Search Results for: pathophysiology
Pathophysiology
pathophysiology derangement of function seen in disease; alteration in function as distinguished from structural... Read More
Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity Definition Hypersensitivity is the exaggerated immune response to protect the human from foreign bodies... Read More
Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease (7th Ed) by V. Kumar et al.
Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, Seventh Edition ... Read More
Digestion and Absorption of Food
The gastrointestinal (GI) system includes the gastrointestinal tract (mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine,... Read More
Erythrocyte
Erythrocyte Definition Erythrocytes (red blood cells or RBCs) are the myeloid series of specialized cells that play an... Read More
Endomembrane system
Ever wondered how biomolecules are made within the cell and then they are released outside the cell for use by the body?... Read More
Deglutology
Definition noun The scientific or medical study of the processes and pathophysiology of deglutition Supplement Deglutology... Read More
Buck’s traction
Buck's Traction Definition Buck's traction for femur fracture is very helpful. It can be utilized in the treatment and... Read More
Quadrantanopia
Definition noun, plural: quadrantanopias A visual field defect characterized by a loss of vision in a quarter section of the... Read More
Autoimmunity
Definition noun, plural: autoimmunities A type of immunity wherein the immune response is directed against own body,... Read More
Diaphoresis
What is Diaphoresis? Diaphoresis is referred to excessive or profuse perspiration or sweating which may be due to... Read More
Assimilation
Assimilation Definition What is assimilation? Assimilation in biology is defined as the process in which living organisms... Read More
Absorption
Absorption can be defined as the process of assimilating substances across the intestinal epithelial cells or the tissues... Read More
RASER proteins selectively “hack” and “shut down” cancer cells
According to World Health Organization, cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. The record showed that it... Read More