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111 | 2018-04-21 03:32:35 | Gait | Gait refers to the manner in which someone walks. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
112 | 2018-04-21 03:32:40 | Galactorrhea | Galactorrhea is where there is abnormal milk secretions from the breast. Both genders may be affected and may be a side effect of some medications such as antipsychotics. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
113 | 2018-04-21 03:32:50 | Galactosemia | Galactosemia is a rare genetic metabolic disorder which affects proper metabolism of the sugar galactose. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
114 | 2018-04-21 03:33:25 | Gallbladder | The gallbladder is a pear shaped gastrointestinal organ situated just below the liver. The gallbladder’s main function is the storage and concentration of bile. Bile is a yellow-green substance that helps break down fats in the intestines. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
115 | 2018-04-21 03:33:34 | Gallstones (Gall Stones) | Gallstones are solid “stones” which are formed within the gallbladder, an organ that stores bile excreted from the liver. Bile is made up of water, salts, lecithin, cholesterol, and other substances. If the concentration of the components changes, gallstones may form. Gallstones may be small or large, depending on how long they have been forming. | 1 January, 2012 | 11 March, 2014 |
116 | 2018-04-21 03:33:41 | Gamete | Sex cells, that is the cells which can be fertilised by gametes of the opposite sex. In females gametes are known as eggs, oocytes or ovum. In males gametes are known as sperm or spermatozoa.More on male reproductive system.More on female reproductive system.More on sperm analysis. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
117 | 2018-04-21 03:33:44 | Gamete Intra-Fallopian Transfer (GIFT) | Gamete intra-fallopian transfer (GIFT) is the transfer of viable oocytes and sperm into the fallopian tubes for fertilisation. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
118 | 2018-04-21 03:34:00 | Gametes | Gametes are sex cells; that is, the cells which can be fertilised by gametes of the opposite sex. In females gametes are known as eggs, oocytes or ovum. In males gametes are known as sperm or spermatozoa.Gametes are haploid cells with 23 chromosomes. All other cells in the body are diploid cells with 46 chromosomes. Upon fertilisation (the joining of female and male gametes) the two sets 23 chromosomes join to produce a single diploid (46 chromosome) cell, from which the foetus develops during pregnancy. |
1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
119 | 2018-04-21 03:34:14 | Gamma Amino Butyric Acid (GABA) | Gamma amino-butyric acid or GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter (chemical messenger) found in the brain. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
120 | 2018-04-21 03:34:26 | gangrene | Gangrene refers to the decay and death of tissue resulting from an interruption in blood flow to a certain area of your body. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
121 | 2018-04-21 03:34:31 | HAART | Antiretrovirals (ARVs) are medications used to fight HIV virus,the combined use of these drugs is known as Highly Active Anti Retroviral Therapy (HAART). | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
122 | 2018-04-21 03:34:34 | Haem-iron | Haem-iron is iron found in animal foods. It is absorbed by human bodies more rapidly than non-haem iron (from plant sources). | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
123 | 2018-04-21 03:34:41 | Haemagglutination Inhibition Test | The haemagglutination inhibition test was an early immunoassay method of pregnancy testing.More about pregnancy testing. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
124 | 2018-04-21 03:34:45 | Haemarthrosis | Haemarthrosis refers to the accumulation of blood in a joint or joint cavity. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
125 | 2018-04-21 03:34:53 | Haematocrit | The percentage of the volume of whole blood made up by red blood cells. When a blood sample is centrifuged, its components are separated according to densities. Red blood cells are denser than plasma, so the haematocrit makes up the bottom of the sample. It usually has a value of about 45%. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
126 | 2018-04-21 03:35:10 | Haematological neoplasia | Haematological neoplasia can be referred to as a new and abnormal growth in the blood. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
127 | 2018-04-21 03:35:16 | Haematologist | A specialist who studies blood, the blood forming tissues and the disorders associated with these topics. They are often experts in blood Clotting disorders. | 1 January, 2012 | 11 March, 2014 |
128 | 2018-04-21 03:35:26 | Haematoma | A haematoma refers to a collection of blood outside the blood vessels within the tissues. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
129 | 2018-04-21 03:35:30 | Haematospermia | Haematospermia is the condition in which blood is found in the semen. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
130 | 2018-04-21 03:35:41 | Haemochromatosis | Haemochromatosis is a genetic condition in which iron from the blood is deposited into organs including the heart, liver and pancreas. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
131 | 2018-04-21 03:36:22 | Iatrogenic | Iatrogenic means resulting from a doctor’s actions, and is most commonly used to refer to complications from treatment such as surgery. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
132 | 2018-04-21 03:36:28 | Iatrogenic Traumatic Cataract | Iatrogenic traumatic cataract is a type of cataract that occurs as a result of an injury sustained during a medical procedure (e.g. eye surgery). | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
133 | 2018-04-21 03:36:36 | IC – Intracranial Stimulation | A type of neurostimulation where the inside of the brain is stimulated. There are two different forms of IC – deep brain stimulation and motor cortex stimulation. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
134 | 2018-04-21 03:36:49 | Ice pick scars | Ice pick scars are small (less than 2mm diameter), deep and pitted scars that may occur following healing of acne. They commonly occur on the cheeks. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
135 | 2018-04-21 03:36:56 | Ichthyosis | Icthyosis is a skin condition characterised by persistently dry, rough, thickened and scaly skin. The majority of icthyosis cases are inherited (known as Icthysosis vulgaris), although it may also be acquired as a consequence of certain disease states such as an under-active thyroid, lymphoma or HIV infection or it may arise from taking certain medications. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
136 | 2018-04-21 03:37:01 | Idiopathic | Idiopathic means that something has an unknown cause. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
137 | 2018-04-21 03:37:13 | Idiopathic subglottic stenosis | Idiopathic subglottic stenosis (ISS) is narrowing of the upper airway caused by inflammation and scar tissue, due to an unknown cause. ‘Idiopathic’ means that something has an unknown cause. ‘Subglottic’ refers to the area of the airway that is narrowed (under the vocal cords, or ‘glottis’). ‘Stenosis’ means a narrowing.More information on idiopathic subglottic stenosis | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
138 | 2018-04-21 03:37:23 | IgA (Immunoglobulin A) | Immunoglobulin A (IgA) is the second most abundant immunoglobulin. An immunoglobulin (or antibody) is a protein which is involved in immune responses. IgA plays an important role in the cellular defence of mucosal surfaces. IgA is excreted into bodily secretions such as tears, saliva and breast milk. A lack of IgA often causes major infections of mucosal surfaces, such as the mouth, throat and lungs. |
1 January, 2012 | 14 March, 2014 |
139 | 2018-04-21 03:37:34 | IgE (immunoglobulin E) | IgE is the largest immunoglobulin, but is present at extremely low levels in a healthy individual. An immunoglobulin (or antibody) is a protein produced by B cells, which is involved in immune responses. IgE has a high affinity for mast cells, causing them to release substances that stimulate an allergic reaction. Allergic conditions such as hayfever and allergic rhinitis are caused by an abnormal immune system response, which stimulates the production of too much IgE. |
1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
140 | 2018-04-21 03:37:48 | IgG (Immunoglobulin G) | Immunoglobulin G (IgG) is the most abundant immunoglobulin, and is one of the major activators of the complement pathway. An immunoglobulin (or antibody) is a protein which is involved in immune responses. Part of the IgG molecule is able to interact with lots of cells of the immune system, and so it has the ability to stimulate a very direct attack on anything that it recognises. IgG is also the only type of immunoglobulin that is transferred across the placenta from mother to foetus. This gives unborn children some protection from diseases to which they have not yet been exposed. |
1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
141 | 2018-04-21 03:38:00 | Jaundice | Jaundice can be referred to as excess bilirubin production which causes a yellowish tinge of the skin and/or whites of the eyes. Caused by liver disease, obstruction of liver bile ducts or haemolysis. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
142 | 2018-04-21 03:38:14 | Jejunum | The jejunum is the middle section of the small intestine. The start of the jejunum is marked by a sharp bend, the duodenojejunal flexure. It is in the jejunum where the majority of digestion and absorption occurs. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
143 | 2018-04-21 03:38:39 | Jerky tremor | Jerky tremor has many possible causes and is characterised by continuous bursts of muscle activity at the surface of the skin.For more information, see Myoclonus. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
144 | 2018-04-21 03:38:53 | Jet Lag (Circadian Dysynchronism; Flight Dysrhythmia) | Jet lag, also known as circadian dysynchronism or flight dysrhythmia, is a temporary condition that arises as a result of rapid air travel across multiple time zones. It is characterised by symptoms of disturbed sleep pattern, fatigue, insomnia and irritability, which develop because of the body’s inability to adapt to the new time zone. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
145 | 2018-04-21 03:39:02 | Joint Subluxation | Joint subluxation is a condition associated with loose joints, and refers to the partial dislocation of a joint.For more information on the anatomy of joints, see The Rheumatological System. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
146 | 2018-04-21 03:39:16 | Juvenile macular degeneration | In vary rare instances macular degeneration of genetic origin occurs in young individuals (sometimes children). It is sometimes called juvenile macular degenerationHowever, the vast majority of macular degeneration is experienced by elderly individuals and is partly caused by the ageing process, known as age-related macular degeneration.More information on macular degeneration. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
147 | 2018-04-21 03:39:29 | Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME) | Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) is a type of progressive myoclonus epilepsy disorder that is a common cause of myoclonic (brief and involuntary muscle contractions) and clonic-tonic seizures in epilepsy. Some people with JME will experience myoclonic seizures as their only seizure type.For more information, see Myoclonus. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
148 | 2018-04-21 03:39:38 | Kaolin | This is a white clay that contains metals such as aluminium and silicon that is purified and made into a powder, which is used to help absorb materials. Kaolin is used to activate a test of blood Clotting – the APTT. | 1 January, 2012 | 11 March, 2014 |
149 | 2018-04-21 03:39:52 | Karvea | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 | |
150 | 2018-04-21 03:39:57 | Karvezide | Karvezide is used to control high blood pressure (also called hypertension). Everybody has blood pressure which is important to supply blood around the body, but when blood pressure becomes higher than normal, it may cause damage to blood vessels in organs such as the heart, kidneys, eyes and the brain. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
151 | 2018-04-21 03:40:22 | Karyotype | A cell’s karyotype refers to a photomicrograph of a cell’s chromosomes which show the number, size and shape of the chromosomes. Karyotyping is used to detect genetic abnormalities in the cell. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
152 | 2018-04-21 03:40:34 | Kava-kava | Kava-kava, also known as kava, (Piper methysticum) is a plant native to the Pacific Islands. Natural remedies made from this plant are used to treat anxiety. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
153 | 2018-04-21 03:40:45 | Keloid scar | A keloid scar is a raised scar that grows beyond the boundaries of the wound that it has formed to heal. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
154 | 2018-04-21 03:40:58 | Keppra (levetiracetam) | Keppra (levetiracetam) is an antiepileptic medicine used to control the excessive electrical activity in the brain that results in epileptic seizures. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
155 | 2018-04-21 03:41:08 | Keratin | Keratin is a tough insoluble protein that forms the basis of hair and nails, and also many areas of the oral mucosa. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
156 | 2018-04-21 03:41:19 | Keratinisation | Keratinisation is the process through which keratinocyte cells in the skin synthesis the protein keratin. It is an important process in the production of new skin cells. For more information about the structure and function of the skin, see Skin. | 1 January, 2012 | 18 March, 2014 |
157 | 2018-04-21 03:41:24 | Keratinocytes | Keratinocytes are a type of cell found in the epidermis or outer layer of skin. They synthesise keratin, a protein which forms the tough fibrous structures of the skin.For more information about the structure and function of the skin, see Skin. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
158 | 2018-04-21 03:41:34 | L-glutamine | L-glutamine is a type of anti-inflammatory medication that can be used for oral mucositis. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
159 | 2018-04-21 03:41:46 | Labia Minora | Labia minora is the anatomical term for the two folds of skin of the vulva (outer vagina).For more information, see Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
160 | 2018-04-21 03:41:57 | Labour | Labour is the process of passage of a baby (foetus) and placenta from the uterus (womb), through the vagina, to be external to the mother. True labour involves regular, rhythmical contractions of the uterus, resulting in dilation of the cervix. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
161 | 2018-04-21 03:42:07 | Labyrinth | The labyrinth is a part of the inner ear involved in balance and perception of movement. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
162 | 2018-04-21 03:42:18 | Labyrinthitis | Labyrinthitis is a balance disorder. It is an inflammatory process affecting the labyrinths that house the vestibular system (which sense changes in head position) of the inner ear. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
163 | 2018-04-21 03:42:41 | Lachesis mutus | Lachesis mutus is a large venomous snake which inhabits tropical areas of America. It is related to the rattlesnake. Homoepathic remedies are prepared using the snake’s venom. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
164 | 2018-04-21 03:42:49 | Lacrimal glands | The lacrimal glands are the sites of tear production in the eye. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
165 | 2018-04-21 03:42:53 | Lactate dehydrogenase | Lactate dehydrogenase is an enzyme that catalyses the conversion of lactate to pyruvate. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
166 | 2018-04-21 03:43:03 | Lactation | Lactation refers to the production and secretion of milk by the mammary glands during pregnancy and following childbirth.For more information, see Breastfeeding. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
167 | 2018-04-21 03:43:16 | Lactation break | A lactation break is break provided to a working, breastfeeding woman to enable her to breastfeed or express breastmilk while at work. Lactation breaks are provided in addition to normal breaks (e.g. tea, lunch) and it is recommended that women receive two, 30 minute breaks per working day to enable them to breastfeed. However, in Australia employers are not legally required to provide paid lactation breaks.More information on Breastfeeding and the Workplace. |
1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
168 | 2018-04-21 03:43:24 | MabCampath | MabCampath is a drug used in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, a slowly progressing cancerous disease of the white blood cells. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
169 | 2018-04-21 03:43:33 | Mabthera | Mabthera is indicated for B cell non Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) with CD20 positive,With previously untreated, stage III/IV follicular B cell (with other chemotherapy).Mabthera is also indicated for the combination treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
170 | 2018-04-21 03:43:45 | Maceration | Maceration refers to softening through soaking in liquid. In dermatology, it refers to the softening of skin when it is excessively and constantly moist. This softening makes it easier for skin infections to occur. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
171 | 2018-04-21 03:43:58 | Macrolides | This group of antibiotics includes; Erythromycin, Roxithromycin, Azithromycin and Clarithromycin. They also act by preventing bacteria from producing proteins needed for their growth and reproduction. Depending on the concentration the medications are administered at, they may be bacteriostatic or bactericidal. They are most commonly used to treat chest infections acquired in the community. |
1 January, 2012 | 20 March, 2014 |
172 | 2018-04-21 03:44:23 | Macronutrients | Macronutrients are the nutrients which the body requires in the greatest amounts to give the body energy, that is, carbohydrates, proteins and fats. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
173 | 2018-04-21 03:44:32 | Macrophage | A macrophage is a cell of the immune system that scavenges and eats foreign bodies (such as bacteria). | 1 January, 2012 | 11 March, 2014 |
174 | 2018-04-21 03:44:37 | Macula (Ear) | The macula is a small patch of hair cells and their supporting cells contained within the saccule and the utricle.For more information, see Anatomy of the Ear. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
175 | 2018-04-21 03:44:43 | Macula (Skin) | A macula refers to a distinct spot. On skin, a macula refers to a flat circumscribed area, a discoloured spot, or an area of altered skin. This type of change may be seen in benign melanocytic lesions (moles). | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
176 | 2018-04-21 03:45:08 | Macula Laser Surgery | Macula laser surgery is a surgical procedure used to treat macular oedema. It involves directing laser beams into areas of the macula to close leaking blood vessels. It reduces the risk of vision loss by up to 50%. However, repeat treatment is often necessary and there is a risk of vision loss from other causes associated with the surgery. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
177 | 2018-04-21 03:45:17 | Macula Lutea (Eye) | The macula lutea is a section of the retina that regulates central vision – that is, the high-acuity vision necessary for reading, driving and recognising faces. In the centre of the macula is a small pit called the fovea centralis, which produces finely detailed images.Central vision typically deteriorates with age, due to a process known as age-related macular degeneration. Many other factors, such as smoking and dietary habits, also affect the rate of macular degeneration.For more information, see The Eye and Vision and Macular Degeneration. |
1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
178 | 2018-04-21 03:45:23 | N-3 Fatty Acids | N-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids which the body cannot produce through chemical reactions. Instead, N-3 fatty acids must be consumed from plant or animal sources. Fish is the best available source of N-3 fatty acids. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
179 | 2018-04-21 03:45:30 | N-acetyle-cysteine | N-acetyle-cysteine is an endogenous antioxidant and a form of the amino acid group cysteine. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
180 | 2018-04-21 03:45:35 | Nail folds | Nail folds refer to the skin folds surrounding the nail that form the visible border of the nail, continuous with the cuticle. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
181 | 2018-04-21 03:45:37 | Nail Plate | The nail plate is a structure covering the nail bed that continues growing throughout life. This is the "nail" that is commonly referred to in everyday language. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
182 | 2018-04-21 03:45:43 | Nail Vest | The nail vest refers to the fine material extending onto the nail from the eponychium. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
183 | 2018-04-21 03:45:46 | Narcolepsy | Narcolepsy is a condition in which people suffer from excessive sleepiness. It is thought to be due to a problem with the body regulating the sleep/wake cycles. Other symptoms include cataplexy, hypnopompic and hypnagogic hallucinations and brief episodes of total paralysis on waking or before falling asleep. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
184 | 2018-04-21 03:45:53 | Narcotic | A narcotic is a potent prescription only pain relief medication. Narcotics diminish the sensitivity to pain. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
185 | 2018-04-21 03:46:01 | Narrow Spectrum Penicillin | Narrow Spectrum a href=”/medical-dictionary/penicillin/”>penicillin is a type of Antibiotics that is only active against certain bacteria, including: Gram-positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus Aureus and Streptococci. | 1 January, 2012 | 20 March, 2014 |
186 | 2018-04-21 03:46:08 | Nasal Cavity | The nasal cavity refers to the interior of the nose. The nostrils are the exterior opening of the nasal cavity and the entry point for inspired air into the respiratory system. Inspired air passes through the nasal passage and enters other organs of the respiratory system via the pharynx, or the upper section of the throat. The nasal cavity also house the olfactory system which regulates smell sensations. It is lined by the nasal mucosa. |
1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
187 | 2018-04-21 03:46:21 | Nasal Congestion | The blockage of the nasal passages resulting from the inflammation of the lining of the nose. This inflammation is mainly due to the swelling of the blood vessels in the nose and the overproduction of mucous. Also known as a blocked nose, nasal congestion can cause facial pain, headaches, breathing difficulty and general discomfort. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
188 | 2018-04-21 03:46:37 | Obese | An obese person is someone with an abnormally high level of body fat. This usually causes the person to suffer from health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
189 | 2018-04-21 03:46:43 | Obesity | Obesity is a severe excess of body mass. It is specifically defined as a BMI greater than 30. Morbidly obese patients have a BMI over 40 and are at significant risk of morbidity and mortality. Obesity is associated with increased risks of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Numerous treatments are available for obesity including diet, exercise, lifestyle changes, drugs and surgery. |
1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
190 | 2018-04-21 03:46:51 | Obesity treatments | Obesity treatments include a range of lifestyle changes (including diets and exercise programs), behavioural therapies, pharmacotherapies (drugs) and surgical methods to help promote weight loss. Treatment of | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
191 | 2018-04-21 03:47:00 | Obesogenic | An environment is described as obesogenic if it is not conducive to healthy eating and physical activity and instead promotes weight gain. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
192 | 2018-04-21 03:47:15 | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves recurrent ideas, images, thoughts (obsessions), impulses and repetative patterns of behaviour (compulsions). If these are resisted then there can be great anxiety. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
193 | 2018-04-21 03:47:31 | Obstetrician | Obstetricans are doctors who specialise in delivering babies and caring for pregnant women. Obstetricians usually also train in Gynaecology, which is a specialty dealing with the health of the female reproductive system (ovaries, uterus, cervix, vagina). Obstetricians may practice in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology, or they may only deal with Obstetrics. Some GPs do extra training in obstetrics (in addition to their GP specialty training), and are known as GP Obstetricians. |
1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
194 | 2018-04-21 03:47:39 | Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) | Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a condition characterised by episodes where a person’s breathing repeatedly stops while they sleep. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
195 | 2018-04-21 03:47:58 | Occipital cortex | This is the visual processing area of the brain, a region located at the back of the brain. Visual evoked potentials measure changes in activity that are occurring in the occipital cortex. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
196 | 2018-04-21 03:48:12 | Occipital Lobe | The occipital lobe (one of the five lobes of the brain ) lies most posteriorly in the brain. The main function of the occipital lobe is primary visual processing. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
197 | 2018-04-21 03:48:28 | Occipital Nerve | The occipital nerve transmits signals to the skin of the scalp, above the ears and over the back of the jaw. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
198 | 2018-04-21 03:48:36 | p53 | p53 is a tumour suppressor gene that acts to, as the name suggests, stop tumours from developing. It does this by activating a number of proteins that trigger cell death in the damaged cell. This stops that cell from replicating and dividing uncontrollably and forming a tumour. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
199 | 2018-04-21 03:49:01 | P53 proteins | P53 proteins act as checkpoints in the cell cycle, that is the cycle in which cells divide and replicate. They work in conjunction with P53 genes to stop the replication of damaged cells, the replication of which will lead to tumours. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
200 | 2018-04-21 03:49:06 | Pachymetry | Pachymetry is the process used to determine the corneal thickness of the eye, by using ultrasound. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
201 | 2018-04-21 03:49:10 | PAD (Bortezomib, Doxorubicin, Dexamethasone) | Bortezomib (formerly PS-341), doxorubicin, dexamethasone (PAD) combination therapy is a chemotherapy regimen that uses the drugs bortezomib, doxorubicin and dexamethasone together. It has been used in the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma (MM). | 1 January, 2012 | 11 March, 2014 |
202 | 2018-04-21 03:49:22 | Paediatrics | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 | |
203 | 2018-04-21 03:49:39 | Paget’s disease | Paget’s disease (also known as osteitis deformans) is a chronic bone disorder characterized by the irregular breakdown and formation of bone tissue. This may result in the expansion and weakening of bone; causing bone pain, arthritis, fractures and bone deformities. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
204 | 2018-04-21 03:49:51 | Paget’s Disease of the Nipple | Paget’s disease of the nipple is a type of cancer that affects the breast. The cancer spreads through the skin into the nipple. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
205 | 2018-04-21 03:50:06 | Pain | Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience common to many different diseases. For more information about the mechanisms and different types of pain, see the anatomy and physiology of pain. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
206 | 2018-04-21 03:50:18 | Pain Inhibition Pathway | Pain inhibition pathways are nerve pathways in the spinal cord that block the sensation of pain. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
207 | 2018-04-21 03:50:27 | Palatal Myoclonus | Palatal myoclonus is a condition in which rapid contractions of the soft palate persist, sometimes even during sleep. Often other local muscle groups will also be affected such as the face and throat.For more information, see Myoclonus. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
208 | 2018-04-21 03:50:42 | QALY – Quality adjusted life year | A measurement index designed to take into account the quality, as well as quantity, of survival benefits from treatment. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
209 | 2018-04-21 03:50:56 | QoL – Quality of life | Quality of life is a concept that describes how well a person functions and how satisfied they are with their social, mental, emotional and physical state. | 1 January, 2012 | 14 May, 2016 |
210 | 2018-04-21 03:51:23 | QT Interval | The QT interval is a measure of the time between different types of heart waves (Q waves and T waves). It changes in response to an individual’s heart rate.For more information, see Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart. | 1 January, 2012 | 21 January, 2014 |
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