopapain B, chymopapain S, brand name Chymodiactin) is a proteolytic enzyme isolated from the latex of papaya (Carica papaya). It is a medication used to treat herniated lower lumbar discs in the spine. Chymopapain injections are normally given under ... | Chymopapain
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Chymopapain (EC 3.4.22.6, chymopapain A, chymopapain B, chymopapain S, brand name Chymodiactin) is a proteolytic enzyme isolated from the latex of papaya (Carica papaya). It is a medication used to treat herniated lower lumbar discs in the spi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chymopapain | |
8e2f2532f770b49e823fb24133501e63aa67ce4e | wikidoc | Cilansetron | Cilansetron
# Overview
Cilansetron is a drug that is a 5HT-3 antagonist currently under trial phase in the EU and US it is manufactured by Solvay Pharmaceuticals INC.
5HT-3 receptors are responsible for causing many things from nausea to excess bowel movements. It is thought in conditions like irritable bowel syndrome... | Cilansetron
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Cilansetron is a drug that is a 5HT-3 antagonist currently under trial phase in the EU and US it is manufactured by Solvay Pharmaceuticals INC.
5HT-3 receptors are responsible for causing many things from nausea to excess bowel movements. It is... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cilansetron | |
310944b0cf221026670e48dc9713d633ffa2b02e | wikidoc | Cilnidipine | Cilnidipine
# Overview
Cilnidipine (INN) is a calcium channel blocker.
Clinidipine is the novel calcium antagonist accompanied with L-type and N-type calcium channel blocking function. It was jointly developed by Fuji Viscera Pharmaceutical Company, Japan and Ajinomoto, Japan and approved to come into market for th... | Cilnidipine
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Cilnidipine (INN) is a calcium channel blocker.
Clinidipine is the novel calcium antagonist accompanied with L-type and N-type calcium channel blocking function. It was jointly developed by Fuji Viscera Pharmaceutical Company, Japan and Ajin... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cilnidipine | |
2286d3a9e08ea844e925ab14b953c21ff02aff32 | wikidoc | Cinnarizine | Cinnarizine
# Overview
Cinnarizine (trade names Stugeron, Stunarone, R5) is a drug derivative of piperazine, and characterized as an antihistamine and a calcium channel blocker, it is also known to promote cerebral blood flow, and so is used to treat cerebral apoplexy, post-trauma cerebral symptoms, and cerebral arter... | Cinnarizine
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Cinnarizine (trade names Stugeron, Stunarone, R5) is a drug derivative of piperazine, and characterized as an antihistamine and a calcium channel blocker,[1] it is also known to promote cerebral blood flow, and so is used to treat cerebral apop... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cinnarizine | |
848928d60a13f059bc423f718cc50be085017395 | wikidoc | Cinolazepam | Cinolazepam
# Overview
Cinolazepam (marketed under the brand name Gerodorm) is a drug which is a benzodiazepine derivative. It possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties.
Due to its strong sedative properties, it is primarily used as an hypnotic.
Cinolazepam is not approved ... | Cinolazepam
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Cinolazepam[1] (marketed under the brand name Gerodorm)[2] is a drug which is a benzodiazepine derivative. It possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties.
Due to its strong sedative properties, it is p... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cinolazepam | |
01d21f1e62cbb2a38b78b21f38d5731fc5a54364 | wikidoc | Citric acid | Citric acid
Citric acid is a weak organic acid found in citrus fruits. It is a natural preservative and is also used to add an acidic (sour) taste to foods and soft drinks. In biochemistry, it is important as an intermediate in the citric acid cycle and therefore occurs in the metabolism of almost all living things. It... | Citric acid
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Citric acid is a weak organic acid found in citrus fruits. It is a natural preservative and is also used to add an acidic (sour) taste to foods and soft drinks. In biochemistry, it is important as an intermediate in the citric acid cycle and therefore occurs in the metabolism of almost... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Citric_Acid | |
0e750fe495dcd9d46442d54896020d12511fad44 | wikidoc | Citrobacter | Citrobacter
# Overview
Citrobacter is a genus of Gram-negative coliform bacteria in the Enterobacteriaceae family. They are rarely the source of illnesses, except for infections of the urinary tract and infant meningitis and sepsis.
# Organism
- Citrobacter is a genus of gram-negative Coliform bacteria in the Enterob... | Citrobacter
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Citrobacter is a genus of Gram-negative coliform bacteria in the Enterobacteriaceae family. They are rarely the source of illnesses, except for infections of the urinary tract and infant meningitis and sepsis.[1][2]
# Organism
- Citrobacter is... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Citrobacter | |
0ed06a9caca4d969da98bfb17675a6953a482600 | wikidoc | Citronellal | Citronellal
Citronellal or rhodinal or 3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-al (C10H18O) is a monoterpenoid, the main component in the mixture of terpenoid chemical compounds that give citronella oil its distinctive lemon scent.
Citronellal is a major isolate in distilled oils from the plants Cymbopogon, lemon-scented gum, and lemo... | Citronellal
Citronellal or rhodinal or 3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-al (C10H18O) is a monoterpenoid, the main component in the mixture of terpenoid chemical compounds that give citronella oil its distinctive lemon scent.
Citronellal is a major isolate in distilled oils from the plants Cymbopogon, lemon-scented gum, and lem... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Citronellal | |
d7e4df4da038996628b5ff9f28100f1f85ef7724 | wikidoc | Citronellol | Citronellol
Citronellol, or dihydrogeraniol, is a natural acyclic monoterpenoid. Both enantiomers occur in nature. (+)-Citronellol, which is found citronella oils, including Cymbopogon nardus (50%), is the more common isomer. (−)-Citronellol is found in the oils of rose (18-55%) and geranium.
Citronellol is used in ... | Citronellol
Citronellol, or dihydrogeraniol, is a natural acyclic monoterpenoid. Both enantiomers occur in nature. (+)-Citronellol, which is found citronella oils, including Cymbopogon nardus (50%), is the more common isomer. (−)-Citronellol is found in the oils of rose (18-55%) and geranium.[1]
Citronellol is used... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Citronellol | |
4faae969fa760d4f015ec164061c197d44567fb7 | wikidoc | Diaphoresis | Diaphoresis
Synonyms and keywords: Cold sweat, clammy
# Overview
Diaphoresis is excessive sweating commonly associated with shock and other medical emergency conditions. It is distinguished from hyperhidrosis by the "clammy" or "cold state" state of the patient.
# Classification of Sweating
There are four types of sw... | Diaphoresis
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Synonyms and keywords: Cold sweat, clammy
# Overview
Diaphoresis is excessive sweating commonly associated with shock and other medical emergency conditions. It is distinguished... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Clammy_sweat | |
7cc047f49e522b8190ad59448eb9795fdf02f3b2 | wikidoc | MHC class I | MHC class I
# Overview
There are two primary classes of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules, class I and II. MHC class I molecules are found on almost every nucleated cell of the body. Because MHC class I molecules present peptides derived from cytosolic proteins, the pathway of MHC class I presentation ... | MHC class I
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
There are two primary classes of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules, class I and II. MHC class I molecules are found on almost every nucleated cell of the body. Because MHC class I molecules present peptides derived from cytosoli... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Class_I_MHC | |
d648e5671d24c7c746a038cbfff300f1c73dfef9 | wikidoc | Clenbuterol | Clenbuterol
Clenbuterol is a drug prescribed to sufferers of breathing disorders as a decongestant and bronchodilator. People with chronic breathing disorders like asthma use this as a bronchodilator to make breathing easier. It is most commonly available in salt form as Clenbuterol hydrochloride. Clenbuterol is often... | Clenbuterol
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Clenbuterol is a drug prescribed to sufferers of breathing disorders as a decongestant and bronchodilator. People with chronic breathing disorders like asthma use this as a bronchodilator to make breathing easier. It is most commonly available in salt form... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Clenbuterol | |
d891cf8110890347225da665960d1f0822882b81 | wikidoc | Clevidipine | Clevidipine
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f489d6f6842345777371950abfee9636465dd41b | wikidoc | Clobenzorex | Clobenzorex
# Overview
Clobenzorex (also known under the brand names Asenlix, Finedal, or Rexigen; or the US slang "greenies") is a stimulant drug used as an anorectic (that is, a medication that suppresses appetite). The drug is legally distributed in Mexico under the trade name Asenlix by the Aventis pharmaceutical... | Clobenzorex
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Clobenzorex (also known under the brand names Asenlix, Finedal, or Rexigen; or the US slang "greenies") is a stimulant drug used as an anorectic (that is, a medication that suppresses appetite). The drug is legally distributed in Mexico under ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Clobenzorex | |
063c873df5b676c8074a8ca99db2f42fc7ac6e79 | wikidoc | Clobetasone | Clobetasone
# Overview
Clobetasone (INN) is a corticosteroid used in dermatology, for treating such skin inflammation as seen in eczema, psoriasis and other forms of dermatitis, and ophthalmology. Topical clobetasone butyrate has shown minimal suppression of the Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.
It is available as... | Clobetasone
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Clobetasone (INN) is a corticosteroid used in dermatology, for treating such skin inflammation as seen in eczema, psoriasis and other forms of dermatitis, and ophthalmology. Topical clobetasone butyrate has shown minimal suppression of the Hyp... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Clobetasone | |
338e88c6d2189e707337e5dd99d66385da95ebff | wikidoc | Clofarabine | Clofarabine
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# Disclaimer
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0bcc32d007913809e1281b8ee10ffddbbfd2883d | wikidoc | Clofazimine | Clofazimine
# Overview
Clofazimine is a fat-soluble riminophenazine dye used in combination with rifampicin and dapsone as multidrug therapy (MDT) for the treatment of leprosy. It has been used investigationally in combination with other antimycobacterial drugs to treat Mycobacterium avium infections in AIDS patients.... | Clofazimine
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Clofazimine is a fat-soluble riminophenazine dye used in combination with rifampicin and dapsone as multidrug therapy (MDT) for the treatment of leprosy. It has been used investigationally in combination with other antimycobacterial drugs to tr... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Clofazimine | |
d32b78454b393a2d29f6d06bc2be9422f82ce513 | wikidoc | Clofenotane | Clofenotane
# Overview
DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is a colorless, crystalline, tasteless and almost odorless organochloride known for its insecticidal properties. DDT has been formulated in almost every conceivable form, including solutions in xylene or petroleum distillates, emulsifiable concentrates, wate... | Clofenotane
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is a colorless, crystalline, tasteless and almost odorless organochloride known for its insecticidal properties. DDT has been formulated in almost every conceivable form, including solu... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Clofenotane | |
6101c138e3d326cbf6b68c4ffde078d7110b851f | wikidoc | Clopidogrel | Clopidogrel
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# Disclaimer
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6ce0eefeebd43bd50e4572179dccfea926c9d831 | wikidoc | Clostridium | Clostridium
# Overview
Clostridium is a large genus of Gram-positive bacteria, belonging to the Firmicutes. They are obligate anaerobes capable of producing endospores. Individual cells are rod-shaped, which gives them their name, from the Greek kloster or spindle. These characteristics traditionally defined the genu... | Clostridium
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Clostridium is a large genus of Gram-positive bacteria, belonging to the Firmicutes. They are obligate anaerobes capable of producing endospores.[1] Individual cells are rod-shaped, which gives them their nam... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Clostridium | |
36ad7021cad2c456ba6a28ab771ee8964c634c2d | wikidoc | Clotiazepam | Clotiazepam
# Overview
Clotiazepam (marketed under brand name Clozan, Distensan, Trecalmo, Rize, Rizen and Veratran) is a thienodiazepine drug which is a benzodiazepine analog. The clotiazepam molecule differs from most other benzodiazepines in that the benzene ring has been replaced by a thiophene ring. It possesses ... | Clotiazepam
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Clotiazepam[1] (marketed under brand name Clozan, Distensan, Trecalmo, Rize, Rizen and Veratran) is a thienodiazepine drug which is a benzodiazepine analog. The clotiazepam molecule differs from most other benzodiazepines in that the benzene ri... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Clotiazepam | |
932c9f7e59fae280305ff8c0e96f2b2345144fe7 | wikidoc | Cloxacillin | Cloxacillin
Cloxacillin is an antibiotic useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. It is semisynthetic and in the same class as penicillin.
Cloxacillin is used against staphylococci that produce beta-lactamase, due to its large R chain, which does not allow the beta-lactamases to bind. This drug has... | Cloxacillin
Cloxacillin is an antibiotic useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. It is semisynthetic and in the same class as penicillin.
Cloxacillin is used against staphylococci that produce beta-lactamase, due to its large R chain, which does not allow the beta-lactamases to bind. This drug ha... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cloxacillin | |
cbc887cd51c3b00e2759fcded2009e3db097e35f | wikidoc | Co-dydramol | Co-dydramol
Co-dydramol (BAN) is a non-proprietary name used to denote a combination of dihydrocodeine tartrate and paracetamol. Co-dydramol tablets are used for the relief of moderate pain. Co-dydramol is in fact part of a series of combination drugs available in the UK and other countries including Co-codaprin (aspi... | Co-dydramol
Co-dydramol (BAN) is a non-proprietary name used to denote a combination of dihydrocodeine tartrate and paracetamol. Co-dydramol tablets are used for the relief of moderate pain. Co-dydramol is in fact part of a series of combination drugs available in the UK and other countries including Co-codaprin (asp... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Co-dydramol | |
230628f38ada28b3b8398d355bd43461510dd347 | wikidoc | Co-sleeping | Co-sleeping
Co-sleeping, also called the family bed, is a practice in which babies and young children sleep with one or both parents. It is standard practice in many parts of the world outside of North America, Europe and Australia, although sometimes children may crawl into bed with their parents. One 2006 study of ... | Co-sleeping
Co-sleeping, also called the family bed, is a practice in which babies and young children sleep with one or both parents. It is standard practice in many parts of the world outside of North America, Europe and Australia, although sometimes children may crawl into bed with their parents. One 2006 study of... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Co-sleeping | |
a0e764a6ce450d6095c20e8ce099797437c5a9fd | wikidoc | Co-tenidone | Co-tenidone
Co-tenidone (BAN) is a non-proprietary name used to denote a combination of atenolol and chlortalidone. Co-tenidone is used in the treatment of hypertension. The use of β-blockers in hypertension was downgraded in June 2006 in the United Kingdom to fourth-line as they perform less well than other drugs, and... | Co-tenidone
Co-tenidone (BAN) is a non-proprietary name used to denote a combination of atenolol and chlortalidone. Co-tenidone is used in the treatment of hypertension. The use of β-blockers in hypertension was downgraded in June 2006 in the United Kingdom to fourth-line as they perform less well than other drugs, an... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Co-tenidone | |
e00f784466833b4a0eff7e0b5acb83f62613a79d | wikidoc | Factor XIII | Factor XIII
Factor XIII or fibrin stabilizing factor is an enzyme (EC 2.3.2.13) of the blood coagulation system that crosslinks fibrin. Deficiency of this factor (FXIIID) affects clot stability. FXIIID, while generally rare, does occur, with Iran having the highest global incidence of the disorder with 473 cases. The c... | Factor XIII
Factor XIII or fibrin stabilizing factor is an enzyme (EC 2.3.2.13) of the blood coagulation system that crosslinks fibrin. Deficiency of this factor (FXIIID) affects clot stability. FXIIID, while generally rare, does occur, with Iran having the highest global incidence of the disorder with 473 cases. The ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Coagulation_factor_XIII | |
1c7b5896df242f2e8ba458fef4541895831d4f20 | wikidoc | Cobaltocene | Cobaltocene
# Overview
Cobaltocene, Co(C5H5)2, is known as bis(cyclopentadienyl)cobalt(II) or even "bis Cp cobalt." This dark purple compound is solid at room temperature that sublimes at 40 °C in a good vacuum, ca. 0.1 mm. Cobaltocene was discovered shortly after ferrocene, the first "metallocene." The compound mu... | Cobaltocene
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Cobaltocene, Co(C5H5)2, is known as bis(cyclopentadienyl)cobalt(II) or even "bis Cp cobalt." This dark purple compound is solid at room temperature that sublimes at 40 °C in a good vacuum, ca. 0.1 mm. Cobaltocene was discovered shortly after ferrocene, the first "metalloc... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cobaltocene | |
677d743b2ce44477d34d2a66db1acbc8076654f7 | wikidoc | Cobimetinib | Cobimetinib
# 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 d... | Cobimetinib
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Martin Nino [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 edu... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cobimetinib | |
7065af860861f4465698e00c3b24c83ff10ce02e | wikidoc | Coconut oil | Coconut oil
Coconut oil, also known as coconut butter, is a tropical oil with many applications. It is extracted from copra (derived from Malayalam word "kopra" which means dried coconut). Coconut oil constitutes seven percent of the total export income of the Philippines, the world's largest exporter of the product.
C... | Coconut oil
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Coconut oil, also known as coconut butter, is a tropical oil with many applications. It is extracted from copra (derived from Malayalam word "kopra" which means dried coconut). Coconut oil constitutes seven percent of the total export income of the Philippines, the world's largest exporter o... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Coconut_oil | |
aef4f59a7ab6536f85e61b659ab724e8a54da68a | wikidoc | Omphalocele | Omphalocele
# Overview
An omphalocele is a type of abdominal wall defect in which the intestines, liver, and occasionally other organs remain outside of the abdomen in a sac because of a defect in the development of the muscles of the abdominal wall.
# Causes
Some cases of omphalocele are believed to be due to an und... | Omphalocele
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
An omphalocele is a type of abdominal wall defect in which the intestines, liver, and occasionally other organs remain outside of the abdomen in a sac because of a defect in the development of the muscles of the abdominal wall.
# Causes
Some c... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Coelosomia | |
983dcd9bd01288d846224261a5e90f9b3f8d0856 | wikidoc | Coiled coil | Coiled coil
# Overview
A coiled coil is a structural motif in proteins, in which 2-7 alpha-helices are coiled together like the strands of a rope (Dimers and trimers are the most common types). Many coiled coil type proteins are involved in important biological functions such as the regulation of gene expression e.g. ... | Coiled coil
# Overview
A coiled coil is a structural motif in proteins, in which 2-7[1] alpha-helices are coiled together like the strands of a rope (Dimers and trimers are the most common types). Many coiled coil type proteins are involved in important biological functions such as the regulation of gene expression e.... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Coiled-coil | |
5d985d54d3d64b1357f3fdc6c622c2eb869b3107 | wikidoc | Colesevelam | Colesevelam
# Disclaimer
WikiDoc Drug Project is a constellation of drug information for healthcare providers and patients vigorously vetted on the basis of FDA package insert, MedlinePlus, Practice Guidelines, Scientific Statements, and scholarly medical literature. The information provided is not a medical advice o... | Colesevelam
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]
# Disclaimer
WikiDoc Drug Project is a constellation of drug information for healthcare providers and patients vigorously vetted on the basis of FDA package insert, MedlinePlus, Practice Guidelines, Scie... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Colesevelam | |
70ef641fbe09f6bc771dd9e97ecc2b3b2cc5cd82 | wikidoc | Coley Fluid | Coley Fluid
# Overview
Coley Fluid is a modern reformulation of a historical cancer therapy called Coley Vaccine developed by Dr. William B. Coley that was an effective treatment for many forms of cancer including advanced breast cancer.
The authors of a 1982 study concluded five year survival rates of historical Cole... | Coley Fluid
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Coley Fluid is a modern reformulation of a historical cancer therapy called Coley Vaccine developed by Dr. William B. Coley that was an effective treatment for many forms of cancer including advanced breast cancer.
The authors of a 1982 study c... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Coley_Fluid | |
5402f5db4df28377b58ca579035b278aa4a49346 | wikidoc | Collagenase | Collagenase
Collagenases are enzymes that break the peptide bonds in collagen. They assist in destroying extracellular structures in the pathogenesis of bacteria such as Clostridium. They are considered a virulence factor, facilitating the spread of gas gangrene. They normally target the connective tissue in muscle ... | Collagenase
Collagenases are enzymes that break the peptide bonds in collagen. They assist in destroying extracellular structures in the pathogenesis of bacteria such as Clostridium. They are considered a virulence factor, facilitating the spread of gas gangrene. They normally target the connective tissue in muscle... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Collagenase | |
452bf7f2a3db6084cb308b59b7901008a3f046d9 | wikidoc | Colonoscopy | Colonoscopy
# Overview
Colonoscopy is the endoscopic examination of the large colon and the distal part of the small bowel with a CCD camera or a fiber optic camera on a flexible tube passed through the anus. It may provide a visual diagnosis (e.g. ulceration, polyps) and grants the opportunity for biopsy or removal o... | Colonoscopy
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
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Colonoscopy is the endoscopic examination of the large colon and the distal part of the small bowel with a CCD camera or a fiber optic camera on a flexible tube passed through the anus. It may provide a visual dia... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Colonoscope | |
7a77bdba43eca8a71b1b15793f5fa461e6793e92 | wikidoc | Colorimetry | Colorimetry
Colorimetry or Colourimetry can refer to:
- the quantitative study of color perception. It is similar to spectrophotometry, but may be distinguished by its interest in reducing spectra to tristimulus values, from which the perception of color derives.
- the determination of the spectral absorbance of a solu... | Colorimetry
Colorimetry or Colourimetry can refer to:
- the quantitative study of color perception.[1] It is similar to spectrophotometry, but may be distinguished by its interest in reducing spectra to tristimulus values, from which the perception of color derives.
- the determination of the spectral absorbance of a ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Colorimetry | |
e9d39252957b1f03feac929dd194473be4561b35 | wikidoc | Comminution | Comminution
Comminution is one of the four main groups of mechanical processing and describes the movement of the particle size distribution (grains, drops, bubbles) into a range of finer particle sizes (The other groups are agglomeration, separation and mixing).
Comminution can be found in daily life in activities suc... | Comminution
Comminution is one of the four main groups of mechanical processing and describes the movement of the particle size distribution (grains, drops, bubbles) into a range of finer particle sizes (The other groups are agglomeration, separation and mixing).
Comminution can be found in daily life in activities su... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Comminution | |
5459441f8942f3eeddeb4becb4d363307730cbfe | wikidoc | Common bunt | Common bunt
Common bunt, also known as stinking smut and covered smut is a disease of both spring and winter wheats. It is caused by two very closely related fungi, Tilletia tritici (syn. T. caries) and T. laevis (syn. T. foetida).
# Symptoms
Plants with common bunt may be moderately stunted but infected plants canno... | Common bunt
Common bunt, also known as stinking smut and covered smut is a disease of both spring and winter wheats. It is caused by two very closely related fungi, Tilletia tritici (syn. T. caries) and T. laevis (syn. T. foetida).
## Symptoms
Plants with common bunt may be moderately stunted but infected plants can... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Common_bunt | |
e9b82bdb62538d481871142e482deb2c408c6907 | wikidoc | Common sage | Common sage
Common sage (Salvia officinalis) is a small evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region.
It is much cultivated as a kitchen and medicinal herb, and is also called Garden sage, Kitchen sage, and Dalmatian sage. In ... | Common sage
Common sage (Salvia officinalis) is a small evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region.
It is much cultivated as a kitchen and medicinal herb, and is also called Garden sage, Kitchen sage, and Dalmatian sage. In... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Common_sage | |
f515261dec7376c4d63fb95f69d8fe1f1aa2ee17 | wikidoc | Comorbidity | Comorbidity
# Background
In medicine and in psychiatry, comorbidity (literally "additional morbidity") is either
- The presence of one or more disorders (or diseases) in addition to a primary disease or disorder; or
- The effect of such additional disorders or diseases.
# Comorbidity in medicine
In medicine, comorbi... | Comorbidity
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Background
In medicine and in psychiatry, comorbidity (literally "additional morbidity") is either
- The presence of one or more disorders (or diseases) in addition to a primary disease or disorder; or
- The effect of such additional disorders or disea... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Comorbid | |
8318cb6c6e1076af1361802675d6c6ee36880fe3 | wikidoc | Nephrectomy | Nephrectomy
Steven C. Campbell, M.D., Ph.D.
# Overview
Nephrectomy is the surgical removal of a kidney.
# Indications
There are various indications for this procedure, such as renal cell carcinoma, a non-functioning kidney (which may cause high blood pressure) and a congenitally small kidney (in which the kidney is s... | Nephrectomy
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Steven C. Campbell, M.D., Ph.D.
# Overview
Nephrectomy is the surgical removal of a kidney.
# Indications
There are various indications for this procedure, such as renal cell carcinoma, a non-functioning kidney (which may cause high blood pressure) a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Complete_nephrectomy | |
b673087f256480fe2cfc62b10053e0a0520c78a8 | wikidoc | Cortexolone | Cortexolone
Cortexolone or cortodoxone or 11-deoxycortisol or 11-desoxycortisol or 11-deoxyhydrocortisone or 11-desoxyhydrocortisone or Reichstein's Substance S or, most commonly, Compound S, is a steroid that can be oxygenated to cortisol (hydrocortisone). It was first synthesized by Tadeusz Reichstein.
On April 5, 19... | Cortexolone
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Cortexolone or cortodoxone or 11-deoxycortisol or 11-desoxycortisol or 11-deoxyhydrocortisone or 11-desoxyhydrocortisone or Reichstein's Substance S or, most commonly, Compound S, is a steroid that can be oxygenated to cortisol (hydrocortisone). It was first synthesized by Tadeusz Reic... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Compound_S | |
e4996a3d3688f8c1f707a4cfba2c7b6af3a2a4c8 | wikidoc | Compounding | Compounding
Compounding pharmacy is the long-standing process of mixing drugs by a pharmacist or physician to fit the unique needs of a patient. For example, a patient allergic to the dyes used in a pill can obtain a doctor’s prescription for the necessary medicine to be compounded without the offending dye.
# History... | Compounding
Compounding pharmacy is the long-standing process of mixing drugs by a pharmacist or physician to fit the unique needs of a patient. For example, a patient allergic to the dyes used in a pill can obtain a doctor’s prescription for the necessary medicine to be compounded without the offending dye.
# Histor... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Compounding | |
6ddccbdd4e9b1223f3f0df32ffb6b5d9ec000aa9 | wikidoc | Growth cone | Growth cone
# Overview
A growth cone is a dynamic, actin-supported extension of a developing axon seeking its synaptic target. Their existence was originally proposed by Spanish histologist Santiago Ramón y Cajal based upon stationary images he observed under the microscope. Neuronal growth cones are situated on the v... | Growth cone
# Overview
A growth cone is a dynamic, actin-supported extension of a developing axon seeking its synaptic target. Their existence was originally proposed by Spanish histologist Santiago Ramón y Cajal based upon stationary images he observed under the microscope. Neuronal growth cones are situated on the v... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cone_of_origin | |
c66d68d834eec98cfef7d4f8c7b340b719decf46 | wikidoc | Confounding | Confounding
# Overview
A confounding variable (also confounding factor, lurking variable, a confound, or confounder) is an extraneous variable in a statistical model that correlates (positively or negatively) with both the dependent variable and the independent variable. The methodologies of scientific studies therefo... | Confounding
# Overview
A confounding variable (also confounding factor, lurking variable, a confound, or confounder) is an extraneous variable in a statistical model that correlates (positively or negatively) with both the dependent variable and the independent variable. The methodologies of scientific studies therefo... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Confounding | |
3aa647d1e0ac48b66a72edf3ab58cbeda3272e98 | wikidoc | Conjunctiva | Conjunctiva
The conjunctiva is a membrane that covers the sclera (white part of the eye) and lines the inside of the eyelids.
# Function
It helps lubricate the eye by producing mucus and tears, although a smaller volume of tears than the lacrimal gland.
It also contributes to immune surveillance and helps to prevent ... | Conjunctiva
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The conjunctiva is a membrane that covers the sclera (white part of the eye) and lines the inside of the eyelids.
# Function
It helps lubricate the eye by producing mucus and tears, although a smaller volume of tears than the lacr... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Conjuctiva | |
0415a95552fd9e7fc7387d569e3ff373b3bb2a06 | wikidoc | Contactin 4 | Contactin 4
Contactin-4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CNTN4 gene.
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily. It is a glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchored neuronal membrane protein that functions as a cell adhesion molecule. It may play a role in the formation ... | Contactin 4
Contactin-4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CNTN4 gene.[1][2][3]
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily. It is a glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchored neuronal membrane protein that functions as a cell adhesion molecule. It may play a role in the ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Contactin_4 | |
3147715c458e3a8b56309fb35afca31d325cba99 | wikidoc | Contrayerva | Contrayerva
In botany, the contrayerva, or contrajerva, is the root and scaly rhizome of various tropical American species of Dorstenia in the family Moraceae (D. contrayerva and D. braziliensis), a South American plant, the aromatic root of which is sometimes used in medicine as a gentle stimulant and tonic. It was pr... | Contrayerva
In botany, the contrayerva, or contrajerva, is the root and scaly rhizome of various tropical American species of Dorstenia in the family Moraceae (D. contrayerva and D. braziliensis[1]), a South American plant, the aromatic root of which is sometimes used in medicine as a gentle stimulant and tonic[2]. It... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Contrayerva | |
543bc3e16b57ba598e4decbe57cd5c0fb0fb2ee6 | wikidoc | Coprophagia | Coprophagia
# Overview
Coprophagia is the consumption of feces, from the Greek copros (feces) and phagein (eat). Many animal species have evolved to practice coprophagia; other
species do not normally consume feces but may do so under unusual conditions. Only in rare cases is it practiced by humans.
# Evolved copro... | Coprophagia
# Overview
Coprophagia is the consumption of feces, from the Greek copros (feces) and phagein (eat). Many animal species have evolved to practice coprophagia; other
species do not normally consume feces but may do so under unusual conditions. Only in rare cases is it practiced by humans.
# Evolved copro... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Coprophagia | |
457a510760d1c01681be6f58dee6f2a3d7705c91 | wikidoc | Cor bovinum | Cor bovinum
Cor bovinum refers to a massive hypertrophy of the left ventricle of the heart due to volume overload, usually in the context of syphilis infection.
# Pathophysiology
Due to Syphilitic aortitis (a complication of tertiary syphilis) the aortic valve ring becomes dilated. The free margins of ] no longer app... | Cor bovinum
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Cor bovinum refers to a massive hypertrophy of the left ventricle of the heart due to volume overload, usually in the context of syphilis infection.
# Pathophysiology
Due to Syphilitic aortitis (a complication of tertiary syphilis) the aortic valve ring b... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cor_bovinum | |
b90576ab7959db461c8bde3a8e84b8ed7b425c35 | wikidoc | Glans penis | Glans penis
The glans penis (or simply glans) is the sensitive tip of the penis. It is also commonly referred to as the "head" of the penis. Slang terms include "helmet" and "bell end". When the penis is flaccid it is wholly or partially covered by the foreskin, except in men who have been circumcised.
# Medical consi... | Glans penis
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The glans penis (or simply glans) is the sensitive tip of the penis. It is also commonly referred to as the "head" of the penis. Slang terms include "helmet" and "bell end". When the penis is flaccid it is wholly or partially covered by the foreskin, except in men who have been cir... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Coronal_sulcus | |
cc3025b3fb07846556fc5e61eefc1583d26678af | wikidoc | QT interval | QT interval
Synonyms and keywords: QT; QTc; corrected QT interval; corrected QT
# Overview
The QT interval is a measure of the time between the start of the Q wave and the end of the T wave in the heart's electrical cycle. The QT interval is a general measure of how long it takes for the heart to recharge or repolari... | QT interval
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: QT; QTc; corrected QT interval; corrected QT
# Overview
The QT interval is a measure of the time between the start of the Q wave and the end of the T wave in the heart's electrical cycle. The QT interval is a general measure of how... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Corrected_QT | |
d718d21e86b9a44a7e87e35b7661cd9e0f706914 | wikidoc | Correlation | Correlation
In probability theory and statistics, correlation, (often measured as a correlation coefficient), indicates the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two random variables. In general statistical usage, correlation or co-relation refers to the departure of two variables from independence. ... | Correlation
In probability theory and statistics, correlation, (often measured as a correlation coefficient), indicates the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two random variables. In general statistical usage, correlation or co-relation refers to the departure of two variables from independence.... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Correlate |
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