Abdomen
... Abdomen : The belly, that part of the
body that contains all of the structures between the ... diaphragm , the powerful muscle spanning the
body cavity below the lungs . Abdomen - ... ... abdomen (AB-do-men) The area of the
body that contains the pancreas , stomach , ...
Acid
... it. However, it doesn't describe the affected
body part. Uric acid tests Definition Uric ... A major component of fats that is used by the
body for energy and tissue development. ... topically to treat plantar warts . After the
body has absorbed enough for its needs, an enzyme ...
Acidosis
... a condition in which the amount of acid in the
body is increased. When this condition is caused by ... characterized by excessive acid in the
body fluids. Pictures & Images Kidney s ... ... Disease characterized by the inability of the
body to produce or respond properly to insulin , ...
Acromegaly
... is a serious condition that occurs when the
body produces too much of the hormone s that control ... hormone . It results in gradual enlargement of
body tissue s including the bones of the face, jaw , ... Many people say they would like parts of their
body to be bigger. But there are times when ...
Acupuncture
... that flows around the 12 main organ s in the
body - including the heart , liver , lungs , ... the stimulation of specific points on the
body by a variety of techniques-usually hair -thin ... insertion of very fine sterile needles into the
body at specific points according to a mapping of ...
Adrenal glands
... the heart rate, blood pressure , the way the
body uses food , and other vital functions. The ... , which is released in an emergency to help the
body react. The adrenal glands are very important ... of blood pressure medicines that cause the
body to hold onto extra potassium . Poorly ...
Adrenaline
... to danger (real or imagined), causes many of the
body changes typically felt during a panic attack . ... break-down products of adrenaline . Since the
body gets rid of these hormone s in the urine , ... , which is released in an emergency to help the
body react. These include medication side effects, ...
Aerobic
... exercise : What 30 minutes a day can do for your
body Aerobic exercise strengthens your heart and ... activity, increases endurance and helps your
body use oxygen more effectively. Your lungs work ... fats. Avoid smoking . Maintain a desirable
body weight . Moderate regular aerobic exercise ...
Allergy
... Pathology hypersensitive reaction of the
body tissue s of certain individuals to certain ... immunotherapy, is a way of desensitizing the
body so that it stops reacting so strongly to certain ... reaction is similar to an allergy , in which the
body often reacts with a runny nose and itchy eyes . ...
Alopecia
... Complete baldness of the scalp, but normal
body hair . Alopecia areata : Patchy areas of ... The loss of hair , which may include all
body hair as well as scalp hair . Analgesic Any ... The lack or loss of hair from areas of the
body where hair is usually found. Alopecia can be ...
Amino acids
... - Glutathione (200 grams), functions in the
body as an antioxidant and helps destroy free radicals ... s. Some amino acids are also used in the
body for the manufacture of hormone s. With added ... vitamins , minerals and amino acids that your
body needs. PEPTIDE ( ALS O POLYP EPTIDE): ...
Amputation
... Trauma tic amputation is the loss of a
body part -- usually a finger, toe, arm, or leg-- that ... and feet. Antioxidants ... Amputation Dead
body tissue must be removed to prevent the ... ... Excision of the disease d portions of the
body may be necessary and, in advanced involvement, ...
Amyloidosis
... deposits of protein in one or more organ s or
body systems. Description ... Amyloidosis on the ... abnormal protein c alled amyloid accumulates in
body tissue s and organ s. The protein deposits ... However, since it can damage organ s of the
body thereby causing them to malfunction, it needs to ...
Anatomy
... is broken down into smaller pieces so that the
body can use them to build and nourish cells and to ... a neck region, and a series of flat, rectangular
body segments, or proglottids, ... Anatomy of the ... when the soft tissue in a specific area of the
body is unable to stabilize unstable bony segments ...
Anemia
... Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the
body lacks mineral iron to produce the hemoglobin it ... cells are not providing adequate oxygen to
body tissue s. There are many types and causes of ... disease . In aplastic anemia , your
body stops producing enough new blood cells. This ...
Anesthesia
... causes loss of feeling in a part of the
body such as a tooth or an area of skin without ... area of the body, as opposed to the entire
body and brain as occurs during general anesthesia . ... awake but has no feeling in the part of the
body treated with the anesthetic . local cancer ... ...
Anorexia
... illness. You have a preoccupation with food and
body image to the extreme: You don’t eat. ... , is an eating disorder characterized by low
body weight (less than 85 percent of normal weight for height and age), a distorted
body image, and an intense fear of gaining weight. ...
Anorexia Nervosa
... illness. You have a preoccupation with food and
body image to the extreme: You don’t eat. ... by refusal to maintain a minimally accepted
body weight , intense fear of weight gain , and distorted
body image. Anorexia nervosa (AN), a form of ...
Anti
... appearance or hormone s, supplements for total
body regeneration . ANTI -INFLAMMATORY AG ENT S - ... Anti -cyclic citrullinated peptide anti
body : See: Citrulline anti
body . Search All of MedicineNet For: search help ...
Antibody
... ADCC. Antibody titer Occasionally, the
body makes an error and begins to recognize its own ... exposure to an antigen , or something that the
body does not recognize as self. Antibody Powered ... Antibody A special protein built by the
body as a defense against foreign material entering ...
Antigen
... of starting an immune response or causing the
body to produce antibodies. antiserum ... ... have antibodies to certain of their own
body substances that for some reason are acting as ... several non- cancer ous conditions. " When the
body senses a foreign substance, called an antigen , ...
Atrophy
... in a plaster cast. ATROPHY - A wasting of a
body tissue (e.g. muscle , brain) tissue that can ... condition in which the muscle s throughout the
body are weakened because the cells in the spinal cord ... not work properly. Atrophy Wasting away of a
body part. Frozen shoulder A shoulder that becomes ...
Autoimmune disease
... a number of abnormal conditions caused when the
body produces antibodies to its own substances. ... antibodies and immunoglobulin s to protect the
body against invading organ isms. Autoimmune ... s. Autoimmune disease Disease in which the
body makes antibodies against its own cells or tissue ...
Autoimmune Diseases
... antibodies and immunoglobulin s to protect the
body against invading organ isms. In autoimmune diseases , the
body makes antibodies that work against its own cells ... these antibodies. In autoimmune diseases the
body perceives part of itself as being foreign and ...
Bilirubin
... in red blood cells), is produced when the
body breaks down old red blood cells. Normally, the ... in the bile . Bilirubin is formed when the
body breaks down old red blood cells. The liver ... jn´-), abnormal condition in which the
body fluids and tissue s, particularly the skin and ...
Bile
... stream by the liver and eliminated from the
body in the bile , which passes from the liver into ... of bile from the liver cells. Your
body uses cholesterol to produce many hormone s, ... that aids in digestion and helps rid the
body of harmful substances processing fats and sugar ...
Biofeedback
... tries to teach you to control automatic
body functions such as heart rate, muscle tension, ... equipment can help you learn to control some
body functions such as heart rate and muscle ... method of learning to voluntarily control certain
body functions such as heart beat, blood pressure , ...
Blurred vision
... with exertion (decreased ability to regulate
body temperature ) nausea or vomiting after ... vision numbness or tingling in any part of the
body tiredness temporary blindness fatigue and ... ( iris melanoma ), blurred vision ( ciliary
body melanoma ), or markedly decreased visual acuity ...
Body weight
...
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Body lice
...
body lice Definition:
body lice are tiny parasitic insects (Pediculus ... through close contact with other people.
body lice are common among people who are unable to ...
Body mass index
...
body mass index : A key index for relating a person's
body weight to their height. The
body mass index (BMI) is a person's weight in ...
Breast-feeding
... in nursing . After your periods end, your
body stops making the female hormone estrogen (ES-truh-jun). Estrogen controls how your
body matures, your monthly periods, and
body changes during pregnancy and breast-feeding . ...
Breasts
... hormone s control the development of female
body characteristics, such as the breasts ,
body shape, and
body hair . selective estrogen receptor ...
Breathing
... done just with our lungs . Every cell in our
body must breathe to stay alive. Breathing starts with our lungs but extends to all parts of the
body by means of our red blood cells. Breathing ... Breathing may be easier if the patient's
body is turned to the side and pillows are placed ...
Burn
... Burn : Damage to the skin or other
body parts caused by extreme heat, flame, contact with ... can cause a limited skin reaction, an overall
body reaction, or both. The long slow burn keeps ... burn is defined as any destruction of skin or
body tissue resulting from heat, chemicals, ...
Calcium
... accounting for 1.5% to 2% of an adult's total
body weight . The teeth and the bones contain the ... and when taken with Vitamin D , which helps the
body to absorb calcium , it can help decrease the ... A mineral found in teeth , bones, and other
body tissue s. calcium carbonate ... Calcium ...
Cancer
... shared by other cells, or signals sent from the
body to stop reproduction. Cancer Related ... tumor s, malignant tumor s do not respond to
body mechanisms that limit cell growth. Cancer ... s. Cancer is typed according to the part of the
body where it is located and the kind of cells that ...
Calorie
... can lead to rebound weight gain . Altered
body image can lead to anorexia nervosa or ... measure the amount of energy, in units, that the
body uses. Food supplies calorie s to the body. The
body burns calorie s to stay alive and to move. ...
Carbohydrates
... complex forms such as starches and fiber . The
body breaks down most sugar s and starches into glucose , a simple sugar that the
body can use to feed its cells. Carbohydrates ... affect the body's blood sugar the most. The
body turns carbohydrates into blood sugar . ...
Carbon dioxide
... and excess of carbon dioxide in the blood and
body tissue s. The respiratory system is the ... oxygen , essential for life, is taken into the
body and the waste product, carbon dioxide , is ... The lungs bring oxygen into the
body when breathing in and send carbon dioxide out ...