Diseases :: Page - 642

Spermatocele

May-28-24

A spermatocele is a cyst of the scrotum containing sperm. This cyst forms in the epididymis and may appear as a tumor above the testicle. When the cyst is aspirated using ...

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Stapes (Stirrup)

May-28-24

The stapes (Stapes, Stirrup) is a small auditory bone of the middle ear, shaped like a stirrup. It connects to the incus and is attached to the membrane of the oval windo ...

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Codon

May-28-24

Codon: unit of genetic code responsible for protein synthesis Life on Earth arises due to complex biochemical processes that occur in the cells of all living organisms. O ...

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Portacaval Anastomosis, Portacaval Shunt

May-28-24

Portacaval anastomosis, also known as Portacaval Anastomosis or Portacaval Shunt, is a surgical procedure that is used to treat portal hypertension and prevent bleeding f ...

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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (Dmd)

May-28-24

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (Dmd, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy) is a severe hereditary muscular dystrophy that occurs predominantly in boys. It is caused by a mutation in ...

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Pepsin

May-28-24

Pepsin: functions and mechanisms of action Pepsin is a major digestive enzyme that plays an important role in the breakdown of proteins in the stomach. It is one of the k ...

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Granulomatosis

May-28-24

Granulomatosis is a disease accompanied by the appearance of multiple granulomas that spread throughout the human body. Granulomas are collections of immune cells that fo ...

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Athetosis (athetosis)

May-28-24

Athetosis is painful involuntary movements, especially of the hands, face and tongue. Athetosis is one of the forms of manifestation of cortical paralysis. A child with a ...

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Growth Factor

May-28-24

Growth Factor is a polypeptide that is produced by certain cells and stimulates cell reproduction. May sometimes be involved in abnormal regulation of cell growth (eg, in ...

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-Genie

May-28-24

Genetic (-Genie) Genie (-Genie) is a suffix that is used to form adjectives and means: Production of something. For example, the word "oncogenie" means "oncogenesis" or ...

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