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Ebastine
Ebastine # Overview Ebastine (trade names Evastin, Kestine, Ebastel, Aleva, Ebatrol) is a H1 antihistamine with low potential for causing drowsiness. It does not penetrate the blood–brain barrier to a significant amount and thus combines an effective block of the H1 receptor in peripheral tissue with a low incidence o...
Ebastine Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Ebastine (trade names Evastin, Kestine, Ebastel, Aleva, Ebatrol) is a H1 antihistamine with low potential for causing drowsiness. It does not penetrate the blood–brain barrier to a significant amount and thus combines an effective block of the H1 ...
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Ecamsule
Ecamsule Ecamsule (USAN, trade name Mexoryl® SX, INCI Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid) is a chemical which is added to many sunscreens to filter out UVA rays. It is a benzylidene camphor derivative, many of which are known for their excellent photostability. Although there are a few different UV absorbers wit...
Ecamsule Template:OrganicBox small Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Ecamsule (USAN, trade name Mexoryl® SX, INCI Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid) is a chemical which is added to many sunscreens to filter out UVA rays. It is a benzylidene camphor derivative, many of which are known for their...
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Edoxaban
Edoxaban # 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 drug...
Edoxaban Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Martin Nino [2] # Disclaimer WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be an educat...
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Efficacy
Efficacy Efficacy is the ability to produce a desired amount of a desired effect. # Explanation ## Medical In a medical context it indicates that the therapeutic effect of a given intervention (e.g. intake of a medicine, an operation, or a public health measure) is acceptable. 'Acceptable' in that context refers to a...
Efficacy Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Efficacy is the ability to produce a desired amount of a desired effect. # Explanation ## Medical In a medical context it indicates that the therapeutic effect of a given intervention (e.g. intake of a medicine, an operation, or a public health measure) is ...
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Egg yolk
Egg yolk An egg yolk is the part of an egg which serves as the food source for the developing embryo inside. Prior to fertilization the yolk together with the germinal disc is a single cell. Mammalian embryos live off their yolk until they implant on the wall of the uterus. The egg yolk is suspended in the egg white ...
Egg yolk Template:Expert An egg yolk is the part of an egg which serves as the food source for the developing embryo inside. Prior to fertilization the yolk together with the germinal disc is a single cell. Mammalian embryos live off their yolk until they implant on the wall of the uterus. The egg yolk is suspended ...
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Elagolix
Elagolix # 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 drug...
Elagolix Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Zach Leibowitz [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...
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Elastase
Elastase # Overview In molecular biology, elastase is an enzyme from the class of proteases (peptidases) that break down proteins. # Forms and classification Eight human genes exist for elastase: Bacterial forms: Organisms such as P. aeruginosa also produce elastase, and is considered a virulence factor. # Function ...
Elastase # Overview In molecular biology, elastase is an enzyme from the class of proteases (peptidases) that break down proteins.[1] # Forms and classification Eight human genes exist for elastase: Bacterial forms: Organisms such as P. aeruginosa also produce elastase, and is considered a virulence factor. # Functi...
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Elective
Elective Elective used as an adjective means that it is optional and chosen, for example, by election. An elective, a noun, chosen by a student means that it is an optional subject or course in a curriculum. Elective is a term used for an academic course chosen by the student from a set of options, as opposed to a req...
Elective Elective used as an adjective means that it is optional and chosen, for example, by election. An elective, a noun, chosen by a student means that it is an optional subject or course in a curriculum. Elective is a term used for an academic course chosen by the student from a set of options, as opposed to a re...
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Electron
Electron # Overview The electron is a fundamental subatomic particle that carries a negative electric charge. It is a spin ½ lepton that participates in electromagnetic interactions, and its mass is approximately 1/1836 of that of the proton. Together with atomic nuclei, which consist of protons and neutrons, electron...
Electron Template:Infobox Particle Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview The electron is a fundamental subatomic particle that carries a negative electric charge. It is a spin ½ lepton that participates in electromagnetic interactions, and its mass is approximately <math>1/1836</math> of that ...
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Emulsion
Emulsion # Overview An emulsion (IPA: /ɪˈmʌlʃən/) is a mixture of two immiscible (unblendable) substances. One substance (the dispersed phase) is dispersed in the other (the continuous phase). Examples of emulsions include butter and margarine, milk and cream, espresso, mayonnaise, the photo-sensitive side of photog...
Emulsion Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview An emulsion (IPA: /ɪˈmʌlʃən/[1]) is a mixture of two immiscible (unblendable) substances. One substance (the dispersed phase) is dispersed in the other (the continuous phase). Examples of emulsions include butter and margarine, milk and cream, e...
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Enamelin
Enamelin Enamelin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ENAM gene. Dental enamel is a highly mineralized tissue with 85% of its volume occupied by unusually large, highly organized, hydroxyapatite crystals. This highly organized and unusual structure is thought to be rigorously controlled in ameloblasts through...
Enamelin Enamelin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ENAM gene.[1][2] Dental enamel is a highly mineralized tissue with 85% of its volume occupied by unusually large, highly organized, hydroxyapatite crystals. This highly organized and unusual structure is thought to be rigorously controlled in ameloblasts ...
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Endogeny
Endogeny The word endogenous means "arising from within", the opposite of exogenous. # Biology Endogenous substances are those that originate from within an organism, tissue, or cell . Endogenous retrovirus are caused by ancient infections of germ cells in humans, mammals and other vertebrates. Their proviruses remain...
Endogeny The word endogenous means "arising from within", the opposite of exogenous. # Biology Endogenous substances are those that originate from within an organism, tissue, or cell [1]. Endogenous retrovirus are caused by ancient infections of germ cells in humans, mammals and other vertebrates. Their proviruses re...
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Enoxacin
Enoxacin # Overview Enoxacin is an oral broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent used in the treatment of urinary tract infections and gonorrhea. Insomnia is a common adverse effect. It is no longer available in the United States. It has been shown recently that it may have cancer inhibiting effect. # Mecha...
Enoxacin Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Enoxacin is an oral broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent used in the treatment of urinary tract infections and gonorrhea. Insomnia is a common adverse effect.[1][2] It is no longer available in the United States. It has been shown re...
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Enthalpy
Enthalpy In thermodynamics and molecular chemistry, the enthalpy or heat content (denoted as H, h, or rarely as χ) is a quotient or description of thermodynamic potential of a system, which can be used to calculate the "useful" work obtainable from a closed thermodynamic system under constant pressure and entropy. The ...
Enthalpy Template:Statistical mechanics In thermodynamics and molecular chemistry, the enthalpy or heat content (denoted as H, h, or rarely as χ) is a quotient or description of thermodynamic potential of a system, which can be used to calculate the "useful" work obtainable from a closed thermodynamic system under con...
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Enthesis
Enthesis # Overview Enthesis (plural: entheses) is the point at which a tendon inserts into bone, where the collagen fibers are mineralized and integrated into bone tissue. These insertion points are commonly called Sharpey's fibers. # Classification There are two types: - Fibrous entheses - Fibrocartilaginous enth...
Enthesis # Overview Enthesis (plural: entheses) is the point at which a tendon inserts into bone, where the collagen fibers are mineralized and integrated into bone tissue. These insertion points are commonly called Sharpey's fibers. # Classification There are two types: - Fibrous entheses - Fibrocartilaginous enth...
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Enuresis
Enuresis # Overview Enuresis is involuntary urination beyond the age of anticipated control. The two major forms of enuresis are diurnal enuresis (or daytime wetting), and nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting or nighttime wetting). This condition adversely affects the whole family. Enuresis impacts the child's overall devel...
Enuresis Editor(s)-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S.,M.D. [1] Phone:617-632-7753; Angela Botts, M.D., Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Geriatric Medicine [2]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vatsala Sharma, M.B.B.S., M.D. Kiran Singh, M.D. [3] # Overview Enuresis is involuntary urination beyond the age of anticip...
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Ependyma
Ependyma # Overview Ependyma is the thin epithelial membrane lining the ventricular system of the brain and the spinal cord. Ependyma is one of the four types of neuroglia in the central nervous system. It is involved in the production of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). # Ependymal Cells The ependyma is made up of ependy...
Ependyma Template:Infobox Anatomy # Overview Ependyma is the thin epithelial membrane lining the ventricular system of the brain and the spinal cord. Ependyma is one of the four types of neuroglia in the central nervous system. It is involved in the production of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). # Ependymal Cells The epe...
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Epidemic
Epidemic In epidemiology, an epidemic (from Greek epi- upon + demos people) is a classification of a disease that appears as new cases in a given human population, during a given period, at a rate that substantially exceeds what is "expected," based on recent experience (the number of new cases in the population during...
Epidemic Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] In epidemiology, an epidemic (from Greek epi- upon + demos people) is a classification of a disease that appears as new cases in a given human population, during a given period, at a rate that substantially exceeds what is "expected," based on recent experien...
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Epidural
Epidural # Overview The term epidural is often short for epidural anesthesia, a form of regional anesthesia involving injection of drugs through a catheter placed into the epidural space. The epidural space (or extradural space or peridural space) is the space inside the spinal canal but outside the membrane called th...
Epidural Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nima Nasiri, M.D.[2] # Overview The term epidural is often short for epidural anesthesia, a form of regional anesthesia involving injection of drugs through a catheter placed into the epidural space. The epidural space (or extr...
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HER2/neu
HER2/neu Receptor tyrosine-protein kinase erbB-2, also known as CD340 (cluster of differentiation 340), proto-oncogene Neu, Erbb2 (rodent), or ERBB2 (human), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ERBB2 gene. ERBB is abbreviated from erythroblastic oncogene B, a gene isolated from avian genome. It is also freque...
HER2/neu Receptor tyrosine-protein kinase erbB-2, also known as CD340 (cluster of differentiation 340), proto-oncogene Neu, Erbb2 (rodent), or ERBB2 (human), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ERBB2 gene. ERBB is abbreviated from erythroblastic oncogene B, a gene isolated from avian genome. It is also frequ...
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Erection
Erection # Overview The erection of the penis, clitoris or a nipple is its enlarged and firm state. It depends on a complex interaction of psychological, neural, vascular and endocrine factors. The ability to maintain the erectile state is key to the reproductive system and many forms of life could not reproduce in a ...
Erection # Overview The erection of the penis, clitoris or a nipple is its enlarged and firm state. It depends on a complex interaction of psychological, neural, vascular and endocrine factors. The ability to maintain the erectile state is key to the reproductive system and many forms of life could not reproduce in a ...
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Erenumab
Erenumab # 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 drug...
Erenumab Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yashasvi Aryaputra[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 a...
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Ergoline
Ergoline Ergoline is a chemical compound whose structural skeleton is contained in a diverse range of alkaloids and a few psychedelic drugs (ololiuhqui, LSD). Ergoline derivitives are used clinically for the purpose of vasoconstriction (5-HT 1 Agonists - Ergotamine) and in the treatment of migraine (used with caffeine)...
Ergoline Ergoline is a chemical compound whose structural skeleton is contained in a diverse range of alkaloids and a few psychedelic drugs (ololiuhqui, LSD). Ergoline derivitives are used clinically for the purpose of vasoconstriction (5-HT 1 Agonists - Ergotamine) and in the treatment of migraine (used with caffeine...
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Ergoloid
Ergoloid # Overview Ergoloid mesylates (USAN), co-dergocrine mesilate (BAN) or dihydroergotoxine mesylate, trade name Hydergine, is a mixture of the methanesulfonate salts of three dihydrogenated ergot alkaloids (dihydroergocristine, dihydroergocornine, and alpha- and beta-dihydroergocryptine). It was developed by Alb...
Ergoloid Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Ergoloid mesylates (USAN), co-dergocrine mesilate (BAN) or dihydroergotoxine mesylate, trade name Hydergine, is a mixture of the methanesulfonate salts of three dihydrogenated ergot alkaloids (dihydroergocristine, dihydroergocornine, and alpha- an...
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Ergotism
Ergotism Ergotism is the effect of long-term ergot poisoning, classically due to the ingestion of the alkaloids produced by the Claviceps purpurea fungus which infects rye and other cereals, and more recently by the action of a number of ergoline-based drugs. It is also known as ergotoxicosis, ergot poisoning and St An...
Ergotism Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Ergotism is the effect of long-term ergot poisoning, classically due to the ingestion of the alkaloids produced by the Claviceps purpurea fungus which infects rye and other cereals, and more recently by the action of a number of ergoline-based drugs. It is al...
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Eribulin
Eribulin # 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 drug...
Eribulin 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 educ...
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Erythema
Erythema # Overview Erythema is redness of the skin caused by capillary congestion. It can be caused by infection, massage, electrical treatments, acne medication, allergies, exercise or solar radiation (sunburn), and waxing and plucking of the hairs any of which can cause the capillaries to dilate, resulting in red...
Erythema Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Erythema is redness of the skin caused by capillary congestion. It can be caused by infection, massage, electrical treatments, acne medication, allergies, exercise or solar radiation (sunburn), and waxing and plucking of the hairs any of which c...
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Eskatrol
Eskatrol Eskatrol was an amphetamine weight loss agent which was removed by the Food and Drug Administration in 1981 after its manufacturer, SmithKline & French, was unable to prove the drug's effectiveness. At the time it was among the 200 most widely prescribed drugs in the United States. Another was Dexamyl tablets....
Eskatrol Eskatrol was an amphetamine weight loss agent which was removed by the Food and Drug Administration in 1981 after its manufacturer[1], SmithKline & French,[2] was unable to prove the drug's effectiveness. At the time it was among the 200 most widely prescribed drugs in the United States. Another was Dexamyl t...
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Estrogen
Estrogen # Overview Estrogens (alternative spellings: oestrogens or œstrogens) are a group of steroid compounds, named for their importance in the estrous cycle, and functioning as the primary female sex hormone. Estrogens are used as part of some oral contraceptives, in estrogen replacement therapy of postmenopausal ...
Estrogen Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Estrogens (alternative spellings: oestrogens or œstrogens) are a group of steroid compounds, named for their importance in the estrous cycle, and functioning as the primary female sex hormone. Estrogens are used as part of some oral contraceptives...
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Ethotoin
Ethotoin # 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 drug...
Ethotoin Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, 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 a...
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Etizolam
Etizolam # Overview Etizolam (marketed under the brand name Etilaam, Etizest, Etidev,Etizola, Sedekopan, Pasaden or Depas) is a benzodiazepine analog. The etizolam molecule differs from a benzodiazepine in that the benzene ring has been replaced by a thiophene ring, making the drug a thienodiazepine. It possesses amne...
Etizolam Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Etizolam (marketed under the brand name Etilaam, Etizest, Etidev,Etizola, Sedekopan, Pasaden or Depas) is a benzodiazepine analog.[1] The etizolam molecule differs from a benzodiazepine in that the benzene ring has been replaced by a thiophene rin...
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Etodolac
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Etodolac Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Deepika Beereddy, MBBS [2] # Disclaimer WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to b...
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Euphoria
Euphoria # Overview Euphoria or euphoric may refer to: - Euphoria (emotion), a state of very intense happiness and feelings of well-being - 4-Methyl-aminorex (commonly known as "Euphoria" or "U4EA"), a stimulant drug with effects comparable to methamphetamine - Euphoria (beetle), genus of scarab beetles - New York Eup...
Euphoria Template:Wiktionarypar # Overview Euphoria or euphoric may refer to: - Euphoria (emotion), a state of very intense happiness and feelings of well-being - 4-Methyl-aminorex (commonly known as "Euphoria" or "U4EA"), a stimulant drug with effects comparable to methamphetamine - Euphoria (beetle), genus of scara...
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Eutheria
Eutheria # Overview Eutheria is a taxon containing the placental mammals, such as humans. The sister group of Eutheria is Metatheria, which includes marsupials and their extinct relatives. # Origin of the word The name Eutheria comes from the Greek words eu- "well" and ther "beast". When Eutheria was introduced by Th...
Eutheria # Overview Eutheria[2] is a taxon containing the placental mammals, such as humans. The sister group of Eutheria is Metatheria, which includes marsupials and their extinct relatives. # Origin of the word The name Eutheria comes from the Greek words eu- "well[-developed]" and ther "beast". When Eutheria was i...
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Exanthem
Exanthem # Overview An exanthem is a widespread rash, usually of viral origin, and usually occurring in children. It represents either a reaction to a toxin produced by the organism, damage to the skin by the organism or an immune response. Exanthems may also be due to a drug, most commonly antibiotics. Historically, ...
Exanthem Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview An exanthem is a widespread rash, usually of viral origin, and usually occurring in children. It represents either a reaction to a toxin produced by the organism, damage to the skin by the organism or an immune response. Exanthems may also be due ...
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Excavate
Excavate # Overview The excavates are a major assemblage of protists, often known as Excavata. The phylogenetic category Excavata contains a variety of free-living and symbiotic forms, and includes some important parasites of humans. Many excavates lack 'classical' mitochondria - these organisms are often referred t...
Excavate # Overview The excavates are a major assemblage of protists, often known as Excavata. The phylogenetic category Excavata contains a variety of free-living and symbiotic forms, and includes some important parasites of humans. Many excavates lack 'classical' mitochondria - these organisms are often referred t...
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Exertion
Exertion Exertion is a concept describing the use of physical or perceived energy. It normally connotates a strenuous or costly effort related to physical, philosophical actions and work. # Concept In psychological terms exertion is a perceived measure of expenditure or cost. Conceptually it is also used to describe t...
Exertion Exertion is a concept describing the use of physical or perceived energy. It normally connotates a strenuous or costly effort related to physical, philosophical actions and work. # Concept In psychological terms exertion is a perceived measure of expenditure or cost. Conceptually it is also used to describe ...
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Exotoxin
Exotoxin An exotoxin is a soluble protein excreted by a microorganism, including bacteria, fungi, algae, and protozoa. An exotoxin can cause damage to the host by destroying cells or disrupting normal cellular metabolism. Both gram negative and gram positive bacteria produce exotoxins. They are highly potent and can c...
Exotoxin An exotoxin is a soluble protein excreted by a microorganism, including bacteria, fungi, algae, and protozoa. An exotoxin can cause damage to the host by destroying cells or disrupting normal cellular metabolism. Both gram negative and gram positive bacteria produce exotoxins. They are highly potent and can ...
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Eye bank
Eye bank Eye banks retrieve and store eyes for cornea transplants and research. US eye banks provide tissue for about 46,000 cornea transplants a year to treat conditions such as keratoconus and cornea scarring. The cornea is the only part of the eye that can currently undergo transplantation. In contrast to other o...
Eye bank Eye banks retrieve and store eyes for cornea transplants and research. US eye banks provide tissue for about 46,000 cornea transplants a year to treat conditions such as keratoconus and cornea scarring. The cornea is the only part of the eye that can currently undergo transplantation. In contrast to other ...
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FAM114A2
FAM114A2 FAM114A2 (chromosome 5 open reading frame 3) is a gene on chromosome 5 in humans that encodes a protein FAM114A2. The protein function is not well known. FAM114A2 is, however, highly conserved in mammals with homologs both in fungi and plants. # Protein The FAM114A2 protein is 505 amino acids long with a mole...
FAM114A2 FAM114A2 (chromosome 5 open reading frame 3) is a gene on chromosome 5 in humans that encodes a protein FAM114A2. The protein function is not well known. FAM114A2 is, however, highly conserved in mammals with homologs both in fungi and plants. # Protein The FAM114A2 protein is 505 amino acids long[1] with a ...
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FAM149B1
FAM149B1 The Family with sequence similarity 149 member B1 is an uncharacterized protein encoded by the human FAM149B1 gene, with one alias KIAA0974. The protein resides in the nucleus of the cell. The predicted secondary structure of the gene contains multiple alpha-helices, with a few beta-sheet structures. The gene ...
FAM149B1 The Family with sequence similarity 149 member B1 is an uncharacterized protein[1] encoded by the human FAM149B1 gene, with one alias KIAA0974.[2][3] The protein resides in the nucleus of the cell. The predicted secondary structure of the gene contains multiple alpha-helices, with a few beta-sheet structures....
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FGFR1OP2
FGFR1OP2 Fibroblast growth factor receptor oncogene partner 2 (FGFR1OP2) was identified in a study on myeloproliferative syndrome (EMS). The study aimed to identify the partner genes to the fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR1) involved in the syndrome. Using the 5'-RACE PCR technique, FGFR1OP2 was identified as ...
FGFR1OP2 Fibroblast growth factor receptor oncogene partner 2 (FGFR1OP2) was identified in a study on myeloproliferative syndrome (EMS). The study aimed to identify the partner genes to the fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR1) involved in the syndrome. Using the 5'-RACE PCR technique, FGFR1OP2 was identified as...
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FTO gene
FTO gene Fat mass and obesity-associated protein also known as alpha-ketoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase FTO is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the FTO gene located on chromosome 16. As one homolog in the AlkB family proteins, it is the first mRNA demethylase that has been identified. Certain variants of the FT...
FTO gene Fat mass and obesity-associated protein also known as alpha-ketoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase FTO is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the FTO gene located on chromosome 16. As one homolog in the AlkB family proteins, it is the first mRNA demethylase that has been identified.[1] Certain variants of th...
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Frataxin
Frataxin Frataxin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the FXN gene. # Function Frataxin is localized to the mitochondrion. The function of frataxin is not entirely clear, but it seems to be involved in assembly of iron-sulfur clusters. It has been proposed to act as either an iron chaperone or an iron storage pr...
Frataxin Frataxin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the FXN gene.[1][2] # Function Frataxin is localized to the mitochondrion. The function of frataxin is not entirely clear, but it seems to be involved in assembly of iron-sulfur clusters. It has been proposed to act as either an iron chaperone or an iron sto...
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Thrombin
Thrombin Thrombin (EC 3.4.21.5, fibrinogenase, thrombase, thrombofort, topical, thrombin-C, tropostasin, activated blood-coagulation factor II, blood-coagulation factor IIa, factor IIa, E thrombin, beta-thrombin, gamma-thrombin) is a serine protease, an enzyme that, in humans, is encoded by the F2 gene. Prothrombin (co...
Thrombin Thrombin (EC 3.4.21.5, fibrinogenase, thrombase, thrombofort, topical, thrombin-C, tropostasin, activated blood-coagulation factor II, blood-coagulation factor IIa, factor IIa, E thrombin, beta-thrombin, gamma-thrombin) is a serine protease, an enzyme that, in humans, is encoded by the F2 gene.[1][2] Prothrom...
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Factor D
Factor D Factor D (EC 3.4.21.46, C3 proactivator convertase, properdin factor D esterase, factor D (complement), complement factor D, CFD, adipsin) a protein which in humans is encoded by the CFD gene. Factor D is involved in the alternative complement pathway of the complement system where it cleaves factor B. # Func...
Factor D Factor D (EC 3.4.21.46, C3 proactivator convertase, properdin factor D esterase, factor D (complement), complement factor D, CFD, adipsin) a protein which in humans is encoded by the CFD gene.[3] Factor D is involved in the alternative complement pathway of the complement system where it cleaves factor B. # ...
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Factor H
Factor H Factor H is a member of the regulators of complement activation family and is a complement control protein. It is a large (155 kilodaltons), soluble glycoprotein that circulates in human plasma (at typical concentrations of 200–300 micrograms per milliliter). Its principal function is to regulate the alternat...
Factor H Factor H is a member of the regulators of complement activation family and is a complement control protein. It is a large (155 kilodaltons), soluble glycoprotein that circulates in human plasma (at typical concentrations of 200–300 micrograms per milliliter[1][2][3]). Its principal function is to regulate th...
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Factor V
Factor V Factor V (pronounced factor five) is a protein of the coagulation system, rarely referred to as proaccelerin or labile factor. In contrast to most other coagulation factors, it is not enzymatically active but functions as a cofactor. Deficiency leads to predisposition for hemorrhage, while some mutations (most...
Factor V Factor V (pronounced factor five) is a protein of the coagulation system, rarely referred to as proaccelerin or labile factor. In contrast to most other coagulation factors, it is not enzymatically active but functions as a cofactor. Deficiency leads to predisposition for hemorrhage, while some mutations (mos...
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Farnesol
Farnesol Farnesol is a natural organic compound which is a sesquiterpene alcohol found as a colorless liquid. It is insoluble in water, but miscible with oils. It is present in many essential oils such as citronella, neroli, cyclamen, lemon grass, tuberose, rose, musk, balsam and tolu. It is used in perfumery to emph...
Farnesol Farnesol is a natural organic compound which is a sesquiterpene alcohol found as a colorless liquid. It is insoluble in water, but miscible with oils. It is present in many essential oils such as citronella, neroli, cyclamen, lemon grass, tuberose, rose, musk, balsam and tolu. It is used in perfumery to emp...
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Fat choy
Fat choy Fat choy, Nostoc flagelliforme, also known as faat choy, black moss, hair moss or hair weed is a terrestrial cyanobacterium (a type of photosynthetic bacteria) that is used as a vegetable in Chinese cuisine. When dried, the product has the appearance of black hair. For that reason, its name in Chinese means "...
Fat choy Template:Chinese Template:Otheruses4 Fat choy, Nostoc flagelliforme, also known as faat choy, black moss, hair moss or hair weed is a terrestrial cyanobacterium (a type of photosynthetic bacteria) that is used as a vegetable in Chinese cuisine. When dried, the product has the appearance of black hair. For th...
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Fecaloma
Fecaloma Synonyms and keywords: a tumor made of feces; fecalith; coprolith; stones made of feces # Overview A fecaloma is a hardening of feces into stones of varying size inside the colon. # Pathophysiology A fecaloma occurs in the setting of chronic obstruction of fecal transit. # Causes - Chagas disease - Hirschsp...
Fecaloma Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Synonyms and keywords: a tumor made of feces; fecalith; coprolith; stones made of feces # Overview A fecaloma is a hardening of feces into stones of varying size inside the colon. # Pathophysiology A fecaloma occurs in the setting of chronic obstruction of ...
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Feedback
Feedback Feedback is a process whereby some proportion of the output signal of a system is passed (fed back) to the input. This is often used to control the dynamic behavior of the system. Examples of feedback can be found in most complex systems, such as engineering, architecture, economics, thermodynamics, and biolog...
Feedback Feedback is a process whereby some proportion of the output signal of a system is passed (fed back) to the input. This is often used to control the dynamic behavior of the system. Examples of feedback can be found in most complex systems, such as engineering, architecture, economics, thermodynamics, and biolo...
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Feldsher
Feldsher Feldsher (Russian/Cyrillic: Фельдшер) was the name of medical/healthcare professional that provided many medical services in the Soviet Union, mainly in rural areas. Trained in undergraduate medical / health professions schools, they were supposed to work on preventive and primary care work and refer most seri...
Feldsher Feldsher (Russian/Cyrillic: Фельдшер) was the name of medical/healthcare professional that provided many medical services in the Soviet Union, mainly in rural areas. Trained in undergraduate medical / health professions schools, they were supposed to work on preventive and primary care work and refer most ser...
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Fen-phen
Fen-phen Fen-phen was an anti-obesity medication (an anorectic) which consisted of two drugs: fenfluramine and phentermine. Fenfluramine, and later, a related drug, dexfenfluramine, was marketed by American Home Products, now known as Wyeth. After reports of valvular heart disease and pulmonary hypertension, primarily...
Fen-phen Fen-phen was an anti-obesity medication (an anorectic) which consisted of two drugs: fenfluramine and phentermine. Fenfluramine, and later, a related drug, dexfenfluramine, was marketed by American Home Products, now known as Wyeth. After reports of valvular heart disease and pulmonary hypertension, primaril...
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Fioricet
Fioricet Fioricet and Esgic are brand name drugs made from a combination of acetaminophen (325 mg), butalbital (a barbiturate, 50 mg), and caffeine (40 mg). They are indicated for the treatment of tension headaches and muscle contraction headaches. Although not indicated, they are commonly used to treat migraines and ...
Fioricet Fioricet and Esgic are brand name drugs made from a combination of acetaminophen (325 mg), butalbital (a barbiturate, 50 mg), and caffeine (40 mg). They are indicated for the treatment of tension headaches and muscle contraction headaches. Although not indicated, they are commonly used to treat migraines and...
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Fire ant
Fire ant Fire ants, sometimes referred to as simply red ants, are stinging ants with over 280 species worldwide. They have several common names including Ginger Ants and Tropical Fire Ants (English), aka-kami-ari (Japanese), and Feuerameise (German). # Appearance The bodies of fire ants, like all insects' bodies, are ...
Fire ant Fire ants, sometimes referred to as simply red ants, are stinging ants with over 280 species worldwide. They have several common names including Ginger Ants and Tropical Fire Ants (English), aka-kami-ari (Japanese), and Feuerameise (German). # Appearance The bodies of fire ants, like all insects' bodies, are...
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Fish oil
Fish oil Fish oil is oil derived from the tissues of oily fish. Fish oil is recommended for a healthy diet because it contains the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), precursors to eicosanoids that reduce inflammation throughout the body However, fish do not actually produce ...
Fish oil Fish oil is oil derived from the tissues of oily fish. Fish oil is recommended for a healthy diet because it contains the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), precursors to eicosanoids that reduce inflammation throughout the body However, fish do not actually produce...
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Flatworm
Flatworm The flatworms (Phylum Platyhelminthes from the Greek platy, meaning "flat" and helminth, meaning worm) are a phylum of relatively simple soft-bodied invertebrate animals. With about 25,000 known species they are the largest phylum of acoelomates. Flatworms are found in marine, freshwater, and even damp terrest...
Flatworm Template:Wikispecies The flatworms (Phylum Platyhelminthes from the Greek platy, meaning "flat" and helminth, meaning worm) are a phylum of relatively simple soft-bodied invertebrate animals. With about 25,000 known species[1] they are the largest phylum of acoelomates. Flatworms are found in marine, freshwat...
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Flavones
Flavones # Overview Flavones are a class of flavonoids based on the backbone of 2-phenylchromen-4-one (2-phenyl-1-benzopyran-4-one) shown on the right. Natural flavones include Apigenin (4',5,7-trihydroxyflavone, Luteolin (3',4',5,7-tetrahydroxyflavone) and Tangeritin (4',5,6,7,8-pentamethoxyflavone). Synthetic flavon...
Flavones # Overview Flavones are a class of flavonoids based on the backbone of 2-phenylchromen-4-one (2-phenyl-1-benzopyran-4-one) shown on the right. Natural flavones include Apigenin (4',5,7-trihydroxyflavone, Luteolin (3',4',5,7-tetrahydroxyflavone) and Tangeritin (4',5,6,7,8-pentamethoxyflavone). Synthetic flavon...
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Flunixin
Flunixin # Overview Flunixin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), analgesic, and antipyretic used in horses, cattle and pigs. It is often formulated as the meglumine salt. In the United States, it is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and may only be lawfully distributed by order ...
Flunixin Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Flunixin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), analgesic, and antipyretic used in horses, cattle and pigs. It is often formulated as the meglumine salt. In the United States, it is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (...
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Fluorene
Fluorene Fluorene, or 9H-fluorene, is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon. It has the form of odorless white crystals. It is combustible. It has a violet fluorescence, which gave it its name. It is manufactured artificially, although it occurs in the higher boiling fractions of coal tar. It is insoluble in water and solu...
Fluorene Fluorene, or 9H-fluorene, is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon. It has the form of odorless white crystals. It is combustible. It has a violet fluorescence, which gave it its name. It is manufactured artificially, although it occurs in the higher boiling fractions of coal tar. It is insoluble in water and sol...
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Fluoride
Fluoride # Overview Fluoride is the ionic form of fluorine. Fluorides are organic and inorganic compounds containing the element fluorine. As a halogen, fluorine forms a monovalent ion (−1 charge). Fluoride forms a binary compound with another element or radical. Examples of fluoride compounds include hydrofluoric ac...
Fluoride # For patient information, click here # Overview Fluoride is the ionic form of fluorine. Fluorides are organic and inorganic compounds containing the element fluorine. As a halogen, fluorine forms a monovalent ion (−1 charge). Fluoride forms a binary compound with another element or radical. Examples of flu...
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Forehead
Forehead In human anatomy, the forehead or brow is the bony part of the head above the eyes. # Anatomy In modern humans it is roughly vertical, ending at the hairline where the head flattens out. Muscles of the forehead include the frontalis, which moves and contracts the forehead's scalp. # Pronunciation Historicall...
Forehead Template:Infobox Anatomy Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] In human anatomy, the forehead or brow is the bony part of the head above the eyes. # Anatomy In modern humans it is roughly vertical, ending at the hairline where the head flattens out. Muscles of the forehead include the frontalis,...
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Foreskin
Foreskin The foreskin or prepuce (a technically broader term that also includes the clitoral hood, the homologous structure in women) is a retractable double-layered fold of skin and mucous membrane that covers the glans penis and protects the urinary meatus when the penis is not erect. Almost all mammals have foreskin...
Foreskin Template:Infobox Anatomy The foreskin or prepuce (a technically broader term that also includes the clitoral hood, the homologous structure in women) is a retractable double-layered fold of skin and mucous membrane that covers the glans penis and protects the urinary meatus when the penis is not erect. Almost...
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Fortisip
Fortisip Fortisip™ is a nutritional supplement, a palatable, ready-made milkshake style drink made by the company Nutricia, for the dietary management of disease related malnutrition. Fortisip is designed to provide the essential nutrients that you usually obtain from a varied diet. So, it is made for people who can no...
Fortisip Fortisip™ is a nutritional supplement, a palatable, ready-made milkshake style drink made by the company Nutricia, for the dietary management of disease related malnutrition. Fortisip is designed to provide the essential nutrients that you usually obtain from a varied diet. So, it is made for people who can n...
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Humorism
Humorism # Overview Humorism, or humoralism, was a theory of the makeup and workings of the human body adopted by ancient Greek and Roman physicians and philosophers. From Hippocrates onward, the humor theory was the most commonly held view of the human body among European physicians until the advent of modern medica...
Humorism Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Template:Otheruses4 Humorism, or humoralism, was a theory of the makeup and workings of the human body adopted by ancient Greek and Roman physicians and philosophers. From Hippocrates onward, the humor theory was the most commonly held view of th...
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Freckles
Freckles Freckles are clusters of concentrated melanin which are most often visible on people with a fair complexion. A freckle is also called an "ephelis." # Biology Having freckles is genetic and is related to the presence of the melanocortin-1 receptor MC1R gene variant, which is dominant. Freckles are often found ...
Freckles Freckles are clusters of concentrated melanin which are most often visible on people with a fair complexion. A freckle is also called an "ephelis." ## Biology Having freckles is genetic and is related to the presence of the melanocortin-1 receptor MC1R gene variant, which is dominant.[1] Freckles are often f...
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FreeLife
FreeLife FreeLife International is a multi-level marketing company established in 1995 by Ray Faltinsky that supplies health food supplements. FreeLife is best known for promoting Himalayan Goji Juice, made from goji berries. # Products FreeLife’s product line initially consisted of nutritional supplements, weight los...
FreeLife Template:Infobox Company FreeLife International is a multi-level marketing[citation needed] company established in 1995 by Ray Faltinsky that supplies health food supplements. FreeLife is best known for promoting Himalayan Goji Juice, made from goji berries. # Products FreeLife’s product line initially consi...
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Freezing
Freezing In physics and chemistry, freezing is the process whereby a liquid turns to a solid when cold enough. The freezing point is the temperature at which this happens. Melting, the process of turning a solid to a liquid, is almost the exact opposite of freezing. All known liquids undergo freezing when the temperatu...
Freezing In physics and chemistry, freezing is the process whereby a liquid turns to a solid when cold enough. The freezing point is the temperature at which this happens. Melting, the process of turning a solid to a liquid, is almost the exact opposite of freezing. All known liquids undergo freezing when the temperat...
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Fremitus
Fremitus Fremitus is a palpable vibration on the human body. In common medical usage, it usually refers to (tactile) vocal fremitus, although there are several other types. # Bronchial fremitus See rhonchal fremitus below. # Hepatic fremitus Hepatic fremitus is a vibration felt over the patient's liver. It is thought...
Fremitus Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Fremitus is a palpable vibration on the human body. In common medical usage, it usually refers to (tactile) vocal fremitus, although there are several other types. # Bronchial fremitus See rhonchal fremitus below. # Hepatic fremitus Hepatic fremitus is a vi...
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Frenulum
Frenulum # Overview A frenulum (or frenum, plural: frenula or frena, from the Latin frēnulum, "little bridle", the diminutive of frēnum ) is a small fold of tissue that secures or restricts the motion of a mobile organ in the body. A short frenulum may require a frenectomy or frenuloplasty to achieve normal mobility. ...
Frenulum Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview A frenulum (or frenum, plural: frenula or frena, from the Latin frēnulum, "little bridle", the diminutive of frēnum ) is a small fold of tissue that secures or restricts the motion of a mobile organ in the body. A short frenulum may require a fren...
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Friction
Friction # Overview Friction is the force resisting the relative motion of two surfaces in contact or a surface in contact with a fluid (e.g. air on an aircraft or water in a pipe). It is not a fundamental force, as it is derived from electromagnetic forces between atoms and electrons, and so cannot be calculated from...
Friction Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2] # Overview Friction is the force resisting the relative motion of two surfaces in contact or a surface in contact with a fluid (e.g. air on an aircraft or water in a pipe). It is not a fundamental force, as it is derived from electromagnetic forces between a...
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Frizzled
Frizzled # Overview Frizzled is a family of G protein-coupled receptor proteins that serve as receptors in the Wnt signaling pathway and other signaling pathways. When activated, Frizzled leads to activation of Dishevelled in the cytosol. Frizzled proteins and the genes that encode them have been identified in an arra...
Frizzled # Overview Frizzled is a family of G protein-coupled receptor proteins[1] that serve as receptors in the Wnt signaling pathway and other signaling pathways. When activated, Frizzled leads to activation of Dishevelled in the cytosol. Frizzled proteins and the genes that encode them have been identified in an a...
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Fucoidan
Fucoidan Fucoidan is a sulfated polysaccharide (MW: average 20,000) found mainly in various species of brown seaweed such as kombu, limu moui, bladderwrack, wakame, mozuku, and hijiki (variant forms of fucoidan have also been found in animal species, including the sea cucumber). Substantial pharmaceutical research has...
Fucoidan Fucoidan is a sulfated polysaccharide (MW: average 20,000) found mainly in various species of brown seaweed such as kombu, limu moui, bladderwrack, wakame, mozuku, and hijiki (variant forms of fucoidan have also been found in animal species, including the sea cucumber). Substantial pharmaceutical research ha...
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Fumarase
Fumarase Fumarase (or fumarate hydratase) is an enzyme that catalyzes the reversible hydration/dehydration of fumarate to malate. Fumarase comes in two forms: mitochondrial and cytosolic. The mitochondrial isoenzyme is involved in the Krebs Cycle (also known as the Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle or the Citric Acid Cycle), a...
Fumarase Fumarase (or fumarate hydratase) is an enzyme that catalyzes the reversible hydration/dehydration of fumarate to malate. Fumarase comes in two forms: mitochondrial and cytosolic. The mitochondrial isoenzyme is involved in the Krebs Cycle (also known as the Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle [TCA] or the Citric Acid Cyc...
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Fusarium
Fusarium Fusarium is a large genus of filamentous fungi widely distributed in soil and in association with plants. Most species are harmless saprobes and are relatively abundant members of the soil microbial community. Some species produce mycotoxins in cereal crops that can affect human and animal health if they enter...
Fusarium Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Fusarium is a large genus of filamentous fungi widely distributed in soil and in association with plants. Most species are harmless saprobes and are relatively abundant members of the soil microbial community. Some species produce mycotoxins in cereal crops t...
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Oncogene
Oncogene # Overview An oncogene is a modified gene, or a set of nucleotides that codes for a protein and is believed to cause cancer. Genetic mutations resulting in the activation of oncogenes increase the chance that a normal cell will develop into a tumor cell. Since the 1970s, dozens of oncogenes have been identifi...
Oncogene Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview An oncogene is a modified gene, or a set of nucleotides that codes for a protein and is believed to cause cancer. Genetic mutations resulting in the activation of oncogenes increase the chance that a normal cell will develop into a tumor cell. Sin...
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GPATCH11
GPATCH11 GPATCH11 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the G-patch domain containing protein 11 gene. The gene has four transcript variants encoding two functional protein isoforms and is expressed in most human tissues. The protein has been found to interact with several other proteins, including two from a splic...
GPATCH11 GPATCH11 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the G-patch domain containing protein 11 gene. The gene has four transcript variants encoding two functional protein isoforms and is expressed in most human tissues. The protein has been found to interact with several other proteins, including two from a spli...
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Galbanum
Galbanum Galbanum is an aromatic gum resin, the product of certain Persian plant species, chiefly Ferula gummosa, syn. galbaniflua and Ferula rubricaulis. Galbanum-yielding plants grow plentifully on the slopes of the mountain ranges of northern Iran. It occurs usually in hard or soft, irregular, more or less transluc...
Galbanum Galbanum is an aromatic gum resin, the product of certain Persian plant species, chiefly Ferula gummosa, syn. galbaniflua and Ferula rubricaulis. Galbanum-yielding plants grow plentifully on the slopes of the mountain ranges of northern Iran. It occurs usually in hard or soft, irregular, more or less translu...
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Gambling
Gambling Gambling has a specific Edit this pageeconomic definition, referring to wagering money or something of material value on an event with an uncertain outcome with the primary intent of winning additional money and/or material goods. Typically, the outcome of the wager is evident within a short period of time. T...
Gambling Gambling has a specific http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gambling&action=edit Edit this pageeconomic definition, referring to wagering money or something of material value on an event with an uncertain outcome with the primary intent of winning additional money and/or material goods. Typically, the o...
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Ganglion
Ganglion # Overview In anatomy, a ganglion (pl. ganglia) is a tissue mass, composed mainly of somata and dendritic structures, that often interconnects with other ganglia to form a complex system of ganglia known as a plexus. Ganglia provide relay points and intermediary connections between different neurological str...
Ganglion Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview In anatomy, a ganglion (pl. ganglia) is a tissue mass, composed mainly of somata and dendritic structures, that often interconnects with other ganglia to form a complex system of ganglia known as a plexus. Ganglia provide relay points and interme...
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Gargling
Gargling Gargling is a common method of cleansing the throat, especially if one has a sore throat or upper-respiratory virus or infection. The physical act of gargling usually requires that one tilts the head back, allowing a mouthful of liquid to sit in the upper throat. Air is then expelled from the lungs, causing th...
Gargling Gargling is a common method of cleansing the throat, especially if one has a sore throat or upper-respiratory virus or infection. The physical act of gargling usually requires that one tilts the head back, allowing a mouthful of liquid to sit in the upper throat. Air is then expelled from the lungs, causing t...
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Gaviscon
Gaviscon Gaviscon is a non-prescription medication for the treatment of heartburn and GERD (acid reflux). It is produced and distributed in the UK by Reckitt Benckiser and by GlaxoSmithKline in the US and Canada. The active antacid ingredients in the Gaviscon UK formula are aluminum hydroxide and either magnesium carbo...
Gaviscon Template:Advert Gaviscon is a non-prescription medication for the treatment of heartburn and GERD (acid reflux). It is produced and distributed in the UK by Reckitt Benckiser and by GlaxoSmithKline in the US and Canada. The active antacid ingredients in the Gaviscon UK formula are aluminum hydroxide and eithe...
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Gelsolin
Gelsolin Gelsolin is an actin-binding protein that is a key regulator of actin filament assembly and disassembly. Gelsolin is one of the most potent members of the actin-severing gelsolin/villin superfamily, as it severs with nearly 100% efficiency. Gelsolin is located intracellularly (in cytosol and mitochondria) and ...
Gelsolin Gelsolin is an actin-binding protein that is a key regulator of actin filament assembly and disassembly. Gelsolin is one of the most potent members of the actin-severing gelsolin/villin superfamily, as it severs with nearly 100% efficiency.[1] Gelsolin is located intracellularly (in cytosol and mitochondria) ...
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GemIdent
GemIdent GemIdent is an interactive image processing program that identifies regions of interest. It is specifically designed for images with few colors, where the objects of interest look alike with small variation. For example, color image segmentation of: - Oranges from a tree - Stained cells from microscopic images...
GemIdent GemIdent is an interactive image processing program that identifies regions of interest. It is specifically designed for images with few colors, where the objects of interest look alike with small variation. For example, color image segmentation of: - Oranges from a tree - Stained cells from microscopic image...
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Genogram
Genogram # Overview A genogram is a pictorial display of a person's family relationships and medical history. It goes beyond a traditional family tree by allowing the user to visualize hereditary patterns and psychological factors that punctuate relationships. It can be used to identify repetitive patterns of behavior...
Genogram Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview A genogram is a pictorial display of a person's family relationships and medical history. It goes beyond a traditional family tree by allowing the user to visualize hereditary patterns and psychological factors that punctuate relationships. It can...
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Genomics
Genomics Genomics is the study of an organism's entire genome. The field includes intensive efforts to determine the entire DNA sequence of organisms and fine-scale genetic mapping efforts. The field also includes studies of intragenomic phenomena such as heterosis, epistasis, pleiotropy and other interactions betwee...
Genomics Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Genomics is the study of an organism's entire genome. The field includes intensive efforts to determine the entire DNA sequence of organisms and fine-scale genetic mapping efforts. The field also includes studies of intragenomic phenomena such as heterosis,...
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Gephyrin
Gephyrin Gephyrin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the GPHN gene. This gene encodes a neuronal assembly protein that anchors inhibitory neurotransmitter receptors to the postsynaptic cytoskeleton via high affinity binding to a receptor subunit domain and tubulin dimers. In nonneuronal tissues, the encoded prot...
Gephyrin Gephyrin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the GPHN gene.[1][2][3][4][5] This gene encodes a neuronal assembly protein that anchors inhibitory neurotransmitter receptors to the postsynaptic cytoskeleton via high affinity binding to a receptor subunit domain and tubulin dimers. In nonneuronal tissues, ...
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Geraniol
Geraniol Geraniol, also called rhodinol, is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol. It is the primary part of oil-of-rose, palmarosa oil, and citronella oil (Java type). It also occurs in small quantities in geranium, lemon, and many other essential oils. It appears as a clear to pale-yellow oil which is insoluble in water, bu...
Geraniol Template:Chembox new Geraniol, also called rhodinol, is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol. It is the primary part of oil-of-rose, palmarosa oil, and citronella oil (Java type). It also occurs in small quantities in geranium, lemon, and many other essential oils. It appears as a clear to pale-yellow oil which is ...
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Germaben
Germaben Germaben II is a clear, viscous liquid used to inhibit microbial, yeast and mould growth in cosmetics and other personal products. It contains propylene glycol, propylparaben, methylparaben, and diazolidinyl urea. It is a Registered Trademark of International Specialty Products. Germaben II is used primarily...
Germaben Germaben II[1] is a clear, viscous liquid used to inhibit microbial, yeast and mould growth in cosmetics and other personal products. It contains propylene glycol, propylparaben, methylparaben, and diazolidinyl urea. It is a Registered Trademark of International Specialty Products. Germaben II is used prima...
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Gibbsite
Gibbsite Gibbsite, Al(OH)3, is one of the mineral forms of aluminium hydroxide. It is often designated as γ-Al(OH)3 (but sometimes as α-Al(OH)3 .). It is also sometimes called hydrargillite (or hydrargyllite). Gibbsite is an important ore of aluminium in that it is one of three main phases that make up the rock bauxite...
Gibbsite Gibbsite, Al(OH)3, is one of the mineral forms of aluminium hydroxide. It is often designated as γ-Al(OH)3 (but sometimes as α-Al(OH)3 [1].). It is also sometimes called hydrargillite (or hydrargyllite). Gibbsite is an important ore of aluminium in that it is one of three main phases that make up the rock bau...
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Gillenia
Gillenia Gillenia (syn. Porteranthus) is a genus of two species of perennial herbs in the Rosaceae family. Common names for plants in this genus include: Bowman's root, indian-physic, American ipecac. This genus is endemic to dry open woods with acidic soils in eastern North America. Both plants are subshrubs with expo...
Gillenia Gillenia (syn. Porteranthus) is a genus of two species of perennial herbs in the Rosaceae family. Common names for plants in this genus include: Bowman's root, indian-physic, American ipecac. This genus is endemic to dry open woods with acidic soils in eastern North America. Both plants are subshrubs with exp...
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Gingerol
Gingerol Gingerol, or sometimes -gingerol, is the active constituent of fresh ginger. Chemically, gingerol is a relative of capsaicin, the compound that gives chile peppers their spiciness. It is normally found as a pungent yellow oil, but also can form a low-melting crystalline solid. Cooking ginger transforms ginge...
Gingerol Gingerol, or sometimes [6]-gingerol, is the active constituent of fresh ginger. Chemically, gingerol is a relative of capsaicin, the compound that gives chile peppers their spiciness. It is normally found as a pungent yellow oil, but also can form a low-melting crystalline solid. Cooking ginger transforms g...
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Glanders
Glanders # Overview Glanders (from Middle English glaundres or Old French glandres, both meaning glands) (Latin: Malleus German: Rotz) is an infectious disease that occurs primarily in horses, mules, and donkeys. It can be contracted by other animals such as dogs, cats and goats. It is caused by infection by the bacte...
Glanders Template:DiseaseDisorder infobox Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Glanders (from Middle English glaundres or Old French glandres, both meaning glands)[1] (Latin: Malleus German: Rotz) is an infectious disease that occurs primarily in horses, mules, and donkeys. It can be contract...
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Imatinib
Imatinib - Content - For patients unable to swallow the film-coated tablets, the tablets may be dispersed in a glass of water or apple juice. The required number of tablets should be placed in the appropriate volume of beverage (approximately 50 mL for a 100 mg tablet, and 200 mL for a 400 mg tablet) and stirred with a...
Imatinib - Content - For patients unable to swallow the film-coated tablets, the tablets may be dispersed in a glass of water or apple juice. The required number of tablets should be placed in the appropriate volume of beverage (approximately 50 mL for a 100 mg tablet, and 200 mL for a 400 mg tablet) and stirred with ...
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Glisodin
Glisodin Glisodin is a nutritional supplement based on two constituents: - Cantaloupe extract, which typically contains high quantities of the enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD) - Gliadin, a wheat protein designed to protect SOD during the digestive process # Background As oxygen metabolizes in the body, potentially ha...
Glisodin Glisodin is a nutritional supplement based on two constituents: - Cantaloupe extract, which typically contains high quantities of the enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD) - Gliadin, a wheat protein designed to protect SOD during the digestive process # Background As oxygen metabolizes in the body, potentially h...
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Globulin
Globulin # Overview Globulin is one of the two types of serum proteins, the other being albumin. This generic term encompasses a heterogeneous series of families of proteins, with larger molecules and less soluble in pure water than albumin, which migrate less than albumin during serum electrophoresis. It is sometimes...
Globulin # Overview Globulin is one of the two types of serum proteins, the other being albumin. This generic term encompasses a heterogeneous series of families of proteins, with larger molecules and less soluble in pure water than albumin, which migrate less than albumin during serum electrophoresis. It is sometimes...
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Inhalant
Inhalant # Overview Inhalants are drugs that are inhaled as a gas, vapor, or aerosol. Some inhalants are used for medical purposes, such as anesthesia and the delivery of medication to the lungs (for example by an inhaler or nebulizer to administer asthma medication.) Other inhalants are used recreationally, such as ...
Inhalant Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Inhalants are drugs that are inhaled as a gas, vapor, or aerosol. Some inhalants are used for medical purposes, such as anesthesia and the delivery of medication to the lungs (for example by an inhaler or nebulizer to administer asthma medication...
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Glutelin
Glutelin # Overview Glutelins are soluble in dilute acids or bases, detergents, chaotropic or reducing agents. They are generally prolamin-like proteins in certain grass seeds. glutenin is the most common glutelin as it is found in wheat and is responsible from some of the refined baking properties in bread wheat. The...
Glutelin # Overview Glutelins are soluble in dilute acids or bases, detergents, chaotropic or reducing agents. They are generally prolamin-like proteins in certain grass seeds. glutenin is the most common glutelin as it is found in wheat and is responsible from some of the refined baking properties in bread wheat. The...
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Gluttony
Gluttony Derived from the Latin gluttire, meaning to gulp down or swallow, gluttony is the over-indulgence and over-consumption of food, drink, or intoxicants to the point of waste. In some Christian denominations, it is considered one of the seven deadly sins—a misplaced desire of food or its withholding from the need...
Gluttony Derived from the Latin gluttire, meaning to gulp down or swallow, gluttony is the over-indulgence and over-consumption of food, drink, or intoxicants to the point of waste. In some Christian denominations, it is considered one of the seven deadly sins—a misplaced desire of food or its withholding from the nee...
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