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860b0cb6fd39a4575c4673ce4744c671c283fc04 | wikidoc | 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
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# 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Acetylene | |
3981c7e0bc77331072e571f26caaa9c8f0b81318 | wikidoc | 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
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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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Acid_Rain | |
0b77da7567491ce8fb04e50bf95f2e776938af76 | wikidoc | Acitretin | Acitretin
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# Disclaimer
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67a814f741cb5a11bc0a876d8ea14988e8c8844c | wikidoc | 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, ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Aconitase | |
a62e3a0eefea33ee291a62167374d94bf58f74be | wikidoc | 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 ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Acoustics | |
5cb180c34b0ded115669eba902fbf7edc1990904 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Acrodynia | |
a791a3632b1037f84f9ec4ebbeedfa1e6664f7c3 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Actinides | |
232dff1174877f1f3f6fab765b79264a988b4fe0 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Activated_protein_C | |
2bb1f4a937d601067732f98016a144171904bc52 | wikidoc | Enteritis | Enteritis
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# 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
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# Overview
Enteritis is the inflammation of the small intestine (inflammation of the large intestine is termed colitis, while entero... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Acute_enteritis | |
8bb2ba371a03dab6c57d1b4854863141ef7be1ff | wikidoc | Adapalene | Adapalene
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e0b1147b45ddc1284f97b16c0e7c083a976a7cb9 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Adaptogen | |
879c54cf19650331926129a1bc6a73699d3929de | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Addiction | |
1b11c3fd1f2ee6f3f4f8df19f362e47b1a4b5a37 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Addressin | |
ca0e5f549d5e9cc8001e1ba361bd55c270238a34 | wikidoc | Adenosine | Adenosine
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5c28892f37a6e497b241f67fd7a7221c8315586f | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Adipiplon | |
c2656e617bd1ff0ef6e2e1ff14dbd971149bacd5 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Adipocyte | |
6fcba3a1c72e48a5cc92d7490011f83ef955cd03 | wikidoc | 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
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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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Adipocytokine | |
965d2c4a67eb1b9005bec89b3e71f738d95e39bb | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Adrafinil | |
637eec35b748da67beeb81bb0f916f42762ca7a7 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Aeromonas | |
c06b34b739308a884746eab3e8011592e3ce652f | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Affection | |
99ad75ed281d1ddc0513033878d9c3c17b8fea8c | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Aflatoxin | |
2cfb06c39e43785a41ac3e2d108b365bc2b30814 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Afterlife | |
8386525c53fa11bc9dded339e515efca603fb045 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Afterload | |
1b100eae7e62b7c7af7f97e4f683366544da90d0 | wikidoc | Tirofiban | Tirofiban
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# Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. W... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Aggrastat | |
ffbc69e2af9e7b1524df6961bda0e7106190bd61 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Aglycone | |
c9528abd34badaab5d06a7016cf1f7e9a4d62e87 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Akathisia | |
5a97e6de40cc67404a2f19a70b77970e5239792a | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Akineton_HCl | |
458400d7532aee176407fee57dfc3e66f0bebd42 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Akuammine | |
a5d5b57e644bd1845331f43920ecb928120a9e55 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Al_Herpin | |
d05a14dd89071b7edfe117e2ff26bceb2a6d151c | wikidoc | Ketotifen | Ketotifen
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10ca27d788d9852ae6ea4386a0150a65584177e7 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Albumen | |
087417c5b03054ef18502af849c548d5e4624f47 | wikidoc | Alectinib | Alectinib
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# Disclaimer
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bd4213ba921081778af22c5b79f72f16e08fa460 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Alefacept | |
d9d3518fde78e5762ae61c1104921aaff895c836 | wikidoc | 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 ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Alesse-28 | |
0b9d0402dfb52cfa1ab038d190eb177bfd0b818d | wikidoc | Alfuzosin | Alfuzosin
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WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be an educational tool, not a tool for any form of healthcare delivery. The educational content on 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
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75b20ed018081c2d6f025acd068583c514ca6907 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Algorithm | |
4335b813c46c949cfb15b49305395123915283a4 | wikidoc | Aliskiren | Aliskiren
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e899a8e485cfa69f5bbf5d7abffae247c8e290e5 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Alkalosis | |
7da6171b0b3e8c8bab23dae69117f3ac796dc5b8 | wikidoc | 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
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# Overview
Vulvovaginitis, a common condition for which women seek medical care, accounts for greater than ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Allergic_vaginitis | |
cdf9c43c07fec306c15fd7d413b6cf4e6a78347a | wikidoc | 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)... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Allergies | |
4f78fd5b21346569a4c1705e890e5db147510962 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Allodynia | |
e4d536a8c53aebec4d3b4c2fbe13dc4ff405b9b6 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Allogeneic | |
e50d600eb0e71cfe80664222f646eb3041530f68 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Allophone | |
97c2e2d1960ca90b0b6e92047a4104805fd994c3 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Alloplant | |
f650f30d2de2c6bb5c5f442325ad1279626fbdf7 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Allotrope | |
bdf3ed10d1f6d77d6ff4be64efc21f20e6e92e86 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Almitrine | |
76c26bc443c19660cd5ee7d019910fe286532c7b | wikidoc | 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
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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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Aloe_Vera | |
56f4fa6c8162078957c6149f77e0d00109db97e2 | wikidoc | Bisacodyl | Bisacodyl
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3d0cfbf5cdc391a81bb982a379283560838c5838 | wikidoc | Alosetron | Alosetron
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a0d789316a6999f9b9a30c5f576d511db82800dd | wikidoc | Alpelisib | Alpelisib
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1ee56cde5589ff24bb27621ebf0a9d95a30bf348 | wikidoc | 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 ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Alpha-GPC | |
ee2f997d876553833271cedb09d63f18e0cdb511 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Alphameprodine | |
3ed7cfd72a7a47628c36519dad9b4c03b7da9bd0 | wikidoc | 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
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# 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Aluminium | |
07eb6430ae0f9fa511a0103412eb6bcd9d18df0b | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Alveolata | |
85c0df3a88616979262e63e5c01ca03b51594c31 | wikidoc | Alvimopan | Alvimopan
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a6d3db494e82c7690a8f7304df48fe314829b618 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Amatoxins | |
70db7d0ae3549975692888b23f9b81214fe5bd58 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ambien_CR | |
1c9bcdbe1676f9ed6cf215ad492cbdb37decd792 | wikidoc | 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
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# 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 ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Amblyopia | |
60d0d35565ee97f9db9e7ca5b51ee3e879f61e99 | wikidoc | 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 ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ames_Test | |
7afbc46142cd515165e1b0f5e78ed12d31c97d4a | wikidoc | Etomidate | Etomidate
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7d11fad73a0afe361a745d8d14e34bde8ccc810a | wikidoc | Amiloride | Amiloride
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e09c543fd728d593e228bca1ef972b1e54ee41ba | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Amlexanox | |
b705cecec1714d93b6f3ec9f0b9d16e02bcf8c28 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ammonoids | |
c3e7cb67a7eb36a8c2eb4d9071ee24260c1bbe52 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Amoebozoa | |
13d8178cb96e4177fb81864744beaa9cb9346e43 | wikidoc | Amoxapine | Amoxapine
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2f460c1e49f9a10026aca04c98d28b404b885b9a | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Amputation_of_penis | |
fc19c1780cc84979c61ebe8eb95c34a6632125df | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Amrubicin | |
8782c29c130ff1660245e02f907e8d62f84f6bae | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Amy_Bloom | |
2da7e0d76e2ca9bdc0c103e600d7be292f8e6a16 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Amyotonia_congenita | |
9bf7e3e4a753e36e2a62a154dbcbeb8d428f8525 | wikidoc | 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
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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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Anabasine | |
8b76fac063b332249cc099bf43328c3865a82394 | wikidoc | 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
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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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Anabolic | |
cb7bde147e8f81a3e3a1a02cbce786cb02a0ac79 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Analgesia | |
816bda217bf1549dc13e901a212633a4e4b087df | wikidoc | Capsaicin | Capsaicin
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4eae2945b6d68fea57c7dd88d580dc64d1e95f3f | wikidoc | 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
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# 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Anaplasia | |
fdc89da041346e268ba9fe376dfcd28db613724a | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Andrology | |
02b5ac86c5ad2f68bf9c4cabac156fe2c8e98206 | wikidoc | 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
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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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Androtomy | |
70e8d3e5cd3fc3387ec9d289fd0840c030bcb869 | wikidoc | 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
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# 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Angiogram | |
dc845f6212de90648b665851bcc07bff97598800 | wikidoc | 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
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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, ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Angiology | |
ef700ca1a9af23489958d22c6b5473eeaed312fa | wikidoc | 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
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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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Angioplasty_guidewire | |
db9f0fec716f12df4b2196809d9230096dd7b84c | wikidoc | 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
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# 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Animal_cell | |
c71dcbafed755961bf83f51bb61637e8268eb586 | wikidoc | 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
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# 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Anion_Gap | |
35a9c24a13b431e219479d4c7560a6c5a0650a74 | wikidoc | 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
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# 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Annoyance | |
b5f58f7ba0237b63d3d0a6e582ccaf7eaaf47ca9 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Anorectic | |
f6730d7cde10737aae0fdc571719c25f94b83b6e | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Anosmin-1 | |
c4f3398221f768627ddc8279da800f4b4765c216 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ant_chalk | |
7210eed0fdc13e944fae4ff938957b9fc0f23cb5 | wikidoc | 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
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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 ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Antenatal | |
fd9ecc627757945859a2e9ee7f5ab080fa9d12f6 | wikidoc | Anthralin | Anthralin
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2e0b8f67465eb92949d1a6db4c69ce39fe4f819d | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Antilog | |
61bdbb635aeaaeaf7dda315b94bdd716cbf581da | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Antiperspirant | |
d5b16d9305c6171c1d031b406a2f0bf647d5e990 | wikidoc | Phenazone | Phenazone
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d44f29a8649244efed4200a6257659129ed0bd71 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Antisense | |
94b4d06db082d991d475535eb5bc19e68bb2c039 | wikidoc | 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
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# 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Antitrematodals | |
cfba53febbead5ac8735790d7d2dc2a03175dec9 | wikidoc | 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Antivenin | |
7065153b81ae20b17a9569c24604aff2284cf923 | wikidoc | 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 ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Antivenom | |
6a2db4a47f7f7d5af2a90e9497c12f9538249c67 | wikidoc | Meclizine | Meclizine
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WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be an... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Antivert | |
4dd7c757342d36492bc51c1089bbf117cbdd6744 | wikidoc | 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
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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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Apex_beat | |
64f7ae32afa38836544ec21613338847cdcb32b5 | wikidoc | 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
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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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Apheresis | |
de623a114e91937fc63ed4eab735b49692d805c9 | wikidoc | 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 ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Apophenia | |
159bdb4587f3ec99e822e22ee63854d591e20753 | wikidoc | 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
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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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Apoptosis | |
b208763a6f843fbf7fdc5013f9336d8636e76474 | wikidoc | 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
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# 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Appendage |
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