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e0899e944502d538542aaa91b8543ec1eb6784b8 | wikidoc | Myoglobin | Myoglobin
Myoglobin (symbol Mb or MB) is an iron- and oxygen-binding protein found in the muscle tissue of vertebrates in general and in almost all mammals. It is distantly related to hemoglobin which is the iron- and oxygen-binding protein in blood, specifically in the red blood cells. In humans, myoglobin is only fou... | Myoglobin
Myoglobin (symbol Mb or MB) is an iron- and oxygen-binding protein found in the muscle tissue of vertebrates in general and in almost all mammals. It is distantly related to hemoglobin[1] which is the iron- and oxygen-binding protein in blood, specifically in the red blood cells. In humans, myoglobin is only... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ddx:Myoglobin | |
8a9518b028c3bbcb4f169aa42ce36a635dce534d | wikidoc | Nystagmus | Nystagmus
# Overview
Nystagmus is involuntary eye movement that can be part of either the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) or a pathological process. It is characterized by alternating smooth pursuit in one direction and saccadic movement in the other direction.
# Pathophysiology
Nystagmus can be caused by subsequent fo... | Nystagmus
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shankar Kumar, M.B.B.S. [3]]
# Overview
Nystagmus is involuntary eye movement that can be part of either the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) or a pathological process. It is characterized by alterna... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ddx:Nystagmus | |
697636176dab6759926d5af13cd394de8076e130 | wikidoc | Phosphate | Phosphate
# Overview
A phosphate, in inorganic chemistry, is a salt of phosphoric acid. In organic chemistry, a phosphate, or organophosphate, is an ester of phosphoric acid. Phosphates are important in biochemistry and biogeochemistry or ecology.
# Chemical properties
The phosphate ion is a polyatomic ion with the e... | Phosphate
Editor-In-Chief: Henry A. Hoff
# Overview
A phosphate, in inorganic chemistry, is a salt of phosphoric acid. In organic chemistry, a phosphate, or organophosphate, is an ester of phosphoric acid. Phosphates are important in biochemistry and biogeochemistry or ecology.
# Chemical properties
The phosphate io... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ddx:Phosphate | |
005b36dd76ea449dee8806a4a054ed7598a68c36 | wikidoc | Prolactin | Prolactin
Prolactin (PRL), also known as luteotropic hormone or luteotropin, is a protein that is best known for its role in enabling mammals, usually females, to produce milk. It is influential in over 300 separate processes in various vertebrates, including humans. Prolactin is secreted from the pituitary gland in re... | Prolactin
Prolactin (PRL), also known as luteotropic hormone or luteotropin, is a protein that is best known for its role in enabling mammals, usually females, to produce milk. It is influential in over 300 separate processes in various vertebrates, including humans.[1] Prolactin is secreted from the pituitary gland i... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ddx:Prolactin | |
3815f04307dd8028bbef1b48710f8fe40298bc98 | wikidoc | Toothache | Toothache
Irritation at the nerve root of a tooth is characterized as toothache. Dental pain is caused primarily by injury, decay, infection or tooth loss. Pain that is believed to be in the tooth could actually be from the temporomandibular joint, cardiac or ear problems.
# Diagnosis
# Physical Examination
- Tooth m... | Toothache
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Irritation at the nerve root of a tooth is characterized as toothache. Dental pain is caused primarily by injury, decay, infection or tooth loss. Pain that is believed to be in the tooth could actually be from the temporomandibular jo... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ddx:Toothache | |
c4528fce1eca156e576b362fe2ea444707ccae14 | wikidoc | Deaf-mute | Deaf-mute
# Overview
Deaf-mute was a term historically used by hearing people to identify a person who was deaf and could not speak. In the past "deaf-mute" was socially acceptable, usually to describe deaf people who use a signed language, but is now considered offensive (similar to the way that "colored" was once us... | Deaf-mute
# Overview
Deaf-mute was a term historically used by hearing people to identify a person who was deaf and could not speak. In the past "deaf-mute" was socially acceptable, usually to describe deaf people who use a signed language, but is now considered offensive (similar to the way that "colored" was once us... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Deaf-mute | |
f4b37cf02ae842d080a5e8ad7ff9a4daaa9bb080 | wikidoc | Dean Burk | Dean Burk
Dean Burk (March 21, 1904 - Oct. 6 1988) was a co-discoverer of biotin, medical researcher, and a cancer researcher at the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute and the National Cancer Institute .
He entered the University of California at Davis at the age of 15. A year later, he transferred to the University of Californi... | Dean Burk
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Dean Burk (March 21, 1904 - Oct. 6 1988) was a co-discoverer of biotin, medical researcher, and a cancer researcher at the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute and the National Cancer Institute .
He entered the University of California at Davis at the age of 15. A year later, he transferred to t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dean_Burk | |
3fb50d4eb654aa3ce016833770a5174b402d6d63 | wikidoc | Debulking | Debulking
# Overview
In interventional cardiology, the term debulking refers to the removal of plaque and thrombus from a blockage or lesion. Devices such as directional and rotational atherectomy are debulking devices.
Debulking is the surgical removal of part of a malignant tumour which cannot be completely excised,... | Debulking
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
In interventional cardiology, the term debulking refers to the removal of plaque and thrombus from a blockage or lesion. Devices such as directional and rotational atherectomy are debulking devices.
Debulking is the surgical removal of part of a ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Debulking | |
efd66d7d63a2ff039e58fbd01745fa9c8a51ba3d | wikidoc | Decametre | Decametre
A decametre also dekametre (American spelling: dekameter, earlier decameter symbol dam) is a very rarely used unit of length in the metric system, equal to ten metres, the SI base unit of length. It can be written in scientific notation as 1 E+1 m (exponential notation) — meaning 10 × 1 m.
This measure is in... | Decametre
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A decametre also dekametre (American spelling: dekameter, earlier decameter symbol dam) is a very rarely used unit of length in the metric system, equal to ten metres, the SI base unit of length. It can be written in scientific notation as 1 E+1 m (exponential notation) — meaning 10 ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Decametre | |
18dc782d6b1fa45c411ffe8542347eda56950100 | wikidoc | Decoction | Decoction
A decoction is a method of extraction of herbal or plant material, which includes, but is not limited to: Stems, roots, bark, and rhizomes.
Some teas are decoctions. Likewise, the term is used colloquially in South India to refer to black coffee prepared by the traditional method. Decoctions, however, diff... | Decoction
A decoction is a method of extraction of herbal or plant material, which includes, but is not limited to: Stems, roots, bark, and rhizomes.
Some teas are decoctions. Likewise, the term is used colloquially in South India to refer to black coffee prepared by the traditional method. Decoctions, however, dif... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Decoction | |
f4363697211a706fb3242884f6dbadc8e3395449 | wikidoc | Deep vein | Deep vein
# Overview
Deep vein is a term used to describe a vein that is deep in the body. It is used to differentiate deep veins from veins which are close to the surface, also known as superficial veins.
Deep veins are almost always beside an artery with the same name (e.g. the femoral vein is beside the femoral ar... | Deep vein
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Deep vein is a term used to describe a vein that is deep in the body. It is used to differentiate deep veins from veins which are close to the surface, also known as superficial veins.
Deep veins are almost always beside an artery with the same ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Deep_vein | |
902e62eeda82e34ea3f54ebc40c1bb3cf6bbe3af | wikidoc | Deformity | Deformity
A deformity, dysmorphism, or dysmorphic feature is a major difference in the shape of the body a body part, or a body organ (internal or external) compared to the average shape for the part in question.
Deformity may arise from numerous causes:
- A genetic mutation
- Damage to the fetus or uterus
- Complicati... | Deformity
A deformity, dysmorphism, or dysmorphic feature is a major difference in the shape of the body a body part, or a body organ (internal or external) compared to the average shape for the part in question.
Deformity may arise from numerous causes:
- A genetic mutation
- Damage to the fetus or uterus
- Complicat... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Deformities | |
8dee91cf77a601bc319f8dd1463fd18eddca0dd9 | wikidoc | Degarelix | Degarelix
# 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... | Degarelix
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aparna Vuppala, 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 intended t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Degarelix | |
317cedbe7619d545bfc78f7ae62b191df2dc2da3 | wikidoc | Degloving | Degloving
Degloving is a type of injury wherein an extensive section of skin is completely torn off the underlying tissue, severing its blood supply. It is named by analogy to the process of removing a glove.
Typically, degloving injuries affect the extremities and limbs; this is because any injury which would induce d... | Degloving
Degloving is a type of injury wherein an extensive section of skin is completely torn off the underlying tissue, severing its blood supply. It is named by analogy to the process of removing a glove.
Typically, degloving injuries affect the extremities and limbs; this is because any injury which would induce ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Degloving | |
258e8fe85e197dfedf4923bd31fb571486d9a9dc | wikidoc | Delamanid | Delamanid
# Overview
Delamanid (USAN, codenamed OPC-67683) is an experimental drug for the treatment of multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis. It works by blocking the synthesis of mycolic acids in Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the organism which causes tuberculosis, thus destabilising its cell wall.
In phase II clinical tr... | Delamanid
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Delamanid (USAN, codenamed OPC-67683) is an experimental drug for the treatment of multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis. It works by blocking the synthesis of mycolic acids in Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the organism which causes tuberculosis, thus ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Delamanid | |
3a28e67772e7a6a7f56ad3b8312d8eafb9faad7e | wikidoc | Deliriant | Deliriant
The deliriants (or anticholinergics) are a special class of acetylcholine-inhibitor dissociatives. The name comes from their primary effect of inducing a medical state of frank delirium, characterized by stupor, utter confusion, confabulation, and regression to "phantom" behaviors such as disrobing and plucki... | Deliriant
The deliriants (or anticholinergics) are a special class of acetylcholine-inhibitor dissociatives. The name comes from their primary effect of inducing a medical state of frank delirium, characterized by stupor, utter confusion, confabulation, and regression to "phantom" behaviors such as disrobing and pluck... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Deliriant | |
34d9dd7783912f5b1a47f4b458ca30b559d9c207 | wikidoc | Delta ray | Delta ray
A delta ray is sometimes used to describe any recoil particle that causes secondary ionization. The term was coined by J.J. Thomson. It is entirely unrelated to the family of subatomic particles named delta baryon. The term is rarely used today.
# Characteristics
A delta ray is characterized by very fast el... | Delta ray
A delta ray is sometimes used to describe any recoil particle that causes secondary ionization. The term was coined by J.J. Thomson. It is entirely unrelated to the family of subatomic particles named delta baryon. The term is rarely used today.
# Characteristics
A delta ray is characterized by very fast e... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Delta_ray | |
9df94ed001861ba1411ff2b1dc04f5f5c2fe61f9 | wikidoc | Dendrimer | Dendrimer
# Overview
Dendrimers are repeatedly branched molecules. The huge number of papers on dendritic architectures such as dendrimers, dendronized, hyperbranched and brush-polymers has generated a vast variety of inconsistent terms and definitions making a clear and concise unfolding of this topic highly difficul... | Dendrimer
# Overview
Dendrimers are repeatedly branched molecules. The huge number of papers on dendritic architectures such as dendrimers, dendronized, hyperbranched and brush-polymers has generated a vast variety of inconsistent terms and definitions making a clear and concise unfolding of this topic highly difficul... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dendrimer | |
1799bd5a4ee748f66a1ce3eefa85159b1f81b5a8 | wikidoc | Denosumab | Denosumab
# 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... | Denosumab
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]; Sree Teja Yelamanchili, MBBS [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 provide... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Denosumab | |
f803457150d6ce3bdbc272fae2181dba16b1b1c1 | wikidoc | Dentition | Dentition
# Overview
Dentition is the development of teeth and their arrangement in the mouth.
All mammals except the monotremes, the edentates, the pangolins, and the cetaceans have up to four distinct types of teeth, with a maximum number for each. These are the incisor (cutting), the canine, the premolar, and the m... | Dentition
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Dentition is the development of teeth and their arrangement in the mouth.
All mammals except the monotremes, the edentates, the pangolins, and the cetaceans have up to four distinct types of teeth, with a maximum number for each. These are the in... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dental_formula | |
669db27183723e51829103688af61734c5c72766 | wikidoc | Dentistry | Dentistry
# Overview
Dentistry is the "evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment (nonsurgical, surgical or related procedures) of diseases, disorders and/or conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and/or the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body". Those in the practic... | Dentistry
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Dentistry is the "evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment (nonsurgical, surgical or related procedures) of diseases, disorders and/or conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and/or the adjacent and associated structures and t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dental_specialties | |
be3abc104dd605dcbf3043727be3d57213f9721c | wikidoc | Denturist | Denturist
# Overview
A Dental prosthetist or Denturist is a form of dental technician who constructs removable oral prosthesis (dentures) direct to the patient.
They are also known as registered clinical dental technicians in some countries. The major difference from a dental technician is that dental prosthetists do ... | Denturist
# Overview
A Dental prosthetist or Denturist is a form of dental technician who constructs removable oral prosthesis (dentures) direct to the patient.[1]
They are also known as registered clinical dental technicians in some countries. The major difference from a dental technician is that dental prosthetists ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Denturist | |
ff60e82a4444ef161ecabafacaddd889034ed20d | wikidoc | Vomitoxin | Vomitoxin
Vomitoxin, also known as deoxynivalenol (DON), is a type B trichothecene, an epoxy-sesquiterpeneoid. This mycotoxin occurs predominantly in grains such as wheat, barley, oats, rye, and maize, and less often in rice, sorghum, and triticale. The occurrence of deoxynivalenol is associated primarily with Fusarium... | Vomitoxin
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Vomitoxin, also known as deoxynivalenol (DON), is a type B trichothecene, an epoxy-sesquiterpeneoid. This mycotoxin occurs predominantly in grains such as wheat, barley, oats, rye, and maize, and less often in rice, sorghum, and triticale. The occurrence of deoxynivalenol is associated p... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Deoxynivalenol | |
5f1793086c713de16ee07f9129beabd5138f7ec6 | wikidoc | Deracoxib | Deracoxib
Deracoxib is a non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug of the coxib class.
# Indications and use
Deracoxib is commonly indicated for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in dogs. It is not approved or recommended for use of pain control in cats.
# Dosage
Postoperative Pain Reli... | Deracoxib
Deracoxib is a non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug of the coxib class.
# Indications and use
Deracoxib is commonly indicated for the control of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in dogs. It is not approved or recommended for use of pain control in cats.
# Dosage
Postoperative Pain Rel... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Deracoxib | |
1121a2c8c49ae91c732f8da9a56b7c5fa531edaf | wikidoc | DermAtlas | DermAtlas
DermAtlas is an open access web site devoted to dermatology that is hosted by Johns Hopkins University. Its goal is to build a large high quality dermatologic atlas, a database of images of skin conditions, and it encourages its users to submit their dermatology images and links for inclusion.
It is edited i... | DermAtlas
DermAtlas is an open access web site devoted to dermatology that is hosted by Johns Hopkins University. Its goal is to build a large high quality dermatologic atlas, a database of images of skin conditions, and it encourages its users to submit their dermatology images and links for inclusion.
It is edited ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/DermAtlas | |
db7f59b3cefd640a2eee9d942bc456954796d85a | wikidoc | Dermcidin | Dermcidin
Dermicidin, also known as proteolysis-inducing factor (PIF), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DCD gene. It is an anti-microbial peptide secreted by human eccrine sweat glands onto the skin as a part of the innate host defense of the immune system. It is also involved in proteolysis.
# Function
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Dermicidin, also known as proteolysis-inducing factor (PIF), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DCD gene.[1][2] It is an anti-microbial peptide[2] secreted by human eccrine sweat glands onto the skin as a part of the innate host defense of the immune system. It is also involved in proteolysis.[2]... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dermcidin | |
9d275b59502d2a79e811d629ea9bfb711058e1ce | wikidoc | Desiccant | Desiccant
A desiccant is a hygroscopic substance that induces or sustains a state of dryness (desiccation) in its local vicinity in a moderately-well sealed container.
Commonly encountered pre-packaged desiccants are solids, and work through absorption or adsorption of water, or a combination of the two. Desiccants for... | Desiccant
A desiccant is a hygroscopic substance that induces or sustains a state of dryness (desiccation) in its local vicinity in a moderately-well sealed container.
Commonly encountered pre-packaged desiccants are solids, and work through absorption or adsorption of water, or a combination of the two. Desiccants fo... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Desiccant | |
24436314000a7117ca1c4e1052ae151311779045 | wikidoc | Desirudin | Desirudin
# 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... | Desirudin
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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Desirudin | |
d751f07960728e308be210b2bcd6e5998e8cfce2 | wikidoc | Desmosome | Desmosome
# Overview
A desmosome, also known as macula adherens (Latin: adhering spot), is a cell structure specialized for cell-to-cell adhesion. A type of junctional complex, they are localized spot-like adhesions randomly arranged on the lateral sides of plasma membranes.
Desmosomes help to resist shearing forces a... | Desmosome
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
A desmosome, also known as macula adherens (Latin: adhering spot), is a cell structure specialized for cell-to-cell adhesion. A type of junctional complex, they are localized spot-like adhesions randomly arranged on the lateral sides of plasma me... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Desmosome | |
9aacf7dfe3dce7144dda36bced1adbc1d43e61d4 | wikidoc | Trazodone | Trazodone
- Immediate-release tablets, initial 150 mg/day orally in divided doses; may increase dosage by 50 mg/day every 3 to 4 days; MAX, 400 mg/day for outpatients and 600 mg/day for inpatients.
- Extended-release tablets, initial 150 mg Orally once daily in the evening, preferably at bedtime; may increase by 75 mg ... | Trazodone
- Immediate-release tablets, initial 150 mg/day orally in divided doses; may increase dosage by 50 mg/day every 3 to 4 days; MAX, 400 mg/day for outpatients and 600 mg/day for inpatients.
- Extended-release tablets, initial 150 mg Orally once daily in the evening, preferably at bedtime; may increase by 75 mg... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Desyrel | |
76b6c14e3fa298594b74d8b00e54eaa7992d9cb1 | wikidoc | Detergent | Detergent
# Overview
Detergent is a compound, or a mixture of compounds, intended to assist cleaning. The term is often used to differentiate between soap and other chemical surfactants used for cleaning purposes.
# Composition
Detergents, especially those made for use with water, often include different components s... | Detergent
# Overview
Detergent is a compound, or a mixture of compounds, intended to assist cleaning. The term is often used to differentiate between soap and other chemical surfactants used for cleaning purposes.
# Composition
Detergents, especially those made for use with water, often include different components s... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Detergent | |
100a7360e7a88762661f41f165f6cadcf1bd4d67 | wikidoc | Deuterium | Deuterium
Deuterium, also called heavy hydrogen, is a stable isotope of hydrogen with a natural abundance in the oceans of Earth of approximately one atom in 6500 of hydrogen (~154 PPM). Deuterium thus accounts for approximately 0.015% (on a weight basis, 0.030%) of all naturally occurring hydrogen in the oceans on Ear... | Deuterium
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Deuterium, also called heavy hydrogen, is a stable isotope of hydrogen with a natural abundance in the oceans of Earth of approximately one atom in 6500 of hydrogen (~154 PPM). Deuterium thus accounts for approximately 0.015% (on a weight basis, 0.030%) of all naturally occurring hydrogen in the... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Deuterium | |
208f3ba8d9b25d41bdb2f00284e8ee959c1cb19e | wikidoc | Dew point | Dew point
The dew point (sometimes spelled dewpoint) is the temperature to which a given parcel of air must be cooled, at constant barometric pressure, for water vapor to condense into water. The condensed water is called dew. The dew point is a saturation point.
When the dew point temperature falls below freezing it i... | Dew point
The dew point (sometimes spelled dewpoint) is the temperature to which a given parcel of air must be cooled, at constant barometric pressure, for water vapor to condense into water. The condensed water is called dew. The dew point is a saturation point.
When the dew point temperature falls below freezing it ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dew_point | |
99dba05f74ceed7e5befd2491a86920931ae3389 | wikidoc | Diacerein | Diacerein
# Overview
Diacerein (INN), also known as diacetylrhein, is a slow-acting medicine of the class anthraquinone used to treat joint diseases such as osteoarthritis (swelling and pain in the joints). It works by inhibiting interleukin-1 beta. A 2005 Cochrane review found diacerein to be slightly, but significan... | Diacerein
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Diacerein (INN), also known as diacetylrhein, is a slow-acting medicine of the class anthraquinone used to treat joint diseases such as osteoarthritis (swelling and pain in the joints).[1] It works by inhibiting interleukin-1 beta. A 2005 Cochran... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Diacerein | |
1e8489f67e6dbc45615335497f1230771f1e2268 | wikidoc | Diagnosis | Diagnosis
# Overview
In general, diagnosis (plural diagnoses) has two distinct dictionary definitions. The first definition is "the recognition of a disease or condition by its outward signs and symptoms", while the second definition is "the analysis of the underlying physiological/biochemical cause(s) of a disease or... | Diagnosis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Sumanth Khadke, MD[2]
# Overview
In general, diagnosis (plural diagnoses) has two distinct dictionary definitions. The first definition is "the recognition of a disease or condition by its outward signs and symptoms",... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Diagnose | |
5a3dae39cc4a7b2ff5bae4ac3fcc12d25b1e5fb3 | wikidoc | Dianazene | Dianazene
Dianazene was the name given by L. Ron Hubbard to a vitamin supplement containing iron, Vitamin C, and various B vitamins, including especially large doses of niacin. Hubbard promoted it as a form of protection against radiation poisoning during the 1950s, saying that "Dianazene runs out radiation - or what ... | Dianazene
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Dianazene was the name given by L. Ron Hubbard to a vitamin supplement containing iron, Vitamin C, and various B vitamins, including especially large doses of niacin. Hubbard promoted it as a form of protection against radiation poisoning during the 1950s, saying that "Dianazene r... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dianazene | |
66ef1760efefbe9fc17f6abb58558166a5411cc8 | wikidoc | Diazoxide | Diazoxide
# 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... | Diazoxide
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]
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b4331b966ee7b3bdf600c97ecf98a59abafff641 | wikidoc | Dibucaine | Dibucaine
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24ebd13a8978ccff1bbdf304c41557d706f8ae89 | wikidoc | Dichogamy | Dichogamy
# Overview
Dichogamy is the separation in time of gender expression in a hermaphroditic organism, a characteristic of some fishes, gastropods, and most flowering plants.
# In flowering plants
In the context of the flowering plants (angiosperms), there are two forms of dichogamy: protogyny—female function pr... | Dichogamy
# Overview
Dichogamy is the separation in time of gender expression in a hermaphroditic organism, a characteristic of some fishes, gastropods, and most flowering plants.
# In flowering plants
In the context of the flowering plants (angiosperms), there are two forms of dichogamy: protogyny—female function pr... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dichogamy | |
b6f1402302f77f18052ad58ff76e33be7df9afba | wikidoc | Dicumarol | Dicumarol
# Overview
Dicoumarol (INN) or dicumarol (USAN) is a naturally occurring anticoagulant that functions as a functional vitamin K depleter (similar to warfarin, a drug that dicoumarol inspired). It is also used in biochemical experiments as an inhibitor of reductases.
Dicoumarol is a natural chemical substance... | Dicumarol
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Dicoumarol (INN) or dicumarol (USAN) is a naturally occurring anticoagulant that functions as a functional vitamin K depleter (similar to warfarin, a drug that dicoumarol inspired). It is also used in biochemi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dicoumarol | |
bf5252c7a5badf223d3a0778c4da4d78a35b5b15 | wikidoc | Dictamnus | Dictamnus
Dictamnus is a genus of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae, with a single species, Dictamnus albus. It is known variously as Burning-bush, False Dittany, White Dittany, and Gas-plant. It is a perennial herb, native to southern Europe, north Africa and southern and central Asia.
# Description
This plant g... | Dictamnus
Dictamnus is a genus of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae, with a single species, Dictamnus albus. It is known variously as Burning-bush, False Dittany, White Dittany, and Gas-plant. It is a perennial herb, native to southern Europe, north Africa and southern and central Asia.
# Description
This plant ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dictamnus | |
f17c945890ab6a59299f797183c4cdb093042864 | wikidoc | Dienogest | Dienogest
Dienogest is an orally active synthetic progesterone (or progestin). It is available for use as an oral contraceptive in combination with ethinylestradiol. It has antiandrogenic activity and as a result can improve androgenic symptoms. It is a non-ethinylated progestin which is structurally related to testost... | Dienogest
Dienogest is an orally active synthetic progesterone (or progestin).[5] It is available for use as an oral contraceptive in combination with ethinylestradiol. It has antiandrogenic activity and as a result can improve androgenic symptoms.[2] It is a non-ethinylated progestin which is structurally related to ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dienogest | |
aef2634b256cfb9ba2c4291c55531f97537562d0 | wikidoc | Dietitian | Dietitian
A dietitian (sometimes spelled dietician) is an expert in food and nutrition. Dietitians help promote good health through proper eating. They also supervise the preparation and service of food, develop modified diets, participate in research, and educate individuals and groups on good nutritional habits. The ... | Dietitian
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
A dietitian (sometimes spelled dietician) is an expert in food and nutrition. Dietitians help promote good health through proper eating. They also supervise the preparation and service of food, develop modified diets, participate in research, and educate ind... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dietetics | |
e1c7553eb6a6dcb107d415b34d1d4889fa69799a | wikidoc | Difenoxin | Difenoxin
# Overview
Difenoxin (Motofen, R-15403) is a 4-phenylpiperidine derivative that is related to the opioid analgesic drug pethidine (meperidine) and more distantly related to alphaprodine and piritramide, and it is an active metabolite of the anti-diarrhoea drug diphenoxylate. Difenoxin et al. have a high peri... | Difenoxin
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Difenoxin (Motofen, R-15403) is a 4-phenylpiperidine derivative that is related to the opioid analgesic drug pethidine (meperidine) and more distantly related to alphaprodine and piritramide, and it is an active metabolite of the anti-diarrhoea d... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Difenoxin | |
ef1f40bca76f065a71b3216f5218b923d20c93c0 | wikidoc | Digitoxin | Digitoxin
# Overview
Digitoxin is a cardiac glycoside. It has similar structure and effects to digoxin (though the effects are longer-lasting). Unlike digoxin (which is eliminated from the body via the kidneys), it is eliminated via the liver, so could be used in patients with poor or erratic kidney function. Howeve... | Digitoxin
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Digitoxin is a cardiac glycoside. It has similar structure and effects to digoxin (though the effects are longer-lasting). Unlike digoxin (which is eliminated from the body via the kidneys), it is eliminated via the liver, so could be used in pa... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Digitoxin | |
0640879afda13aa633f861f729a09642ed1e3ad2 | wikidoc | Dimension | Dimension
In mathematics the dimension of a space is roughly defined as the mimimum number of coordinates needed to specify every point within it. Dimensions can be thought of as the axes in a Cartesian coordinate system, which in a three-dimensional system run left-right, up-down and forward-backward. A set of three c... | Dimension
In mathematics the dimension of a space is roughly defined as the mimimum number of coordinates needed to specify every point within it[1][2]. Dimensions can be thought of as the axes in a Cartesian coordinate system, which in a three-dimensional system run left-right, up-down and forward-backward. A set of ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dimension | |
c822d9094cbb3158f852266b6b42c2fb721d3549 | wikidoc | Valsartan | Valsartan
- When pregnancy is detected, discontinue valsartan as soon as possible.
- Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and death to the developing fetus.
## Hypertension
- Dosing information
- Recommended starting dosage: 80 mg or 160 mg PO qd when used as monotherapy in patients... | Valsartan
- When pregnancy is detected, discontinue valsartan as soon as possible.
- Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and death to the developing fetus.
### Hypertension
- Dosing information
- Recommended starting dosage: 80 mg or 160 mg PO qd when used as monotherapy in patien... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Diovan | |
1b7857c1e274c0f4573a23a67eed605b50517a29 | wikidoc | Diphallia | Diphallia
Steven C. Campbell, M.D., Ph.D.
# Overview
Diphallia, penile duplication (PD), diphallic terata, or diphallasparatus, is a medical condition in which a male infant is born with two penises. This is an extremely rare disorder with only approximately 100 cases of diphallia recorded since the first case report... | Diphallia
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Steven C. Campbell, M.D., Ph.D.
# Overview
Diphallia, penile duplication (PD), diphallic terata, or diphallasparatus, is a medical condition in which a male infant is born with two penises. This is an extremely rare disorder with only approximately 100 cases of diphallia recorded si... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Diphallia | |
a7f05f42acd5f38787b4510b12d799b0845a7350 | wikidoc | Diprobase | Diprobase
Diprobase is an emollient, specifically targeted at eczema and dermatitis. It is an occlusive emollient, meaning that it restores the layer of oil on the surface of the skin to slow water loss. This gives its tendency to make the applied area sticky.
# Ingredients
Diprobase contains no 'active ingredients'. ... | Diprobase
Diprobase is an emollient, specifically targeted at eczema and dermatitis. It is an occlusive emollient, meaning that it restores the layer of oil on the surface of the skin to slow water loss. This gives its tendency to make the applied area sticky.
# Ingredients
Diprobase contains no 'active ingredients'.... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Diprobase | |
4084729b3a8119ec0066d707b64877e90c1d322a | wikidoc | Diradical | Diradical
# Overview
A diradical in organic chemistry is a molecular species with two electrons occupying two degenerate molecular orbitals (MO) of the same energy . They are known by their higher reactivities and shorter lifetimes. In a broader definition diradicals are even-electron molecules that have one bond les... | Diradical
# Overview
A diradical in organic chemistry is a molecular species with two electrons occupying two degenerate molecular orbitals (MO) of the same energy [1] [2]. They are known by their higher reactivities and shorter lifetimes. In a broader definition diradicals are even-electron molecules that have one bo... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Diradical | |
1d5085862ececb3cd4ed34d13c0c446e7d3d347d | wikidoc | Disc slip | Disc slip
Ahmad Muneeb, MBBS
Synonyms and keywords: Intervertebral Disc Displacements; Disc Displacements, Intervertebral; Disc Displacement, Intervertebral; Intervertebral Disk Displacements; Disk Displacements, Intervertebral; Disk Displacement, Intervertebral; Intervertebral Disk Displacement; Disks, Prolapsed; Slip... | Disc slip
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Ahmad Muneeb, MBBS[2]
Synonyms and keywords: Intervertebral Disc Displacements; Disc Displacements, Intervertebral; Disc Displacement, Intervertebral; Intervertebral Disk Displacements; Disk Displacements, Intervertebral; Disk ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Disc_slip | |
5b0fd216361bebc0775c7efb1a656f48d19f8056 | wikidoc | Discharge | Discharge
# Overview
Discharge is an exudate draining from the wounds. It can be internal or external. It is formed from the serum.
# Classification
## Serous
(resembling serum)
- Clear or straw colored in appearance.
- Arises from protein and fluid in the tissue.
- Supports the healing process and contains protein,... | Discharge
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]
# Overview
Discharge is an exudate draining from the wounds. It can be internal or external. It is formed from the serum.
# Classification
## Serous
(resembling serum)
- Clear or straw... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Discharge | |
1bc1a0402fc424ffe43debd8d7e07da5bb57a3c8 | wikidoc | Distichia | Distichia
A distichia is an eyelash that arises from an abnormal spot on the eyelid of a dog. Distichiae usually exit from the duct of the meibomian gland at the eyelid margin. They are usually multiple and sometimes more than one arises from a duct. They can affect either the upper or lower eyelid and are usually b... | Distichia
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
A distichia is an eyelash that arises from an abnormal spot on the eyelid of a dog. Distichiae usually exit from the duct of the meibomian gland at the eyelid margin. They are usually multiple and sometimes more than one arises from a duct. They can affec... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Distichia | |
0fd0176924dc82ecd56dbe1d3409034fee5a802b | wikidoc | Dithranol | Dithranol
# Overview
Dithranol (INN) or Anthralin (USAN and former BAN) is a Hydroxyanthrone, anthracene derivative, medicine applied to the skin of people with psoriasis. It is available as creams, ointment or pastes in 0.1 to 2% stengths (Dithrocream®, Micanol® and Psorlin®).
# Pharmacology
Dithranol accumulates in... | Dithranol
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Dithranol (INN) or Anthralin (USAN and former BAN) is a Hydroxyanthrone, anthracene derivative, medicine applied to the skin of people with psoriasis. It is available as creams, ointment or pastes in 0.1 to 2% stengths (Dithrocream®, Micanol® and... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dithranol | |
bc5fa34359427595447d29c601b26b2fbeb6f284 | wikidoc | Docetaxel | Docetaxel
Docetaxel Injection should not be given to patients with bilirubin > upper limit of normal (ULN), or to patients with AST and/or ALT >1.5 x ULN concomitant with alkaline phosphatase >2.5 x ULN. Patients with elevations of bilirubin or abnormalities of transaminase concurrent with alkaline phosphatase are at i... | Docetaxel
Docetaxel Injection should not be given to patients with bilirubin > upper limit of normal (ULN), or to patients with AST and/or ALT >1.5 x ULN concomitant with alkaline phosphatase >2.5 x ULN. Patients with elevations of bilirubin or abnormalities of transaminase concurrent with alkaline phosphatase are at ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Docetaxel | |
74186b88a358413763ccbeb5ed9ef556a3be7d23 | wikidoc | Docosanol | Docosanol
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afdac58b04e024dc815debffdb6f78669b97dc0a | wikidoc | Doctorate | Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree that indicates a high, if not the highest, level of academic achievement. A terminal degree in most countries, some Central and Eastern European countries place the doctorate second only to the habilitation.
The term doctorate comes from the Latin docere, meaning "to teach", ... | Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree that indicates a high, if not the highest, level of academic achievement. A terminal degree in most countries, some Central and Eastern European countries place the doctorate second only to the habilitation.
The term doctorate comes from the Latin docere, meaning "to teach",... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Doctorate | |
181059d194742ea1cd84873c4281f95092a7d2ad | wikidoc | Dominance | Dominance
Dominance may refer to several different concepts:
- Coercion
- Coronary artery dominance, a description of how many of the three major branches supplying the posterior and inferior wall of the left ventricle from the right coronary artery (RCA) and how many arise from the circumflex artery (CX)
- Dominance (... | Dominance
Dominance may refer to several different concepts:
- Coercion
- Coronary artery dominance, a description of how many of the three major branches supplying the posterior and inferior wall of the left ventricle from the right coronary artery (RCA) and how many arise from the circumflex artery (CX)
- Dominance ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dominance | |
8befc4480fc255d1dab76f559682b9d791fbaab2 | wikidoc | Doripenem | Doripenem
# Disclaimer
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# Disclaimer
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b84939950ea6e8e4a6b87cee0fd2399260bfd7aa | wikidoc | Dosimetry | Dosimetry
# Overview
Radiation dosimetry is the calculation of absorbed dose in matter and tissue resulting from the exposure to ionizing radiation. It is a scientific subspecialty in the fields of health physics and medical physics that is focused on the calculation of internal and external doses from ionizing radia... | Dosimetry
# Overview
Radiation dosimetry is the calculation of absorbed dose in matter and tissue resulting from the exposure to ionizing radiation. It is a scientific subspecialty in the fields of health physics and medical physics that is focused on the calculation of internal and external doses from ionizing radia... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dosimetry | |
97a42c03428b024c7b16f1e804ac5a9ee5823747 | wikidoc | Dosulepin | Dosulepin
# Overview
Dosulepin (INN, BAN) formerly known as dothiepin (USAN), and marketed under the brand names Prothiaden, Dothep, Thaden, and Dopress, is a tricyclic antidepressant that is used in several European and South Asian countries, as well as Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. It is not used in the ... | Dosulepin
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Dosulepin (INN, BAN) formerly known as dothiepin (USAN), and marketed under the brand names Prothiaden, Dothep, Thaden, and Dopress, is a tricyclic antidepressant that is used in several European and South Asian countries, as well as Australia, S... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dosulepin | |
c5219be7268f05204a76f67190d49744afd49a96 | wikidoc | Dr Pepper | Dr Pepper
Dr Pepper is a caramel-colored, carbonated soft drink marketed in North America by Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages (CSAB), a unit of Cadbury Schweppes. The headquarters of CSAB are situated in Plano, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. The ownership of the trademark varies in other countries, although most non-... | Dr Pepper
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Dr Pepper is a caramel-colored, carbonated soft drink marketed in North America by Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages (CSAB), a unit of Cadbury Schweppes. The headquarters of CSAB are situated in Plano, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. The ownership of the trademark varies in other co... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dr_Pepper | |
3ed233b0436dbe11980e9b704f8eca96f7d74e84 | wikidoc | Droxidopa | Droxidopa
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5090242af4fa1ebc809ce5c0a406f81482be7bdd | wikidoc | Drug test | Drug test
# Overview
A drug test is commonly a technical examination of urine samples to determine the presence or absence of specified drugs or their metabolized traces.
# General information
Drug tests can be divided into two general groups. The first group is the kind most people are familiar with. This type of ... | Drug test
# Overview
A drug test is commonly a technical examination of urine samples to determine the presence or absence of specified drugs or their metabolized traces.
# General information
Drug tests can be divided into two general groups. The first group is the kind most people are familiar with. This type of ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Drug_test | |
84ef6ec340382c66b703a7a28ee640ca3183493f | wikidoc | Dry enema | Dry enema
A dry enema is an alternative technique for cleansing the human rectum either for reasons of health, or for sexual hygiene. It is accomplished by introducing a small amount of sterile lubricant into the rectum, resulting in a bowel movement more quickly and with less violence than can be achieved by an oral ... | Dry enema
A dry enema is an alternative technique for cleansing the human rectum either for reasons of health, or for sexual hygiene. It is accomplished by introducing a small amount of sterile lubricant into the rectum, resulting in a bowel movement more quickly and with less violence than can be achieved by an oral... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dry_enema | |
d1167ef199c0150fd0a7d62e871c4778eef8efa8 | wikidoc | Ductility | Ductility
Ductility is a mechanical property used to describe the extent to which materials can be deformed plastically without fracture. Ductility is the most important parameter to consider in metal forming operations such as rolling, extrusion, and drawing. Examples of highly ductile metals are silver, gold, copper,... | Ductility
Ductility is a mechanical property used to describe the extent to which materials can be deformed plastically without fracture. Ductility is the most important parameter to consider in metal forming operations such as rolling, extrusion, and drawing. Examples of highly ductile metals are silver, gold, copper... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ductile | |
ad1e174c95ad537f4b113d3f888a1710f7e2dc60 | wikidoc | Dupilumab | Dupilumab
# Disclaimer
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# Disclaimer
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30ca5689260efec1d452b5cc1aec9403d3ed72ad | wikidoc | Dust cell | Dust cell
A dust cell (or alveolar macrophage) is a type of macrophage found in the pulmonary alveolus, near the pneumocytes, but separated from the wall.
Activity of the dust cells is relatively high, because they are located at one of the major boundaries between the body and the outside world.
Dust cells are another... | Dust cell
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
A dust cell (or alveolar macrophage) is a type of macrophage found in the pulmonary alveolus, near the pneumocytes, but separated from the wall.
Activity of the dust cells is relatively high, because they are located at one o... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dust_cell | |
c886623664b2c4acdf18182c8145b766d786224a | wikidoc | Dynorphin | Dynorphin
Dynorphins (Dyn) are a class of opioid peptides that arise from the precursor protein prodynorphin. When prodynorphin is cleaved during processing by proprotein convertase 2 (PC2), multiple active peptides are released: dynorphin A, dynorphin B, and α/β-neo-endorphin. Depolarization of a neuron containing pr... | Dynorphin
Dynorphins (Dyn) are a class of opioid peptides that arise from the precursor protein prodynorphin. When prodynorphin is cleaved during processing by proprotein convertase 2 (PC2), multiple active peptides are released: dynorphin A, dynorphin B, and α/β-neo-endorphin.[1] Depolarization of a neuron containin... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dynorphin | |
49d6adb5c1778d5ee4a220706150fec4bb1d840b | wikidoc | Dysbindin | Dysbindin
Dysbindin, short for dystrobrevin-binding protein 1, is a protein constituent of the dystrophin-associated protein complex (DPC) of skeletal muscle cells. It is also a part of BLOC-1, or biogenesis of lysosome-related organelles complex 1. Dysbindin was discovered by the research group of Derek Blake via yeas... | Dysbindin
Dysbindin, short for dystrobrevin-binding protein 1, is a protein constituent of the dystrophin-associated protein complex (DPC) of skeletal muscle cells. It is also a part of BLOC-1, or biogenesis of lysosome-related organelles complex 1. Dysbindin was discovered by the research group of Derek Blake via yea... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dysbindin | |
1f4451c9286f562089a575719d537b49b93e6836 | wikidoc | Dysferlin | Dysferlin
Dysferlin also known as dystrophy-associated fer-1-like protein is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DYSF gene.
Dysferlin is linked with skeletal muscle repair. A defect in the DYSF gene, located on chromosome 2p12-14, results in several types of muscular dystrophy; including Miyoshi myopathy (MM), L... | Dysferlin
Dysferlin also known as dystrophy-associated fer-1-like protein is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DYSF gene.[1]
Dysferlin is linked with skeletal muscle repair.[2] A defect in the DYSF gene, located on chromosome 2p12-14, results in several types of muscular dystrophy; including Miyoshi myopathy ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dysferlin | |
49b3497ed5d966cbea44012035c7654580daa50a | wikidoc | Dysmetria | Dysmetria
# Overview
Dysmetria (Greek: "difficult to measure") is a condition that describes a lack of coordination of movement typified by the undershoot and/or overshoot of intended position with the hand, arm, leg, or eye. It is sometimes described as an inability to judge distance or scale .
(From the Online Medic... | Dysmetria
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Dysmetria (Greek: "difficult to measure") is a condition that describes a lack of coordination of movement typified by the undershoot and/or overshoot of intended position with the hand, arm, leg, or eye. It is sometimes d... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dysmetria | |
3b83af48b4dc31afd0cbcf5f067613c085f9502b | wikidoc | Dyssomnia | Dyssomnia
# Overview
Dyssomnias are a broad classification of sleeping disorder that make it difficult to get to sleep, or to stay sleeping.
Dyssomnias are primary disorders of initiating or maintaining sleep or of excessive sleepiness and are characterized by a disturbance in the amount, quality, or timing of sleep.
... | Dyssomnia
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Dyssomnias are a broad classification of sleeping disorder that make it difficult to get to sleep, or to stay sleeping.
Dyssomnias are primary disorders of initiating or maintaining sleep or of excessive sleepiness and are characterized by a dist... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dysomnia | |
a96cc72890077cafd4e4466af2b92c5bf2bfa793 | wikidoc | Dysphoria | Dysphoria
# Overview
Dysphoria (from Greek δύσφορος (dysphoros), from δυσ-, difficult, and φέρω, to bear) is generally characterized as an unpleasant or uncomfortable mood, such as sadness (depressed mood), anxiety, irritability, or restlessness. Etymologically, it is the opposite of euphoria.
Dysphoria refers only to... | Dysphoria
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Dysphoria (from Greek δύσφορος (dysphoros), from δυσ-, difficult, and φέρω, to bear) is generally characterized as an unpleasant or uncomfortable mood, such as sadness (depressed mood), anxiety, irritability, or restlessness.[1] Etymologically, i... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dysphoria | |
d7ac04f3e32e33019c3c14884caa8d23fd947bf4 | wikidoc | Dysplasia | Dysplasia
# Overview
Dysplasia (from Greek, roughly: "bad form") is a term used in pathology to refer to an abnormality in maturation of cells within a tissue. This generally consists of an expansion of immature cells, with a corresponding decrease in the number and location of mature cells. Dysplasia is often indicat... | Dysplasia
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Dysplasia (from Greek, roughly: "bad form") is a term used in pathology to refer to an abnormality in maturation of cells within a tissue. This generally consists of an expansion of immature cells, with a corresponding decrease in the number and ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dysplasia | |
203d9210cd2e41d084383582669b68392d3fbdc3 | wikidoc | Dysthymia | Dysthymia
Synonyms and keywords: Dysthymic disorder; persistent depressive disorder; double depression
# Overview
Dysthymia is a mood disorder that falls on the depression spectrum. It is characterized by the lack of enjoyment or pleasure, clinically referred to as anhedonia, that continues for an extended period. Dy... | Dysthymia
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vatsala Sharma; M.B.B.S[2]
Synonyms and keywords: Dysthymic disorder; persistent depressive disorder; double depression
# Overview
Dysthymia is a mood disorder that falls on the depression spectrum. It is characterized by th... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dysthymia | |
83387903108d332e36816dccb58bf26185e492d8 | wikidoc | E/a ratio | E/a ratio
# Overview
The E/A ratio is the ratio between early (E) and late (atrial - A) ventricular filling velocity.
The early (E) diastolic wave is caused by accumulation of blood in the atria during previous systole, and second, a late one created by atrial contraction (A).
In a young and compliant heart, early ven... | E/a ratio
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]
# Overview
The E/A ratio is the ratio between early (E) and late (atrial - A) ventricular filling velocity.
The early (E) diastolic wave is caused by accumulation of blood in the atria during previous systole, and second, a late one created by atrial contra... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/E/A_ratio | |
aac7ec891c7b4ad61f031125bcd2bc64d7dc1def | wikidoc | ECA stack | ECA stack
The ECA stack is a drug combination used as a stimulant and in weight loss. ECA is an acronym for ephedrine, caffeine, and aspirin.
# Mechanism of effect in weight loss
The effects of the ECA stack in weight loss are primarily due to the ephedrine component. Ephedrine acts both as a beta agonist and stimulat... | ECA stack
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The ECA stack is a drug combination used as a stimulant and in weight loss. ECA is an acronym for ephedrine, caffeine, and aspirin.
# Mechanism of effect in weight loss
The effects of the ECA stack in weight loss are primarily due to the ephedrine component. Ephedrine acts both as a beta a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/ECA_stack | |
0b4d77bffcf6f0c88ef84fd45b125cc4990dbacb | wikidoc | Echovirus | Echovirus
# Overview
An echovirus is a type of RNA virus that belongs to the genus Enterovirus of the Picornaviridae family. Echoviruses are found in the gastrointestinal tract (hence it being part of the enterovirus genus) and exposure to the virus causes other opportunistic infections and diseases.
# Historical Per... | Echovirus
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
An echovirus is a type of RNA virus that belongs to the genus Enterovirus of the Picornaviridae family.[1] Echoviruses are found in the gastrointestinal tract (hence it being part of the enterovirus genus) and exposure to the virus causes other o... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/ECHO_virus | |
e64a613950a049dd96eed83b3675b04f8c4183d1 | wikidoc | EC number | EC number
# Overview
The Enzyme Commission number (EC number) is a numerical classification scheme for enzymes, based on the chemical reactions they catalyze.
As a system of enzyme nomenclature, every EC number is associated with a recommended name for the respective enzyme.
Strictly speaking, EC numbers do not specif... | EC number
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
The Enzyme Commission number (EC number) is a numerical classification scheme for enzymes, based on the chemical reactions they catalyze.
As a system of enzyme nomenclature, every EC number is associated with a recommended name for the respective... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/EC_number | |
0bac933e57c26e6e342fe50623d613c5091e50cf | wikidoc | Enolase 2 | Enolase 2
Gamma-enolase, also known as enolase 2 (ENO2) or neuron specific enolase (NSE), is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ENO2 gene. Gamma-enolase is a phosphopyruvate hydratase.
Gamma-enolase is one of the three enolase isoenzymes found in mammals. This isoenzyme, a homodimer, is found in mature neurons ... | Enolase 2
Gamma-enolase, also known as enolase 2 (ENO2) or neuron specific enolase (NSE), is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ENO2 gene.[1][2] Gamma-enolase is a phosphopyruvate hydratase.
Gamma-enolase is one of the three enolase isoenzymes found in mammals. This isoenzyme, a homodimer, is found in mature n... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/ENO2 | |
c7b1fd19669b20743cfcca6fdefc0469732c21fb | wikidoc | Eagle III | Eagle III
Eagle III is an emergency air and ground transportation program operated by County Rescue Services, in partnership with Bellin Hospital, and St. Vincient Hospital, all in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Services are provided via ground ambulance, helicopter, turboprop or jet aircraft to and from medical facilities or ... | Eagle III
Eagle III is an emergency air and ground transportation program operated by County Rescue Services, in partnership with Bellin Hospital, and St. Vincient Hospital, all in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Services are provided via ground ambulance, helicopter, turboprop or jet aircraft to and from medical facilities or... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Eagle_III | |
d185e3f2f0bbf2b5f86feaee9b88a91063959637 | wikidoc | Ear canal | Ear canal
# Overview
The ear canal (external auditory meatus, external acoustic meatus), is a tube running from the outer ear to the middle ear. The human ear canal extends from the pinna to the eardrum and is about 26 mm in length and 7 mm in diameter.
# Size and shape
The human ear canal is approximately 26 mm long... | Ear canal
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
The ear canal (external auditory meatus, external acoustic meatus), is a tube running from the outer ear to the middle ear. The human ear canal extends from the pinna to the eardrum and is about 26 mm in length and 7 mm i... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ear_canal | |
97bc7588669af9066cd26e52b11a72ff302a6aa9 | wikidoc | Otoplasty | Otoplasty
# Overview
Otoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery to change the appearance of a person's external ears. Otoplasty can take many forms, such as bringing the ears closer to the head (often called ear pinning), reducing the size of very big ears, or reshaping various bends in the cartilage. Other reconstructive proc... | Otoplasty
Editors-In-Chief: Martin I. Newman, M.D., FACS, Cleveland Clinic Florida, [1]; Michel C. Samson, M.D., FRCSC, FACS [2]
# Overview
Otoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery to change the appearance of a person's external ears. Otoplasty can take many forms, such as bringing the ears closer to the head (often called... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ear_pinning | |
0178f2b732377ea9aaefd648c264347c09fc70eb | wikidoc | Early ACS | Early ACS
Tracking Information
First Received Date †
August 17, 2004
Last Updated Date
December 17, 2008
Start Date †
November 2004
Current Primary Outcome Measures †
(submitted: January 3, 2008)
Incidence of the composite of death, myocardial infarction (MI), recurrent ischemia requiring urgent revascularization (RI-U... | Early ACS
Tracking Information
First Received Date †
August 17, 2004
Last Updated Date
December 17, 2008
Start Date †
November 2004
Current Primary Outcome Measures †
(submitted: January 3, 2008)
Incidence of the composite of death, myocardial infarction (MI), recurrent ischemia requiring urgent revascularization (RI-... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Early_ACS | |
c441989feef698954951d601f375215f69d24357 | wikidoc | Echenacia | Echenacia
Echinacea is a herbal supplement that is supposed to boost the immune system and help calm mood.
The primary constituent responsible for its activity are large sugar molecules called polysaccharides.
Echinacea is a popular natural product all over the world, especially used to treat colds. | Echenacia
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Echinacea is a herbal supplement that is supposed to boost the immune system and help calm mood.
The primary constituent responsible for its activity are large sugar molecules called polysaccharides.
Echinacea is a popular natural product all over the world, especially used to treat colds.
T... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Echenacia | |
1b556931129c5821b08b2550c1e05559f12446e5 | wikidoc | Echinacea | Echinacea
Echinacea commonly called the Purple coneflowers, is a genus of nine species of herbaceous plants in the Family Asteraceae. All are strictly native to eastern and central North America. The plants have large showy heads of composite flowers, blooming from early to late summer. Some species are used in herba... | Echinacea
Echinacea commonly called the Purple coneflowers, is a genus of nine species of herbaceous plants in the Family Asteraceae. All are strictly native to eastern and central North America. The plants have large showy heads of composite flowers, blooming from early to late summer. Some species are used in herb... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Echinacea | |
0ffb85fad5c2114d718204b3078c6b685926fd57 | wikidoc | Echolalia | Echolalia
# Overview
Echolalia is the repetition of vocalizations made by another person. Echolalia is present in autism, Tourette syndrome, developmental disability, schizophrenia and, occasionally, other forms of psychopathology. When done involuntarily, it is considered a tic.
The word "echolalia" is derived from t... | Echolalia
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Echolalia is the repetition of vocalizations made by another person. Echolalia is present in autism, Tourette syndrome, developmental disability, schizophrenia and, occasionally, other forms of psychopathology. When done involuntarily, it is cons... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Echolalia | |
35fa5920423ab8dd28f5afed87d6e0e1f0840ac0 | wikidoc | Econazole | Econazole
# 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... | Econazole
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Adeel Jamil, M.D. [2]
# Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be an... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Econazole | |
97bb7ae2829f5e8387493ee4e59d9b14d6f03ba3 | wikidoc | Edaravone | Edaravone
# 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... | Edaravone
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sonya Gelfand, Anmol Pitliya, M.B.B.S. M.D.[2]
# Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. Wi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Edaravone | |
1aa64f997a1a53f9fe6fa56561702341b3ad59a7 | wikidoc | Ediacaran | Ediacaran
The Ediacaran Period (Template:IPAEng, named after the Ediacara Hills of South Australia) is the last geological period of the Neoproterozoic Era, just preceding the Cambrian Period of the Paleozoic Era. Its status as an official geological period was ratified in March 2004 by the International Union of Geolo... | Ediacaran
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The Ediacaran Period (Template:IPAEng, named after the Ediacara Hills of South Australia) is the last geological period of the Neoproterozoic Era, just preceding the Cambrian Period of the Paleozoic Era. Its status as an official geological period was ratified in March 2004 ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ediacaran | |
e2d2bffc087d761936aeac61cd0c7f2adcd96a61 | wikidoc | Education | Education
# Overview
Education encompasses both the teaching and learning of knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency. It thus focuses on the cultivation of skills, trades or professions, as well as mental, moral & aesthetic development.
Formal education consists of systematic instruction, teaching and trai... | Education
# Overview
Education encompasses both the teaching and learning of knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency. It thus focuses on the cultivation of skills, trades or professions, as well as mental, moral & aesthetic development.[1]
Formal education consists of systematic instruction, teaching and t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Education | |
9f4b1d49f17c8b28031c054fa435f7c10b5e48ad | wikidoc | Efavirenz | Efavirenz
# 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... | Efavirenz
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Alberto Plate [2]
# Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be an edu... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Efavirenz | |
407b1afbaa9121ee4581826be66fee1bb451945c | wikidoc | Prasugrel | Prasugrel
# 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... | Prasugrel
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]; Adeel Jamil, 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... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Effient | |
36f84fc1b50e0a4ab3b4c2a488e36ee30c472caf | wikidoc | Egg bound | Egg bound
In farming and animal husbandry, the term egg bound refers to a condition in laying hens where a hen is unable to pass an egg that has formed. The egg may be stuck near the cloaca, or further inside. Egg binding is a reasonably common, and potentially serious, condition that can lead to infection or damage to... | Egg bound
In farming and animal husbandry, the term egg bound refers to a condition in laying hens where a hen is unable to pass an egg that has formed. The egg may be stuck near the cloaca, or further inside. Egg binding is a reasonably common, and potentially serious, condition that can lead to infection or damage t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Egg_bound | |
c3ada9a7da523f7e6b9c5f4ca6264ced350bc78d | wikidoc | Eglumegad | Eglumegad
Eglumegad (LY-354,740) is a research drug developed by Eli Lilly, which is being investigated for its potential in the treatment of anxiety and drug addiction. It is a glutamate derived compound and its mode of action implies a novel mechanism.
Eglumegad acts as a group-selective agonist for the group II meta... | Eglumegad
Eglumegad (LY-354,740) is a research drug developed by Eli Lilly, which is being investigated for its potential in the treatment of anxiety[1] and drug addiction.[2] It is a glutamate derived compound and its mode of action implies a novel mechanism.[3]
Eglumegad acts as a group-selective agonist for the gro... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Eglumegad | |
5a444d42892f42f3fe0c6dd5bd869063b9da09e9 | wikidoc | Ehrlichia | Ehrlichia
# Overview
Ehrlichia is a genus of rickettsiales bacteria. They are transmitted by ticks. Several species can cause infection (Ehrlichiosis) in humans. The genus is named after German microbiologist Paul Ehrlich. These diseases are considered zoonotic as the main reservoir for the pathogen is in animal, usua... | Ehrlichia
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Ehrlichia is a genus of rickettsiales bacteria. They are transmitted by ticks. Several species can cause infection (Ehrlichiosis) in humans. The genus is named after German microbiologist Paul Ehrlich. These diseases are considered zoonotic as th... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ehrlichia | |
f2a30c773a6321e5cfe8b22c6016842eb16640a9 | wikidoc | Elaterium | Elaterium
Elaterium is the name of a drug consisting of a sediment deposited by the juice of the fruit of Ecballium Elaterium, the squirting cucumber, a native of the Mediterranean region.
The plant, which is a member of the natural order Cucurbitaceae, resembles the vegetable marrow in its growth. The fruit resembles ... | Elaterium
Elaterium is the name of a drug consisting of a sediment deposited by the juice of the fruit of Ecballium Elaterium, the squirting cucumber, a native of the Mediterranean region.
The plant, which is a member of the natural order Cucurbitaceae, resembles the vegetable marrow in its growth. The fruit resembles... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Elaterium | |
a8dc20f03e56d0e12145949aa1fe6ba5689b96ba | wikidoc | Electracy | Electracy
Electracy describes the kind of “literacy” or skill and facility necessary to exploit the full communicative potential of new electronic media such as multimedia, hypermedia, social software, and virtual worlds. According to theorist Gregory Ulmer, electracy “is to digital media what literacy is to print.” ... | Electracy
Electracy describes the kind of “literacy” or skill and facility necessary to exploit the full communicative potential of new electronic media such as multimedia, hypermedia, social software, and virtual worlds. According to theorist Gregory Ulmer, electracy “is to digital media what literacy is to print.”[... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Electracy | |
48fc3646921a8b3f2d33d81601f6e8f7252807ae | wikidoc | Electrode | Electrode
# Overview
An electrode is an electrical conductor used to make contact with a nonmetallic part of a circuit (e.g. a semiconductor, an electrolyte or a vacuum). The word was coined by the scientist Michael Faraday from the Greek words elektron (meaning amber, from which the word electricity is derived) and h... | Electrode
# Overview
An electrode is an electrical conductor used to make contact with a nonmetallic part of a circuit (e.g. a semiconductor, an electrolyte or a vacuum). The word was coined by the scientist Michael Faraday from the Greek words elektron (meaning amber, from which the word electricity is derived) and h... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Electrode |
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