Terminology (Med. Dictionary) :: Page - 4319

Stereocilia

May-28-24

Stereocilia are microvilli located on the outer surface of the hair cells of the inner ear. They play a key role in mechanotransduction - the conversion of the mechanical ...

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Monorchism

May-28-24

Monorchism: Absence of one testicle Monorchidism, also known as monorchia, is a medical term that describes a condition in which a man is missing one testicle. Typically, ...

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Mutation Cytoplasmic

May-28-24

Mutation Cytoplasmic: Impact of changes in the genetic structures of the cytoplasm Cytoplasmic mutation (CM) is a change in the genetic structures of the cytoplasm of cel ...

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Kleptomania

May-28-24

Kleptomania (from the Greek klepto - “steal” and mania - “madness, passion”) is a mental disorder manifested in uncontrolled theft without any selfish purpose. People suf ...

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid Donor

May-28-24

Donor deoxyribonucleic acid is a DNA molecule that is introduced into the recipient cell. Donor DNA contains genetic information that is planned to be transferred into th ...

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Dynamocardiogram Alternating

May-28-24

Dynamocardiogram Alternating: Description and Meaning Dynamocardiogram alternating (D.A.) is a type of electrocardiography characterized by regular alternation of complex ...

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Mesenchyme

May-28-24

Mesenchyme is embryonic connective tissue, from which various types of connective tissue are formed during the development of the body. Mesenchyme is formed from mesoderm ...

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Schwartze Operation

May-28-24

Schwartze operation: history and features The Schwartze operation is a surgical procedure in the ear area that was developed by the German otorhinolaryngologist Robert Sc ...

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Window (Fenestra, Oval Window)

May-28-24

(in anatomy) an opening resembling a window. The oval window (fenestra ovalis) (or window of the vestibule (fenestra vestibuli)), closed by the base of the stapes (ed.), ...

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Receptors Skin

May-28-24

Cutaneous receptors are receptors located in the skin and provide the perception of mechanical, temperature and pain stimulation. Skin receptors include: Mechanorecepto ...

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