Diseases :: Page - 883

Organ Of Jacobson, Vomeronasal Organ

May-28-24

The Jacobson Organ, also known as the Vomeronasal Organ, is a small, closed sac in the wall of the nasal cavity. In humans, it never fully develops and does not perform a ...

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Clonidine (Clonidine)

May-28-24

Clonidine is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and migraines. The main mechanism of action of clonidine is the stimulation of alpha-2 adrenergic ...

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Croup

May-28-24

Croup is an acute inflammation and obstruction of the respiratory tract, including the larynx, trachea and bronchi in young children (most often observed between the ages ...

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Myotonic dystrophy (Dystrophia Myotonica, Myotonic Dystrophy)

May-28-24

Myotonic dystrophy (Dystrophia Myotonica, Myotonic Dystrophy) is a rare genetic disease that is characterized by muscle weakness and muscle atrophy, as well as an unnatur ...

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Glomus (Glomus, Pl. Glomera)

May-28-24

Glomus (Glomus, Pl. Glomera) is a specific connection between a small artery and a vein, which is located in the skin of the human limbs. The main function of the glomus ...

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Metformin

May-28-24

Metformin: reducing sugar levels in the human body Metformin is a biguanide drug that is widely used to lower blood sugar levels in people with non-insulin-dependent diab ...

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Lower (Inferior)

May-28-24

Lower (lat. inferior) in anatomy means located lower in relation to any structure or part of the body. For example: The lower jaw (mandibula) is part of the skeleton of ...

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Cleavage

May-28-24

Cleavage: what is it and how does it happen? In embryology, division, or cleavage, is the first stage in the development of a fertilized egg. During the process of cell d ...

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Ghon S Focus

May-28-24

Ghon's Focus Ghon's focus is the primary lesion of the lungs in tuberculosis. In this case, a small focus of granulomatous inflammation appears in the lungs, which can be ...

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Calcicosis (Calcicosis)

May-28-24

Calcicosis: what is it and what are its causes Calcicosis is a rare disease belonging to the group of pneumoconiosis. It is characterized by the accumulation of calcium s ...

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