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Acetylene
Acetylene # Overview Acetylene (systematic name: ethyne) is a hydrocarbon belonging to the group of alkynes. It is considered to be the simplest of all alkynes as it consists of two hydrogen atoms and two carbon atoms. Acetylene is an unsaturated organic compound because its four atoms are triple bonded through a cova...
Acetylene Template:Chembox new # Overview Acetylene (systematic name: ethyne) is a hydrocarbon belonging to the group of alkynes. It is considered to be the simplest of all alkynes as it consists of two hydrogen atoms and two carbon atoms. Acetylene is an unsaturated organic compound because its four atoms are triple...
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Acid rain
Acid rain Acid rain is rain or any other form of precipitation that is unusually acidic. It has harmful effects on the environment and on structures. Acid rain is mostly caused by emissions due to human activity of sulfur and nitrogen compounds which react in the atmosphere to produce acids. In recent years, many gover...
Acid rain Template:Pollution Acid rain is rain or any other form of precipitation that is unusually acidic. It has harmful effects on the environment and on structures. Acid rain is mostly caused by emissions due to human activity of sulfur and nitrogen compounds which react in the atmosphere to produce acids. In rece...
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Acitretin
Acitretin # 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 dru...
Acitretin Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Gloria Picoy [2] # Disclaimer WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be an educ...
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Aconitase
Aconitase Aconitase (aconitate hydratase; EC 4.2.1.3) is an enzyme that catalyses the stereo-specific isomerization of citrate to isocitrate via cis-aconitate in the tricarboxylic acid cycle, a non-redox-active process. - Citric acid - Aconitic acid - Isocitric acid Isocitric acid # Structure Aconitase, displayed in t...
Aconitase Aconitase (aconitate hydratase; EC 4.2.1.3) is an enzyme that catalyses the stereo-specific isomerization of citrate to isocitrate via cis-aconitate in the tricarboxylic acid cycle, a non-redox-active process.[3][4][5] - Citric acid - Aconitic acid - Isocitric acid Isocitric acid # Structure Aconitase, ...
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Acoustics
Acoustics Acoustics is the interdisciplinary science that deals with the study of sound, ultrasound and infrasound (all mechanical waves in gases, liquids, and solids). A scientist who works in the field of acoustics is an acoustician. The application of acoustics in technology is called acoustical engineering. There i...
Acoustics Acoustics is the interdisciplinary science that deals with the study of sound, ultrasound and infrasound (all mechanical waves in gases, liquids, and solids). A scientist who works in the field of acoustics is an acoustician. The application of acoustics in technology is called acoustical engineering. There ...
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Acrodynia
Acrodynia Acrodynia is characterized by pink discoloration of the hands and feet, irritability, photophobia (sensitivity to light) and polyneuritis (inflamed nerves). It is caused by chronic exposure to mercury. The most common form of exposure in young children is ingesting mercury from a broken thermometer. The signs...
Acrodynia Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Acrodynia is characterized by pink discoloration of the hands and feet, irritability, photophobia (sensitivity to light) and polyneuritis (inflamed nerves). It is caused by chronic exposure to mercury. The most common form of exposure in young children is in...
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Actinides
Actinides The actinoid (according to IUPAC terminology) (previously actinide) series encompasses the 15 chemical elements that lie between actinium and lawrencium included on the periodic table, with atomic numbers 89 - 103. The actinoid series derives its name from the first element in the series, actinium, and ultim...
Actinides The actinoid (according to IUPAC terminology) (previously actinide) series encompasses the 15 chemical elements that lie between actinium and lawrencium included on the periodic table, with atomic numbers 89 - 103.[1] [2] The actinoid series derives its name from the first element in the series, actinium, an...
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Protein C
Protein C Protein C, also known as autoprothrombin IIA and blood coagulation factor XIV,:6822 is a zymogen, the activated form of which plays an important role in regulating anticoagulation, inflammation, cell death, and maintaining the permeability of blood vessel walls in humans and other animals. Activated protein C...
Protein C Protein C, also known as autoprothrombin IIA and blood coagulation factor XIV,[1]:6822[2] is a zymogen, the activated form of which plays an important role in regulating anticoagulation, inflammation, cell death, and maintaining the permeability of blood vessel walls in humans and other animals. Activated pr...
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Enteritis
Enteritis Please help WikiDoc by adding content here. It's easy! Click here to learn about editing. # Overview Enteritis is the inflammation of the small intestine (inflammation of the large intestine is termed colitis, while enterocolitis refers to an inflammation of both the large and small intestine.). # Histo...
Enteritis Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Please help WikiDoc by adding content here. It's easy! Click here to learn about editing. # Overview Enteritis is the inflammation of the small intestine (inflammation of the large intestine is termed colitis, while entero...
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Adapalene
Adapalene # 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 dru...
Adapalene Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]; Kiran Singh, M.D. [3] # 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...
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Adaptogen
Adaptogen The term adaptogen is used by herbalists to refer to a natural herb product that is proposed to increase the body's resistance to stress, trauma, anxiety and fatigue. In the past, they have been called rejuvenating herbs, qi tonics, rasayanas, or restoratives. All adaptogens contain antioxidants, but antioxi...
Adaptogen Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [4] The term adaptogen is used by herbalists to refer to a natural herb product that is proposed to increase the body's resistance to stress, trauma, anxiety and fatigue. In the past, they have been called rejuvenating herbs, qi tonics, rasayanas, or restorative...
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Addiction
Addiction # Overview Addiction was a term used to describe a devotion, attachment, dedication, inclination, etc. Nowadays, however, the term addiction is used to describe a recurring compulsion by an individual to engage in some specific activity, despite harmful consequences to the individual's health, mental state o...
Addiction Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Addiction was a term used to describe a devotion, attachment, dedication, inclination, etc. Nowadays, however, the term addiction is used to describe a recurring compulsion by an individual to engage in some specific activity, despite harmful con...
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Addressin
Addressin Addressin also known as mucosal vascular addressin cell adhesion molecule 1 (MAdCAM-1) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MADCAM1 gene. Addressin is an extracellular protein of the endothelium of venules. Addressins are the ligands to the homing receptors of lymphocytes. The task of these ligands a...
Addressin Addressin also known as mucosal vascular addressin cell adhesion molecule 1 (MAdCAM-1) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MADCAM1 gene.[1][2][3] Addressin is an extracellular protein of the endothelium of venules. Addressins are the ligands to the homing receptors of lymphocytes.[4] The task of th...
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Adenosine
Adenosine # 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 dru...
Adenosine Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Gerald Chi # 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 educationa...
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Adipiplon
Adipiplon Adipiplon (NG2-73) is an anxiolytic drug developed by Neurogen Corporation. It has similar effects to benzodiazepine drugs, but is structurally distinct and so is classed as a nonbenzodiazepine anxiolytic. Adipiplon is a subtype selective GABAA partial agonist, which binds preferentially to the α3 subtype. Th...
Adipiplon Adipiplon (NG2-73) is an anxiolytic drug developed by Neurogen Corporation. It has similar effects to benzodiazepine drugs, but is structurally distinct and so is classed as a nonbenzodiazepine anxiolytic. Adipiplon is a subtype selective GABAA partial agonist, which binds preferentially to the α3 subtype. T...
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Adipocyte
Adipocyte # Overview Adipocytes are the cells that primarily compose adipose tissue, specialized in storing energy as fat. # Description There are two types of adipose tissue, white adipose tissue (WAT) and brown adipose tissue (BAT), which are also known as white fat and brown fat, respectively, and comprise two typ...
Adipocyte # Overview Adipocytes are the cells that primarily compose adipose tissue, specialized in storing energy as fat. # Description There are two types of adipose tissue, white adipose tissue (WAT) and brown adipose tissue (BAT), which are also known as white fat and brown fat, respectively, and comprise two typ...
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Adipokine
Adipokine The adipokines or adipocytokines are a group of cytokines (cell-to-cell signalling proteins) secreted by adipose tissue. Members include: - adiponectin - chemerin - interleukin-6 (IL-6) - leptin (Ob ligand) - plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) - resistin - retinol binding protein 4 (RBP4) - tumor necro...
Adipokine Template:Mergeto The adipokines or adipocytokines are a group of cytokines (cell-to-cell signalling proteins) secreted by adipose tissue. Members include: - adiponectin - chemerin[1] - interleukin-6 (IL-6)[2] - leptin (Ob ligand) - plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) - resistin - retinol binding protei...
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Adrafinil
Adrafinil # Overview Adrafinil (Olmifon) is a wakefulness-promoting agent (or eugeroic) used to relieve excessive sleepiness and inattention. It is also used off-label by individuals wishing to avoid fatigue, such as night workers or others who need to stay awake and alert for long periods of time. Adrafinil is a prod...
Adrafinil Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Adrafinil (Olmifon) is a wakefulness-promoting agent (or eugeroic) used to relieve excessive sleepiness and inattention. It is also used off-label by individuals wishing to avoid fatigue, such as night workers or others who need to stay awake and...
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Aeromonas
Aeromonas Aeromonas is a gram-negative, facultative anaerobic rod that morphologically resembles members of the family Enterobacteriaceae. Fourteen species of Aeromonas have been described, most of which have been associated with human diseases. The most important pathogens are A. hydrophila, A. caviae, and A. veronii ...
Aeromonas Aeromonas is a gram-negative, facultative anaerobic rod that morphologically resembles members of the family Enterobacteriaceae. Fourteen species of Aeromonas have been described, most of which have been associated with human diseases. The most important pathogens are A. hydrophila, A. caviae, and A. veronii...
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Affection
Affection # Overview Affection is defined by the Random House Dictionary as "disposition or state of mind or body." It has given rise to a number of branches of meaning concerning: emotion (popularly: love, devotion etc); disease; influence; state of being (philosophy) ; and state of mind (psychology) Affect (psychol...
Affection Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Affection is defined by the Random House Dictionary as "disposition or state of mind or body." [2] It has given rise to a number of branches of meaning concerning: emotion (popularly: love, devotion etc); disease; influence; state of being (philo...
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Aflatoxin
Aflatoxin # Overview Aflatoxins are naturally occurring mycotoxins that are produced by many species of Aspergillus, a fungus, most notably Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. Aflatoxins are toxic and among the most carcinogenic substances known. After entering the body, aflatoxins are metabolized by the ...
Aflatoxin # Overview Aflatoxins are naturally occurring mycotoxins that are produced by many species of Aspergillus, a fungus, most notably Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. Aflatoxins are toxic and among the most carcinogenic substances known.[1] After entering the body, aflatoxins are metabolized by t...
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Afterlife
Afterlife The terms afterlife or life after death refer to the continuation of existence of the soul, spirit or mind of a human (or animal) after physical death, sometimes in a spiritual or ghostlike afterworld. Deceased persons are usually believed to go to a specific region or plane of existence in the next life, oft...
Afterlife The terms afterlife or life after death refer to the continuation of existence of the soul, spirit or mind of a human (or animal) after physical death, sometimes in a spiritual or ghostlike afterworld. Deceased persons are usually believed to go to a specific region or plane of existence in the next life, of...
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Afterload
Afterload # Overview In cardiac physiology, afterload is used to mean the tension produced by a chamber of the heart in order to contract. If the chamber is not mentioned, it is usually assumed to be the left ventricle. However, the strict definition of the term relates to the properties of a single cardiac myocyte....
Afterload Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2] # Overview In cardiac physiology, afterload is used to mean the tension produced by a chamber of the heart in order to contract. If the chamber is not mentioned, it is usually assumed to be the left ventric...
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Tirofiban
Tirofiban # 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 dru...
Tirofiban Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2];Aparna Vuppala, M.B.B.S. [3] # 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. W...
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Glycoside
Glycoside In chemistry, glycosides are certain molecules in which a sugar part is bound to some other part. Glycosides play numerous important roles in living organisms. Many plants store important chemicals in the form of inactive glycosides; if these chemicals are needed, the glycosides are brought in contact with wa...
Glycoside Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] In chemistry, glycosides are certain molecules in which a sugar part is bound to some other part. Glycosides play numerous important roles in living organisms. Many plants store important chemicals in the form of inactive glycosides; if these chemicals are n...
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Akathisia
Akathisia # Overview Akathisia, or acathisia, is a syndrome characterized by unpleasant sensations of "inner" restlessness that manifests itself with an inability to sit still or remain motionless, hence its origin in Ancient Greek α (a), + κάθισις (káthisis), . Its most common cause is as a side effect of medicati...
Akathisia Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Akathisia, or acathisia, is a syndrome characterized by unpleasant sensations of "inner" restlessness that manifests itself with an inability to sit still or remain motionless, hence its origin in Ancient Greek α (a), [without, not] + κάθισις (k...
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Biperiden
Biperiden # Overview Biperiden is an antiparkinsonian agent of the anticholinergic type. The original brand name - still existing - is Akineton®, manufactured by BASF/Knoll Pharma. Generics are available worldwide. # Pharmacokinetics The oral bioavailability is only 33 +/- 5% due to extensive first-pass metabolizatio...
Biperiden Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Biperiden is an antiparkinsonian agent of the anticholinergic type. The original brand name - still existing - is Akineton®, manufactured by BASF/Knoll Pharma. Generics are available worldwide. # Pharmacokinetics The oral bioavailability is only...
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Akuammine
Akuammine # Overview Akuammine, an indole alkaloid, is the most abundant active alkaloid found in the seeds from the tree Picralima nitida, commonly known as Akuamma. The dried seeds from this plant are used in traditional medicine throughout West Africa, particularly in Ghana as well as in the Ivory Coast and Nigeria...
Akuammine Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Akuammine, an indole alkaloid, is the most abundant active alkaloid found in the seeds from the tree Picralima nitida, commonly known as Akuamma. The dried seeds from this plant are used in traditional medicine throughout West Africa, particularl...
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Al Herpin
Al Herpin # Background Al Herpin was known as the "Man Who Never Slept." Born in 1853 in, Trenton, New Jersey, Al Herpin claimed to have developed a rare case of insomnia, whereby he could not sleep. The supposed cause is unknown, although it may be linked to his mother suffering a major injury a few days prior to his...
Al Herpin Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Background Al Herpin was known as the "Man Who Never Slept." Born in 1853 in, Trenton, New Jersey, Al Herpin claimed to have developed a rare case of insomnia, whereby he could not sleep. The supposed cause is unknown, although it may be linked to his mot...
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Ketotifen
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Egg white
Egg white Egg white is the common name for the clear liquid (also called the albumen or the glair/glaire) contained within an egg. It is the cytoplasm of the egg, which until fertilization is a single cell (including the yolk). It consists mainly of about 15% proteins dissolved in water. Its primary natural purpose is...
Egg white Egg white is the common name for the clear liquid (also called the albumen or the glair/glaire) contained within an egg. It is the cytoplasm of the egg, which until fertilization is a single cell (including the yolk). It consists mainly of about 15% proteins dissolved in water. Its primary natural purpose i...
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Alectinib
Alectinib # 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 dru...
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Alefacept
Alefacept # Overview Alefacept is a genetically engineered immunosuppressive drug sold under the brand name Amevive in Canada, the United States, and Australia. It is used to control inflammation in moderate to severe psoriasis with plaque formation, where it interferes with lymphocyte activation. # Mode of Action Th...
Alefacept Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Alefacept is a genetically engineered immunosuppressive drug sold under the brand name Amevive in Canada, the United States, and Australia. It is used to control inflammation in moderate to severe psoriasis with plaque formation, where it interfe...
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Alesse-28
Alesse-28 Synonyms / Brand Names: # Dosing and Administration To achieve maximum contraceptive effectiveness, Alesse® (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets) must be taken exactly as directed and at intervals not exceeding 24 hours. The dosage of Alesse-28 is one pink tablet daily for 21 consecutive days, follo...
Alesse-28 Synonyms / Brand Names: Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Dosing and Administration To achieve maximum contraceptive effectiveness, Alesse® (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets) must be taken exactly as directed and at intervals not exceeding 24 hours. The dosage of Alesse-28 is ...
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Alfuzosin
Alfuzosin # 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 dru...
Alfuzosin 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 intende...
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Algorithm
Algorithm # Overview In mathematics, computing, linguistics and related subjects, an algorithm is a sequence of instructions, often used for calculation and data processing. It is formally a type of effective method in which a list of well-defined instructions for completing a task will, when given an initial state, ...
Algorithm Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview In mathematics, computing, linguistics and related subjects, an algorithm is a sequence of instructions, often used for calculation and data processing. It is formally a type of effective method in which a list of well-defined instructions for c...
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Aliskiren
Aliskiren # 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 dru...
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Alkalosis
Alkalosis # Overview Alkalosis refers to a condition reducing hydrogen ion concentration of arterial blood plasma (alkalemia) through the loss of acids or retention of bicarbonate. Generally alkalosis is said to occur when pH of the blood exceeds 7.45. The opposite condition is acidosis. # Classification More specifi...
Alkalosis Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Alkalosis refers to a condition reducing hydrogen ion concentration of arterial blood plasma (alkalemia) through the loss of acids or retention of bicarbonate. Generally alkalosis is said to occur when pH of the blood exceeds 7.45. The opposite c...
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Vaginitis
Vaginitis # Overview Vulvovaginitis, a common condition for which women seek medical care, accounts for greater than 10% of visits made to providers of women's health care. It is characterized by symptoms that cause itching, irritation, burning, and abnormal vaginal discharge. The three most common causes of vaginal d...
Vaginitis For patient information click here Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2], Dima Nimri, M.D. [3], Aravind Kuchkuntla, M.B.B.S[4] # Overview Vulvovaginitis, a common condition for which women seek medical care, accounts for greater than ...
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Allergies
Allergies An allergy may be a damaging immune response by the body to a substance, especially pollen, fur, a particular food, or dust, to which it has become hypersensitive. # Theoretical allergies Def. a "disorder of the immune system causing adverse reactions to substances (allergens) not harmful to most and marked ...
Allergies Editor-In-Chief: Henry A. Hoff An allergy may be a damaging immune response by the body to a substance, especially pollen, fur, a particular food, or dust, to which it has become hypersensitive. # Theoretical allergies Def. a "disorder of the immune system causing adverse reactions to substances (allergens)...
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Allodynia
Allodynia Allodynia, meaning "other pain", is an exaggerated response to otherwise non-noxious stimuli and can be either static or mechanical. Allodynia is not referred pain, but can occur in other areas than the one stimulated; it is also dysesthetic. For example, a person with allodynia may perceive light pressure or...
Allodynia Allodynia, meaning "other pain", is an exaggerated response to otherwise non-noxious stimuli and can be either static or mechanical. Allodynia is not referred pain, but can occur in other areas than the one stimulated; it is also dysesthetic. For example, a person with allodynia may perceive light pressure o...
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Allograft
Allograft # Overview An allograft or allogeneic transplant or homograft is a transplant in which transplanted cells, tissues, or organs are sourced from a genetically non-identical member of the same species. Most human tissue and organ transplants are allografts. In contrast, a transplant from another species is call...
Allograft Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview An allograft or allogeneic transplant or homograft is a transplant in which transplanted cells, tissues, or organs are sourced from a genetically non-identical member of the same species. Most human tissue and organ transplants are allografts. In...
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Allophone
Allophone In phonetics, an allophone is one of several similar phones that belong to the same phoneme. A phone is a sound that has a definite shape as a sound wave, while a phoneme is a basic group of sounds that can distinguish words (i.e. changing one phoneme in a word can produce another word); speakers of a particu...
Allophone In phonetics, an allophone is one of several similar phones that belong to the same phoneme. A phone is a sound that has a definite shape as a sound wave, while a phoneme is a basic group of sounds that can distinguish words (i.e. changing one phoneme in a word can produce another word); speakers of a partic...
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Alloplant
Alloplant # Overview Alloplant is an experimental, chemically processed biomaterial used for transplantation. It is made primarily from deceased human flesh. The tissue is subjected to radiating sterilization and is being studied for possible regeneration of tissues of the recipient. The concept has been rejected by t...
Alloplant # Overview Alloplant is an experimental, chemically processed biomaterial used for transplantation. It is made primarily from deceased human flesh. The tissue is subjected to radiating sterilization and is being studied for possible regeneration of tissues of the recipient. The concept has been rejected by t...
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Allotropy
Allotropy Allotropy (Gr. allos, other, and tropos, manner) is a behavior exhibited by certain chemical elements: these elements can exist in two or more different forms, known as allotropes of that element. In each different allotrope, the element's atoms are bonded together in a different manner. Allotropes are differ...
Allotropy Allotropy (Gr. allos, other, and tropos, manner) is a behavior exhibited by certain chemical elements: these elements can exist in two or more different forms, known as allotropes of that element. In each different allotrope, the element's atoms are bonded together in a different manner. Allotropes are diffe...
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Almitrine
Almitrine # Overview Almitrine (marketed as Duxil by Servier) is a diphenylmethylpiperazine derivative classified as a respiratory stimulant by the ATC. It enhances respiration by acting as an agonist of peripheral chemoreceptors located on the carotid bodies. The drug increases arterial oxygen tension while decreasin...
Almitrine Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Almitrine (marketed as Duxil by Servier) is a diphenylmethylpiperazine derivative classified as a respiratory stimulant by the ATC. It enhances respiration by acting as an agonist of peripheral chemoreceptors located on the carotid bodies. The dr...
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Aloe vera
Aloe vera Aloe vera (syn. A. barbadensis Mill., A. vulgaris Lam.) is a species of Aloe, native to northern Africa. It is a stemless or very short-stemmed succulent plant growing to 80-100 cm tall, spreading by offsets and root sprouts. The leaves are lanceolate, thick and fleshy, green to grey-green, with a serrated ma...
Aloe vera Template:No citations Aloe vera (syn. A. barbadensis Mill., A. vulgaris Lam.) is a species of Aloe, native to northern Africa. It is a stemless or very short-stemmed succulent plant growing to 80-100 cm tall, spreading by offsets and root sprouts. The leaves are lanceolate, thick and fleshy, green to grey-gr...
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Bisacodyl
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Alosetron
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Alosetron 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 intende...
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Alpelisib
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Alpha-GPC
Alpha-GPC # Overview L-Alpha Glycerylphosphorylcholine (Alpha GPC) is a naturally occurring phospholipid precursor and metabolite. Alpha GPC delivers choline to the brain across the blood-brain barrier. Studies have investigated its efficacy for cognitive disorders including stroke and Alzheimer’s Disease. An Italian ...
Alpha-GPC # Overview L-Alpha Glycerylphosphorylcholine (Alpha GPC) is a naturally occurring phospholipid precursor and metabolite. Alpha GPC delivers choline to the brain across the blood-brain barrier. Studies have investigated its efficacy for cognitive disorders including stroke and Alzheimer’s Disease. An Italian ...
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Meprodine
Meprodine Meprodine is an opioid analgesic that is an analogue of pethidine (meperidine). It is closely related to the drug prodine, the only difference being that meprodine has an ethyl group rather than a methyl at the 3-position of the piperidine ring. As with prodine, there are two isomers of meprodine, Alphameprod...
Meprodine Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Meprodine is an opioid analgesic that is an analogue of pethidine (meperidine). It is closely related to the drug prodine, the only difference being that meprodine has an ethyl group rather than a methyl at the 3-position of the piperidine ring. As with prod...
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Aluminium
Aluminium # Overview Aluminium (Template:IPAEng, Template:IPA) or aluminum (Template:IPA, see spelling below) is a silvery white and ductile member of the poor metal group of chemical elements. It has the symbol Al; its atomic number is 13. Aluminium is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust, and the third most...
Aluminium Template:Infobox aluminium # Overview Aluminium (Template:IPAEng, Template:IPA) or aluminum (Template:IPA, see spelling below) is a silvery white and ductile member of the poor metal group of chemical elements. It has the symbol Al; its atomic number is 13. Aluminium is the most abundant metal in the Earth...
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Alveolate
Alveolate The alveolates are a major line of protists. There are three phyla, which are very divergent in form, but are now known to be close relatives based on various ultrastructural and genetic similarities: The most notable shared characteristic is the presence of cortical alveoli, flattened vesicles packed into a...
Alveolate Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] The alveolates are a major line of protists. There are three phyla, which are very divergent in form, but are now known to be close relatives based on various ultrastructural and genetic similarities: The most notable shared characteristic is the presence o...
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Alvimopan
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Amatoxins
Amatoxins Amatoxins are a subgroup of at least eight toxic compounds found in several genera of poisonous mushrooms, most notably Amanita phalloides and several other members of the genus Amanita, as well as some Conocybe, Galerina and Lepiota mushroom species. # Structure The compounds have a similar structure, that ...
Amatoxins Amatoxins are a subgroup of at least eight toxic compounds found in several genera of poisonous mushrooms, most notably Amanita phalloides and several other members of the genus Amanita, as well as some Conocybe, Galerina and Lepiota mushroom species. # Structure The compounds have a similar structure, that...
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Ambien CR
Ambien CR Ambien CR (zolpidem tartrate extended release) is different from Ambien (zolpidem tartrate) in that the medication is formulated in a 2 layer tablet. The first layer of the Ambien CR tablet dissolves quickly to help people fall asleep, while the 2nd layer dissolves slowly over the night to help people stay as...
Ambien CR Ambien CR (zolpidem tartrate extended release) is different from Ambien (zolpidem tartrate) in that the medication is formulated in a 2 layer tablet. The first layer of the Ambien CR tablet dissolves quickly to help people fall asleep, while the 2nd layer dissolves slowly over the night to help people stay a...
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Amblyopia
Amblyopia # Overview Amblyopia, or lazy eye, is a disorder of the eye that is characterized by poor or indistinct vision in an eye that is otherwise physically normal, or out of proportion to associated structural abnormalities. It has been estimated to affect 1–5% of the population. The problem is caused by either no...
Amblyopia For patient information click here Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Amblyopia, or lazy eye, is a disorder of the eye that is characterized by poor or indistinct vision in an eye that is otherwise physically normal, or out of proportion to associated structural abnormalities. It ...
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Ames Test
Ames Test The Ames test is a biological assay to assess the mutagenic potential of chemical compounds. As cancer is often linked to DNA damage, the test also serves as a quick assay to estimate the carcinogenic potential of a compound since the standard tests for carcinogenicity done on rodents take years to complete a...
Ames Test The Ames test is a biological assay to assess the mutagenic potential of chemical compounds. As cancer is often linked to DNA damage, the test also serves as a quick assay to estimate the carcinogenic potential of a compound since the standard tests for carcinogenicity done on rodents take years to complete ...
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Etomidate
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Amiloride
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Amlexanox
Amlexanox # Overview Amlexanox (trade name Aphthasol) is an anti-inflammatory antiallergic immunomodulator used to treat recurrent aphthous ulcers (canker sores), and (in Japan) several inflammatory conditions. This drug has been discontinued in the U.S. # Medical uses Amlexanox is the active ingredient in a common t...
Amlexanox Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Amlexanox (trade name Aphthasol) is an anti-inflammatory antiallergic immunomodulator used to treat recurrent aphthous ulcers (canker sores), and (in Japan) several inflammatory conditions. This drug has been discontinued in the U.S.[1] # Medica...
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Ammonoids
Ammonoids An ammonoid is an extinct cephalopod mollusk with a flat-coiled spiral shell. An ammonite may be an ammonoid that belongs to the order Ammonitida, typically having elaborately frilled suture lines. An ammonitic ammonoid in the images on the right shows the septal surface (especially at right) with its undulat...
Ammonoids Editor-In-Chief: Henry A. Hoff An ammonoid is an extinct cephalopod mollusk with a flat-coiled spiral shell. An ammonite may be an ammonoid that belongs to the order Ammonitida, typically having elaborately frilled suture lines. An ammonitic ammonoid in the images on the right shows the septal surface (espec...
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Amoebozoa
Amoebozoa # Overview The Amoebozoa are a major group of amoeboid protozoa, including the majority that move by means of internal cytoplasmic flow. Their pseudopodia are characteristically blunt and finger-like, called lobopodia. Most are unicellular, and are common in soils and aquatic habitats, with some found as...
Amoebozoa # Overview The Amoebozoa are a major group of amoeboid protozoa, including the majority that move by means of internal cytoplasmic flow. Their pseudopodia are characteristically blunt and finger-like, called lobopodia. Most are unicellular, and are common in soils and aquatic habitats, with some found as...
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Amoxapine
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Penectomy
Penectomy Penectomy is the surgical removal of the penis for medical reasons. Cancer, for example, sometimes necessitates removal of all or part of the penis. In very rare instances, botched circumcisions have also resulted in full or partial penectomies. Genital surgical procedures for transsexual women undergoing se...
Penectomy Penectomy is the surgical removal of the penis for medical reasons. Cancer, for example, sometimes necessitates removal of all or part of the penis.[1] In very rare instances, botched circumcisions have also resulted in full or partial penectomies. Genital surgical procedures for transsexual women undergoin...
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Amrubicin
Amrubicin # Overview Amrubicin (INN; previously known as SM-5887) is an anthracycline used in the treatment of lung cancer. It is marketed in Japan since 2002 by Sumitomo Pharmaceuticals under the brand name Calsed. Amrubicin acts by inhibiting topoisomerase II, and has been compared in clinical trials with topotecan,...
Amrubicin Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Amrubicin (INN; previously known as SM-5887) is an anthracycline used in the treatment of lung cancer.[1] It is marketed in Japan since 2002 by Sumitomo Pharmaceuticals under the brand name Calsed.[2] Amrubicin acts by inhibiting topoisomerase II...
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Amy Bloom
Amy Bloom Amy Bloom (b. 1953) is an American writer. She has been nominated for the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. In addition to novels, Bloom has written articles in periodicals including The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic Monthly, Vogue, Slate, and Salon.com....
Amy Bloom Amy Bloom (b. 1953) is an American writer. She has been nominated for the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. In addition to novels, Bloom has written articles in periodicals including The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic Monthly, Vogue, Slate, and Salon.com...
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Hypotonia
Hypotonia Synonyms and keywords: Muscle flaccidity; decreased muscle tone; flaccid muscle tone; floppy muscles; low muscle tone; benign congenital hypotonia; congenital hypotonia ; congenital muscle hypotonia ; congenital muscle weakness ; amyotonia congenita ; floppy baby syndrome; infantile hypotonia # Overview Hypo...
Hypotonia Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Synonyms and keywords: Muscle flaccidity; decreased muscle tone; flaccid muscle tone; floppy muscles; low muscle tone; benign congenital hypotonia; congenital hypotonia ; congenital muscle hypotonia ; congenital muscle weakness ; amyotonia congenita ; floppy...
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Anabasine
Anabasine Anabasine is a pyridine alkaloid found in the stem of the (Nicotiana glauca) plant, a close relative of (Nicotiana tabacum) the common tobacco plant. # Effects Anabasine is present in trace amounts in tobacco smoke. In larger amounts it is thought to be teratogenic in swine. # Pharmacology Pharmacodynamics...
Anabasine Template:Chembox new Anabasine is a pyridine alkaloid found in the stem of the (Nicotiana glauca) plant, a close relative of (Nicotiana tabacum) the common tobacco plant. # Effects Anabasine is present in trace amounts in tobacco smoke. In larger amounts it is thought to be teratogenic in swine. [1] Templat...
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Anabolism
Anabolism Anabolism is the set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units. These reactions require energy. One way of categorizing metabolic processes, whether at the cellular, organ or organism level is as 'anabolic' or 'catabolic', which is the opposite. Anabolism is powered by catabolism, whe...
Anabolism Template:Otheruses4 Anabolism is the set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units. These reactions require energy. One way of categorizing metabolic processes, whether at the cellular, organ or organism level is as 'anabolic' or 'catabolic', which is the opposite. Anabolism is power...
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Analgesic
Analgesic # Overview An analgesic (colloquially known as a painkiller) is any member of the diverse group of drugs used to relieve pain (achieve analgesia). The word analgesic derives from Greek an- ("without") and -algia ("pain"). Analgesic drugs act in various ways on the peripheral and central nervous systems; th...
Analgesic Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview An analgesic (colloquially known as a painkiller) is any member of the diverse group of drugs used to relieve pain (achieve analgesia). The word analgesic derives from Greek an- ("without") and -algia ("pain"). Analgesic drugs act in various wa...
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Capsaicin
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Anaplasia
Anaplasia # Overview Anaplasia (from ancient Greek: ἀνά ana, "on" + πλάσις plasis, "formation") is a noun referring to a condition whereby cells lose the morphological characteristics of mature cells and their orientation with respect to each other and to endothelial cells. The term also refers to a group of morpholog...
Anaplasia Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Anaplasia (from ancient Greek: ἀνά ana, "on" + πλάσις plasis, "formation") is a noun referring to a condition whereby cells lose the morphological characteristics of mature cells and their orientation with respect to each other and to endothelial...
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Andrology
Andrology Andrology (from Greek: ἀνδρο, andro, "man"; and λόγος, logos, "knowledge") is the medical specialty that deals with male health, particularly relating to the problems of the male reproductive system and urological problems that are unique to men. It is the counterpart to gynaecology, which deals with medical ...
Andrology Andrology (from Greek: ἀνδρο, andro, "man"; and λόγος, logos, "knowledge") is the medical specialty that deals with male health, particularly relating to the problems of the male reproductive system and urological problems that are unique to men. It is the counterpart to gynaecology, which deals with medical...
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Androtomy
Androtomy Androtomy is the dissection of the human body. The first recorded dissection of the human body in the Western world took place in ancient Alexandria by Herophilus and Erasistratus. Though none of their writings have come down to us, other medical writers recorded what they had discovered. One such writer was...
Androtomy Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Androtomy is the dissection of the human body. The first recorded dissection of the human body in the Western world took place in ancient Alexandria by Herophilus and Erasistratus. Though none of their writings have come down to us, other medical writers re...
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Angiogram
Angiogram # Overview Angiography or arteriography is a medical imaging technique in which an X-ray picture is taken to visualize the inner opening (lumen) of blood filled structures, including arteries, veins and the heart chambers. Its name comes from the Greek words angeion, "vessel", and graphien, "to write or rec...
Angiogram Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Template:Editor help # Overview Angiography or arteriography is a medical imaging technique in which an X-ray picture is taken to visualize the inner opening (lumen) of blood filled structures, including arteries, veins and the heart chambers. Its name com...
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Angiology
Angiology Angiology (from Greek: ἀγγειο, angio, "vessel"; and λόγος, logos, "knowledge") is the medical specialty which studies the diseases of circulatory system and of the lymphatic system, i.e., arteries, veins and lymphatic vases, and its diseases. Arterial diseases include the aorta (aneurysms/dissection) and arte...
Angiology Template:WikiDoc Cardiology News Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Angiology (from Greek: ἀγγειο, angio, "vessel"; and λόγος, logos, "knowledge") is the medical specialty which studies the diseases of circulatory system and of the lymphatic system, i.e., arteries, veins and lymphatic vases, ...
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Guidewire
Guidewire Key Words and Synonyms: PCI guidewire; angioplasty guidewire; coronary guidewire; steerable wire; steerable guidewire. # Overview Angioplasty guidewires are small, soft, flexible, lubricated, wires that act as a rail over which equipment such as an angioplasty balloon, a stent, or an intravascular ultrasound...
Guidewire Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Priyantha Ranaweera [2]; Key Words and Synonyms: PCI guidewire; angioplasty guidewire; coronary guidewire; steerable wire; steerable guidewire. # Overview Angioplasty guidewires are small, soft, flexible, lubricated, wires that a...
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Eukaryote
Eukaryote # Overview Animals, plants, fungi, and protists are eukaryotes (Template:IPAEng or Template:IPAEng), organisms whose cells are organized into complex structures enclosed within membranes. The defining membrane-bound structure which differentiates eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells is the nucleus. The pr...
Eukaryote Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Animals, plants, fungi, and protists are eukaryotes (Template:IPAEng or Template:IPAEng), organisms whose cells are organized into complex structures enclosed within membranes. The defining membrane-bound structure which differentiates eukaryotic...
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Anion gap
Anion gap # Overview The anion gap is a representative of the unmeasured anions in the plasma, and is made of negatively charged phosphates, sulfates, organic acids and plasma proteins (including albumin). Rather than measuring all these anions in a patient, an indirect way is to measure the difference of the dominant...
Anion gap Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.D. [2] # Overview The anion gap is a representative of the unmeasured anions in the plasma, and is made of negatively charged phosphates, sulfates, organic acids and plasma proteins (including albumin). Rat...
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Annoyance
Annoyance # Overview Annoyance is an unpleasant mental state that is characterized by such effects as irritation and distraction from one's conscious thinking. It can lead to emotions such as frustration and anger. # Etymology "Annoy" (like the French ennui, a word traced by etymologists to a Latin phrase, in odio es...
Annoyance Template:Emotion Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Annoyance is an unpleasant mental state that is characterized by such effects as irritation and distraction from one's conscious thinking. It can lead to emotions such as frustration and anger. # Etymology "Annoy" (like the Fren...
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Anorectic
Anorectic # Overview Anorectics, anorexigenics or appetite suppressants are drugs that reduce the appetite ("anorectic", from the Greek an- = "not" and oreg- = "extend, reach"). # History and initial uses Used on a short term basis clinically to treat obesity, some appetite suppressants are also available over the co...
Anorectic # Overview Anorectics, anorexigenics or appetite suppressants are drugs that reduce the appetite ("anorectic", from the Greek an- = "not" and oreg- = "extend, reach"). # History and initial uses Used on a short term basis clinically to treat obesity, some appetite suppressants are also available over the co...
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Anosmin-1
Anosmin-1 Anosmin-1 is a secreted, EM associated glycoprotein found in humans and other organisms responsible for normal development, which is expressed in the brain, spinal cord and kidney. Absence or damage to the protein results in Kallmann syndrome in humans, which is characterized by loss of olfactory bulbs and Gn...
Anosmin-1 Anosmin-1 is a secreted, EM associated glycoprotein found in humans and other organisms responsible for normal development, which is expressed in the brain, spinal cord and kidney. Absence or damage to the protein results in Kallmann syndrome in humans, which is characterized by loss of olfactory bulbs and G...
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Ant chalk
Ant chalk Ant chalk, also known as Chinese chalk or 'Miraculous Insecticide Chalk', is an insecticide in the form of normal looking chalk. It contains the pesticides deltamethrin and cypermethrin. While these pesticides are legal in the United States, the chalk is no longer legal due to a number of reasons including th...
Ant chalk Ant chalk, also known as Chinese chalk or 'Miraculous Insecticide Chalk', is an insecticide in the form of normal looking chalk. It contains the pesticides deltamethrin and cypermethrin[1]. While these pesticides are legal in the United States[2], the chalk is no longer legal due to a number of reasons inclu...
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Midwifery
Midwifery Midwifery is the term traditionally used to describe the art of assisting a woman through childbirth. In the modern context, this term is used to describe the activities of those health care providers who are experts in women's health care including giving prenatal care to expecting mothers. They attend the b...
Midwifery Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Template:TOCright Midwifery is the term traditionally used to describe the art of assisting a woman through childbirth. In the modern context, this term is used to describe the activities of those health care providers who are experts in women's health care ...
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Anthralin
Anthralin # 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 dru...
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Logarithm
Logarithm In mathematics, the logarithm of a given number to a given base is the power or exponent to which the base must be raised in order to produce the given number. For example, the logarithm of 1000 to the common base 10 is 3, because 10 raised to the power of 3 is 1000; the base 2 logarithm of 32 is 5 because 2 ...
Logarithm In mathematics, the logarithm of a given number to a given base is the power or exponent to which the base must be raised in order to produce the given number. For example, the logarithm of 1000 to the common base 10 is 3, because 10 raised to the power of 3 is 1000; the base 2 logarithm of 32 is 5 because 2...
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Deodorant
Deodorant Deodorants (Deodourants) are substances applied to the body, most frequently the underarms, to reduce the body odor caused by the bacterial breakdown of perspiration. A subgroup of deodorants are "antiperspirants", which prevent odor and reduce sweat produced by parts of the body. Antiperspirants are typicall...
Deodorant Deodorants (Deodourants) are substances applied to the body, most frequently the underarms, to reduce the body odor caused by the bacterial breakdown of perspiration. A subgroup of deodorants are "antiperspirants", which prevent odor and reduce sweat produced by parts of the body. Antiperspirants are typical...
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Phenazone
Phenazone 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 to...
Phenazone 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 interest i...
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Antisense
Antisense Antisense molecules interact with complementary strands of nucleic acids, modifying expression of genes. Some regions within a double strand of DNA code for genes, which are usually instructions specifying the order of amino acids in a protein along with regulatory sequences, splicing sites, noncoding introns...
Antisense Antisense molecules interact with complementary strands of nucleic acids, modifying expression of genes. Some regions within a double strand of DNA code for genes, which are usually instructions specifying the order of amino acids in a protein along with regulatory sequences, splicing sites, noncoding intron...
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Trematoda
Trematoda # Overview The Trematoda is a class within the phylum Platyhelminthes that contains two groups of parasitic worms, commonly referred to as flukes. # Taxonomy and biodiversity The Trematoda are estimated to include 18 000 to 24 000 species, and are divided into two subclasses. Nearly all trematodes are paras...
Trematoda Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview The Trematoda is a class within the phylum Platyhelminthes that contains two groups of parasitic worms, commonly referred to as flukes. # Taxonomy and biodiversity The Trematoda are estimated to include 18 000[1] to 24 000[2] species, and are di...
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Antivenin
Antivenin Antivenin (or antivenene or antivenom) is a biological product used in the treatment of venomous bites or stings. It is created by injecting a small amount of the targeted venom into an animal such as a horse, sheep, goat, or rabbit; the subject animal will suffer an immune response to the venom, producing an...
Antivenin Antivenin (or antivenene or antivenom) is a biological product used in the treatment of venomous bites or stings. It is created by injecting a small amount of the targeted venom into an animal such as a horse, sheep, goat, or rabbit; the subject animal will suffer an immune response to the venom, producing a...
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Antivenom
Antivenom # Overview Antivenin (or antivenene or antivenom) is a biological product used in the treatment of venomous bites or stings. It is created by injecting a small amount of the targeted venom into an animal such as a horse, sheep, goat, or rabbit; the subject animal will suffer an immune response to the venom, ...
Antivenom Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Antivenin (or antivenene or antivenom) is a biological product used in the treatment of venomous bites or stings. It is created by injecting a small amount of the targeted venom into an animal such as a horse, sheep, goat, or rabbit; the subject ...
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Meclizine
Meclizine # 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 dru...
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Apex beat
Apex beat The apex beat, also called the point of maximum impulse (PMI), is the furthermost point outwards (laterally) and downwards (inferiorly) from the sternum at which the cardiac impulse can be felt. The cardiac impulse is the result of the heart rotating, moving forward and striking against the chest wall during ...
Apex beat Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] The apex beat, also called the point of maximum impulse (PMI), is the furthermost point outwards (laterally) and downwards (inferiorly) from the sternum at which the cardiac impulse can be felt. The cardiac impulse is the result of the heart rotating, moving...
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Apheresis
Apheresis Apheresis (Greek: "to take away") is a medical technology in which the blood of a donor or patient is passed through an apparatus that separates out one particular constituent and returns the remainder to the circulation. It is thus an extracorporeal therapy. # Method Depending on the substance that is being...
Apheresis Template:Otheruses4 Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Apheresis (Greek: "to take away") is a medical technology in which the blood of a donor or patient is passed through an apparatus that separates out one particular constituent and returns the remainder to the circulation. It is thus an ex...
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Apophenia
Apophenia # Overview Apophenia is the experience of seeing patterns or connections in random or meaningless data. The term was coined in 1958 by Klaus Conrad, who defined it as the "unmotivated seeing of connections" accompanied by a "specific experience of an abnormal meaningfulness". "While observations of relevant ...
Apophenia # Overview Apophenia is the experience of seeing patterns or connections in random or meaningless data. The term was coined in 1958 by Klaus Conrad, who defined it as the "unmotivated seeing of connections" accompanied by a "specific experience of an abnormal meaningfulness". "While observations of relevant ...
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Apoptosis
Apoptosis Apoptosis (/̩æ.pəpˈtō.səs/) is a form of programmed cell death in multicellular organisms. It is one of the main types of programmed cell death (PCD) and involves a series of biochemical events leading to a characteristic cell morphology and death, in more specific terms, a series of biochemical events that l...
Apoptosis Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Apoptosis (/̩æ.pəpˈtō.səs/[1]) is a form of programmed cell death in multicellular organisms. It is one of the main types of programmed cell death (PCD) and involves a series of biochemical events leading to a characteristic cell morphology and death, in mor...
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Appendage
Appendage # Overview An appendage in the broadest sense is an additional or subsidiary part existing on, or added to, something which can generally still function if the appendage has never existed or is later provided or grown, or will still perform a primary function if the appendage is removed. # Biological contex...
Appendage Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview An appendage in the broadest sense is an additional or subsidiary part existing on, or added to, something which can generally still function if the appendage has never existed or is later provided or grown, or will still perform a primary functi...
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