Terminology (Med. Dictionary) :: Page - 4419

Antigen-Presenting Cell (Arc)

May-28-24

An antigen presenting cell (APC) is a macrophage that acts on antigen and then delivers it to T lymphocytes. APC captures foreign antigens from the environment by phagocy ...

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Calcinosis

May-28-24

Calcinosis is an abnormal deposition of calcium salts in tissues that can occur in both humans and animals. This phenomenon can be observed either only in the subcutaneou ...

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Blastophthoria

May-28-24

Blastophthoria: essence and properties Blastophthoria is a term that refers to the process of cell death or destruction. The word consists of two roots: "blasto-", which ...

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Micromelia

May-28-24

Micromelia is a congenital developmental anomaly in which shortening of the limbs is observed. The cause of micromelia is impaired development of the limbs in the early s ...

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Trembling Chill-like

May-28-24

Chill-like trembling is a trembling of the whole body, which is accompanied by contraction of the hair muscles (“goose bumps”) and a pronounced autonomic reaction (pallor ...

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Pokotilova Operation

May-28-24

Pokotilova Operation: History and Significance The Pocotilova operation is one of the most significant surgical procedures that was developed in the Soviet Union in the f ...

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Dynamometer Stanovoy

May-28-24

The Stanovoi dynamometer is a spring dynamometer with handles for the legs and arms, designed to measure the force developed during extension of the torso. It is used to ...

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Pseudopoikiloderma

May-28-24

Pseudopoikiloderma: A Mysterious Skin Condition In the world of dermatology, there are many different skin conditions that attract specialist interest and study. One such ...

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Privesa Method

May-28-24

Gain method: description and application The weight gain method is a method for studying morphological structures based on determining their weight. This method was devel ...

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Ligament Costotransverse Lateral

May-28-24

Costotransverse lateral ligament: functions and significance The costotransverse ligament is an important structure in the human spinal column. It connects the cervical, ...

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