Abscess
... Radioactive abscess scan uses white blood
cells tagged with radioactive indium and x-ray s to ... and destroyed tissue from the white blood
cells that were carried to the area to fight the ... pus consists of bacteria , white blood
cells and dead tissue . Abscess Between the Gum ...
Acid Reflux
... chronic acid reflux is believed to cause the
cells at the bottom of the esophagus to transform into gland ular
cells similar to
cells in the stomach lining. The continuous pH ...
Acute
... large numbers of unusually immature white blood
cells destined to become lymphocyte s. Acute ... the spongy tissue inside bones where blood
cells are made. ACUTE ADRENAL CRISIS - An abrupt ... disease in which too many immature white blood
cells (not lymphocyte s) are found in the blood and ...
Acute lymphocytic leukemia
... the spongy tissue inside bones where blood
cells are made. Acute lymphocytic leukemia is a ... by large numbers of immature white blood
cells that resemble lymph oblasts. acute ... disease in which too many immature white blood
cells (called lymph oblasts) are found in the blood ...
Acute myelogenous leukemia
... the spongy tissue inside bones where blood
cells are made. Acute myelogenous leukemia : ... disease in which too many immature white blood
cells (not lymphocyte s) are found in the blood and ... leukemia . is characterized by low red blood
cells ( anemia ), low white blood cell count ( ...
Adenocarcinoma
... Neoplasm - or tumor , tissue composed of
cells that grow in an abnormal way. Normal tissue is ... the growth of abnormal cells. These cancer ous
cells multi ply out of control, and form a tumor . As ... s. Adenocarcinoma starts in gland ular
cells in the lining of the small intestine and is the ...
Adhesion
... . A state in which the number of red blood
cells or the hemoglobin is below normal, reducing the ... Interest: INTEGRIN-mediated interactions between
cells and extracellular matrix protein s influence a ... it cannot be cast off each month. Instead, the
cells cause bleeding and scars. Adhesion s, or scar ...
Allergen
... interact with IgE antibody on the mast
cells inside the nose. This causes discharge of ... to mast cells. Eosinophil s are white blood
cells that react to allergen s (substances that cause ... outdoors. A substance released from certain
cells in response to allergen s, associated with the ...
Allergy
... react with host tissue s or immune effector
cells that are autoreactive to endogenous ... ... , known as a sympathomimetic. White blood
cells (WBC) General term for a variety of
cells responsible for fighting invading germs, ...
Alpha
... Alpha -blockers work by blocking special sites on
cells called alpha -receptors. These
cells are found in the muscle s around blood vessels ... factor alpha (TNF alpha ) gene expression in
cells and TNF alpha release ...
Amyloidosis
... Amyloidosis , primary : A disorder of plasma
cells (special white blood
cells that produce antibodies), this is one of a group ... and resulting from a cancer of the blood
cells called myeloma . Hereditary amyloidosis is ...
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
... , or ALS , is a disease of the motor nerve
cells in the brain and spinal cord. It causes ... neurological disease that attacks the nerve
cells that control voluntary muscle s. It may begin ... is a progressive wasting away of certain nerve
cells of the brain and spinal column called motor ...
Anemia
... to produce the proper number of red blood
cells needed to carry oxygen to vital organ s. ... that occurs when there are fewer red blood
cells than normal, or there is a low concentration of ... ... Anemia is a condition where red blood
cells are not providing adequate oxygen to body ...
Antibody
... substances produced by specialized blood
cells ( plasma cells) as a reaction to an antigen ... (antibodies) are protein s produced by plasma
cells (or B-Cells , a type of lymphocyte ), ... ... antibodies can identify substances on cancer
cells or normal substances that may help cancer ...
Antigen
... (APC) Antigen -presenting cell , Accessory
cells T lymphocyte s are part of the immune system ... antigen ( PSA ) is a protein produced by the
cells of the prostate gland . The PSA test ... of lymph atic tissue with T cells, B
cells and macrophage s which recognize antigen s and ...
Aplastic
... blood cells, including red and white blood
cells as well as platelet s. Aplastic anemia ... failure of the bone marrow , where red blood s
cells are made, causes a dramatic drop in red and white ... (an-ah-PLAS-tik) A term used to describe cancer
cells that divide rapidly and have little or no ...
Asymptomatic
... pain or discomfort but has infection -fighting
cells in his semen . ASYMPTOMATIC INFECTION ... is actively multi plying, infecting, and killing
cells of the immune system . Lyme disease may be ... blood disorder that forms abnormal red blood
cells high cholesterol levels in the blood , ...
Autoimmune disease
... and produces antibodies to attack its own healthy
cells and tissue . Autoimmune Disease s . People ... develops when the immune system attacks normal
cells or organ s. Autoimmune disease Disease in which the body makes antibodies against its own
cells or tissue s. Titer ... AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE ...
Autoimmune Diseases
... and produces antibodies to attack its own healthy
cells and tissue . Autoimmune Diseases . People ... body makes antibodies that work against its own
cells or tissue s. Rheumatic disease s ( disease s ... diseases that attack the bile ducts or liver
cells Severe reactions to prescription drugs ...
Basal cell carcinoma
... carcinoma develops from abnormal growth of the
cells in the lowest layer of the epidermis and is the ... that arises from the basal cells, small round
cells found in the lower part (or base) of the ... of the skin is made up of squamous cells. Basal
cells are found below the squamous cells. The most ...
Bilirubin
... is derived from the breakdown of red blood
cells is known as indirect bilirubin . Bilirubin ... begins with the breakdown of red blood
cells by phagocytic cells. Red blood
cells contain hemoglobin , which is broken down to ...
Benign
... Benign tumor A localized overgrowth of
cells that does not spread to other parts of the body. ... cell of the body. In a benign tumour the
cells do not spread to other parts of the body and so ... large. Cancer ous tumor s may shed cancer
cells that spread to other parts of the body. This is ...
Beta
... the stomach ). Within the pancreas , the beta
cells are located in areas called the islets of ... that take place when HIV and white blood
cells meet. Beta blockers reduce the heart ... (sickle hemoglobin ) deforms the red blood
cells when they are under low oxygen conditions. ...
Biopsy
... under a microscope to determine whether cancer
cells are present. Breast biopsy : Interpreting ... a diagnosis (eg, to determine whether abnormal
cells such as cancer
cells are present). biopsy Removal and exam of a ...
Blood
... cord blood and may provide the donated stem
cells to another matched individual in their network. ... cell count (WBC). The number of white blood
cells in a volume of blood . Normal range varies ... atories but is generally between 4,300 and 10,800
cells per cubic millimeter (cmm). White blood ...
Bone marrow
... is the tissue that manufactures the blood
cells and is in the hollow part of most bones. This ... filling the cavities of the bones where blood
cells are formed. Bone marrow is the soft, ... material found inside bones. It contains immature
cells known as hematopoietic or blood -forming stem ...
Bone marrow biopsy
... numbers of both mature and immature bone marrow
cells are present. No signs of infection are present. ... examine the number, size, and maturity of blood
cells and/or abnormal
cells ... Bone marrow biopsy A procedure in which ...
Brain tumor
... the day. brain tumor The growth of abnormal
cells in the tissue s of the brain. Brain tumor s ... A brain tumor is any growth of abnormal
cells or uncontrolled proliferation of
cells in the brain. GLIOBL AST OMA MULTI FORME - ...
Breast
... is a malignant tumor that has developed from
cells of the breast . A malignant tumor is a group of cancer
cells that may invade surrounding tissue s or spread ... in Women What is breast cancer ? When abnormal
cells grow uncontrollably, they are called cancer s. ...
Breast Cancer
... is a malignant tumor that has developed from
cells of the breast . A malignant tumor is a group of cancer
cells that may invade surrounding tissue s or spread ... the nipple. breast cancer in situ Abnormal
cells that are confined to the ducts or lobules in the ...
Calcitonin
... Calcitonin is a hormone produced in the C
cells of the thyroid gland . Its role in humans is ... . calcitonin A hormone formed by the C
cells of the thyroid gland . It helps maintain a ... YOU SHOULD DO ... medulla ry - develops in
cells that produce calcitonin , a hormone that does ...
Cancer
... Cancer is an abnormal growth of cells. Cancer
cells rapidly reproduce despite restriction of space, ... of the body where it is located and the kind of
cells that comprise it. The most common types of cancer
cells and their locations are: Goto: ... Cancer ...
Carbon dioxide
... and cervical biopsy , and the abnormal
cells are visible through the colposcope. Carbon ... help Printer-Friendly Format ... Red blood
cells ( Erythrocyte s)
cells in the blood that de liver oxygen to tissue ...
Carcinoma
... is a disease in which cancer (malignant)
cells are found somewhere in the body, but the place ... the growth of abnormal cells. These cancer ous
cells multi ply out of control, and form a tumor . As ... skin because it arises from hormone -producing
cells that resemble nerve cells. More on Adeno ...
CBC
... also includes information about the red blood
cells that is calculated from the other measurements: ... , but a complete blood count checks the blood
cells themselves. You are here : AllRefer.com > ... Megaloblastic Anemia - View of Red Blood
cells CBC Alternate Names : Complete Blood Count ......
Cell
... unit of protoplast which contains a nucleus. Some
cells (red blood cells) may be nonnucleated. [ Med ... Germ cell tumor s develop from primitive
cells that normally mature into ova (eggs) in the ... is a lower than normal number of red blood
cells in the blood . Red blood ...
Cervical
... is a disease in which malignant ( cancer )
cells form in the tissue s of the cervix . Human ... cervical cancer represents true invasion of
cells beyond the epithelium into surrounding tissue ... ? Cervical dysplasia is an abnormal growth of
cells on the cervix . The cervix is the lower part ...
Cervical dysplasia
... ? Cervical dysplasia is an abnormal growth of
cells on the cervix . The cervix is the lower part ... a woman has abnormal changes in the top layer of
cells of her cervix . These changes are an early sign ... in the size, shape, and organ ization of adult
cells of the cervix . Often a precursor lesion for ...
Cervix
... two kinds of cells: rectangular-shaped columnar
cells on the surface of the cervix and in the cervical canal; and flat, scalelike squamous
cells on the surface of the cervix . The cervix : ... , or infertility . It can be used to evaluate
cells obtained from many parts of the body, but is most ...
Chemotherapy
... the drugs used cause some damage to healthy
cells as well. These can include hair loss , ... of drugs work in different ways to fight cancer
cells and shrink tumor s. Chemotherapy drugs ... parts of the body. This helps to kill cancer
cells that have spread from the original site of the ...