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Xanthoma

...icle >>> Xanthoma s are deposits of fatty materials under the surface of the skin ranging ... Full article >>> An examination for fatty deposits ( xanthoma s) under the skin . A general assessment of blood circulation . Full artic...

Walking

...and jogging. Monounsaturated fat /monounsaturated fatty acids ... Full article >>> Get plenty of exercise , which means at least 30 minutes of moderate activity, such as walking , most days of the week. Full article >>> The portion of the brain in the back of the head betwe...

VLDL

VLDL Definition: Lipoprotein s are mixtures of fatty cholesterol and protein s in the blood that t...holesterol , triglycerides formed from circulating fatty acids, and apo lipoprotein . Full article >>> VLDL cholesterol : What is it? Q. Wh...

Vitamin E

...inadequate amounts of Vitamin E , iron, essential fatty acids, and excessive amounts of protein , sodium , and potassium . These levels may be too high for the infant 's system to handle. Full article >>> Oral medications such as vitamin E , para-aminobenzoic acid (a B vitamin ) and...

Vasodilation

...urther promotes itching . Many soaps are salts of fatty acids with an alkali base. Soap is a degreaser and... glucose in liver and muscle , the release of fatty acids from adipose tissue , vasodilation of small arteries within muscle tissue , and increase...

Vascular

...ich blood vessels become damaged and narrowed by fatty deposits. Full article >>> Koala vascular clamp and insertReusable, ring-handled, radiopaque, stainless steel clamps for clamping delicate vessels during surgery . Full article >>> U-M Cardio vascular Center U-M D...

Ulcers

... stop smoking , and try not to eat spicy foods , fatty foods and coffee if you know they cause your problems. Full article >>> Question: I used to hear that stress was the cause of ulcers . Is this still true? Ulcers are open sores on the skin or on the lining of the digestive tra...

Telangiectasia

...angiectasia , ... Full article >>> fatty acid ; essential fever ; essential food factors; essential gene ; essential hypertension ; essential oils; essential phthisis bulbi; essential progressive atrophy of iris ; essential pruritus ; essential tachycardia ; essential telangiect...

Subcutaneous

...2;>> Subcutaneous injection Into the fatty tissue under the skin . Interferon A naturally produced chemical released by the body in response to viral infections . Interferon can be artificially produced and used as a form of immunotherapy. Full article >>>...

Std

...ATOSIS: Fatty degeneration. Hepatic steatosis is fatty degeneration of the liver . Full article >>> ( STD ) or venereal disease , term for infections acquired mainly through sexual contact. Five disease s were traditionally known as venereal disease s: gonorrhea , syphilis , and th...

Sphincter

...Avoid these foods , especially coffee, chocolate, fatty foods , whole milk , peppermint and spearmint. Full article >>> two sphincter muscle s - circular muscle s that help keep urine from leaking by closing tightly like a rubber band around the opening of the bladder . nerve s i...

Serum

...s or ductules. Full article >>> n-3 fatty acids and serum lipoprotein s: human studies. Am J Clin Nutr 1997;65(5 Suppl):1645S-1654S. Sanders TA, Oakley FR, Miller GJ, et al. Full article >>> HCG Quantitative Serum Test ( Serum Pregnancy Test ) Human Chorionic Gonad ...

Sclerosis

...clerosis is a disease of the arteries in which fatty material is deposited in the vessel wall, resultin...#62; Athero sclerosis is a condition in which fatty deposits form inside blood vessel walls. This causes the walls to become thick and less elastic. T...

Scar

...2;> Disease develops when a combination of fatty material, calcium , and scar tissue (plaque) builds up in the arteries that supply the heart with blood . Full article >>> However, sometimes, as when there is scar tissue or calcification in the node , it will not retur...

Retinopathy

...plication of diabetes . Saturated fat /saturated fatty acids ... Full article >>> diabetic retinopathy , which may be mild or severe macular degeneration is a common cause of loss of central vision in the elderly eye infection , inflammation , or injury infections of the c...

Retina

...plication of diabetes . Saturated fat /saturated fatty acids ... Full article >>> schistosomiasis ; ectopic tachycardia ; ectopic teratosis; ectopic testis ; ectopic thyroid; ectopic ureter ; ectoplacental; ectoplacental cavity ; ectoplasm; ectoplasmatic; ectoplasmic tube contraction...

Renin

.... Full article >>> The same type of fatty plaque buildup that can damage your coronary arteries can also restrict blood flow to your kidney s, triggering an excessive release of the hormone renin . That, in turn, increases your blood pressure . Full article >>> eryth...

Pruritus

... bradycardia ; essential dysmenorrhoea; essential fatty acid ; essential fever ; essential food factors; essential gene ; essential hypertension ; essential oils; essential phthisis bulbi; essential progressive atrophy of iris ; essential pruritus ; ... Full article >>>...

Potato

...nergy. It is stored in the liver , muscle s, and fatty tissue . Full article >>> base your diet around starchy foods such as potato es, whole grains like brown rice, barley, couscous, pasta, yam and sweet potato es choose low- fat meat and poultry such as chicken, turkey, rabbit an...

Poisoning

...od poisoning Minimise intake of spicy foods , fatty foods , caffeine and alcohol, particularly if these give you dyspepsia Don't 'bolt' your food - instead, eat slowly and chew thoroughly Don't eat late at night ... Full article >>> Indications: treatment of Wilson's disease...

Physical activity

...and jogging. Monounsaturated fat /monounsaturated fatty acids ... Full article >>> regular physical activity healthy eating The latter means cutting down on fats and replacing saturated fats with unsaturated alternatives. Full article >>> Regular physical activity is impo...

Pellagra

...luble B vitamin group; used in the production of fatty acids, steroids, and cholesterol ; deficiency is known as pellagra . Has cholesterol -lowering and vasodilating properties. Full article >>>...

Painless

...n , epi gastric hernias are composed usually of fatty tissue and rarely contain intestine . Formed in an area of relative weakness of the abdominal wall, these hernias are often painless and ... Full article >>> Wasting of muscle s in the upper thigh Apparent shortening of the ...

Obesity

... injury , bacterial infection , Malawi bloat, fatty liver , obesity , genetic problems, damage to the central nervous system , hypoxia , (insufficient oxygen supply) or a brain tumour. Full article >>> Some examples of risk factors for cancer include age, a family history of ce...

Niacin

...luble B vitamin group; used in the production of fatty acids, steroids, and cholesterol ; deficiency i...d are needed; also chromium and zinc . Essential fatty acids are also needed. Vitamin E repairs brain damage. Manganese improves memory. The brain also n...

Neutrophil

...entation of fish oil on neutrophil and epidermal fatty adds: Modulation of clinical course of psoria[ic subjects. ARCH. DERMATOL. (USA), 1986, 122/11 (1277-1282); return to top ... Full article >>> AGRANULOCYTOSIS - An acute condition characterized by a deficit or absolute lack of gran...

Nerve

...y are surrounded by an insulating sheath made of a fatty substance called myelin that helps to transmit nerve impulses. Full article >>> Nerve and muscle problems such as: Stroke Parkinson & acute ;s disease Huntington& acute ;s disease Multiple sclerosis ALS (Lou Gehrig& ...

Necrosis

...d, firm lumps caused by damaged and disintegrating fatty tissue s form in the breast tissue . Full article >>> Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) A protein ( cytokine ) which mediates tumor cell necrosis and destroys cancer cells. Found in two forms : TNF alpha (cachetin) TNFb...

Myelin

...ms around nerve s. It is made up of protein and fatty substances. The purpose of the myelin sheath is ...nherited disorders where the myelin sheath - the fatty insulating layer that covers many of the neuron s - is progressively damaged, because of a faulty ...

Muscular dystrophy

...ak. The muscle s break down and are replaced with fatty deposits over time. Full article >>> Muscular dystrophy Definition: Muscular dystrophy is a group of disorders characterized by progressive muscle weakness and loss of muscle tissue . Full article >>> Muscula...

Mono

...vels when substituted for saturated fats and trans fatty acids. Full article >>> CAUSES" Mono is a contagious disease , primarily affecting the spleen and lymphatic system . Full article >>> mono test A rapid immunoassay for the detection of infectious mono nucleos...

Milk

...Avoid these foods , especially coffee, chocolate, fatty foods , whole milk , peppermint and spearmint. ..... Full article >>> DHA and ARA are fatty acids received in utero from the mother, found naturally in breast milk , and said to be benefici...

Metabolite

...o those demonstrated for essential polyunsaturated fatty acids and their metabolite s. Full article >>> A build up of these acid metabolite s could eventually lead to a rapid and fatal interruption in breathing and heart functioning. Full article >>> A non prescripti...

Meibomian gland

...edge of the eyelids ( meibomian gland s), contains fatty oils called lipid s. These smooth the tear surface and slow evaporation of the middle watery layer. Full article >>> A chalazion starts with inflammation of the meibomian gland . This is an eye gland that makes a substance th...

Marrow

...ticle >>> Bone Marrow The soft, fatty tissue filling the cavities of the bones where blood cells are formed. Full article >>> Bone marrow transplant s in older adults Q. Why can't older adults get bone marrow transplant s? Stella/ New York ... Full article >...

Malabsorption

...ul- smell ing stools containing large amounts of fatty acids and soaps, and later weight loss , anemia , and other symptoms related to malabsorption of vitamins . Full article >>>...

Lymphatic system

...en through the wall of the duct , and invaded the fatty tissue of the breast . At this point, it can metastasize, or spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system ... Full article >>> Sometimes cells break away from the original ( primary ) cancer and spread to other...

Liver

... injury , bacterial infection , Malawi bloat, fatty liver , obesity , genetic problems, damage to the central nervous system , hypoxia , (insufficient oxygen supply) or a brain tumour. Full article >>> While recent studies show a glass of wine or one drink a day (two for men) c...

Liposuction

...ched-out abdominal muscle s and skin . Excessive fatty tissue and loose skin are removed from the mid...uction . Full article >>> Excessive fatty tissue and loose skin are removed from the middle and lower sections of the abdomen and the ab...

Lipoprotein

...d cholesterol ]), and triglycerides—another fatty substance in the blood . Full article >>> What is HDL (high-density lipoprotein ) cholesterol ? This type of cholesterol is commonly called bad cholesterol . It can contribute to the formation of plaque build up in the arteries...

Lipoma

...>> Lipoma A usually benign tumor of fatty tissue . Patch testTest in which different antig...article >>> A lipoma is a benign fatty tumor found in the subcutaneous layer just below the skin . These lumps can be multi ple and p...

Lipid

...62; Lipid disorders are when you have excess fatty substances in your blood . These substances inclu... of fats and fatlike compounds, including sterols, fatty acids, and many other substances. LIPO ATROPHY : Loss of subcutaneous fat , eg, in the face and l...

Lipid Disorders

...> Lipid disorders are when you have excess fatty substances in your blood . These substances include cholesterol and triglycerides. Having a lipid disorder makes you more likely to develop atherosclerosis and heart disease . Alternative Names: ... Full article >>> High Blood...

Leukodystrophy

...eakdown ( metabolism ) of certain fats (long chain fatty acids). These disorders affect the adrenal glands , nervous system, and testes . Alternative Names: ... Full article >>> Metachromatic leukodystrophy is an inherited disease characterized by the absence of the enzyme arylsulfat...

Ligament

...nt s (called dense tissue ), and do not have much fatty tissue . Full article >>> It sits in your pelvis and is held in place by ligament s attached to other organ s and the pelvic bones. The bladder stores urine until you are ready to go to the bathroom to empty it. Full article ...

Lesion

... the skin . Lipoma A usually benign tumor of fatty tissue . Full article >>> The lesion is scraped, using a blunt edge such as the edge of a microscope slide. The scrapings from the skin lesion are placed in a solution of potassium hydroxide (KOH) and examined under the micros...

LDL

... , which is the accumulation of cholesterol -rich fatty deposits in arteries. Full article >>> To elucidate how the extracellular Wnt ligand stimulates intracellular signaling, we recently demonstrated that members of the LDL receptor-related protein (LRP) family, ... Full article &#...

Laceration

... through the skin or they may go into the deeper fatty or muscle tissue s. Scrapes and scratches are areas of damage to the upper layers of skin . Full article >>> Vagina l tears ( laceration s) are common during childbirth . Recovery times vary depending on the individual, the sev...

Lactic acid

...ia in the colon creates lactic acid and other fatty acids, which can be detected in a stool sample, along with glucose as a result of unabsorbed lactose . Full article >>> it is thought that when alcohol is converted to lactic acid , it reduces the amount of uric acid that is re...

Ketones

...cetone ) are the end-product of rapid or excessive fatty acid breakdown. As with glucose , ketones are...#62; ketones The initial breakdown products of fatty acid metabolism . Unavailability of carbohydrates from starvation or uncontrolled diabetes m...

Intramuscular

...to the vein . Subcutaneous injection Into the fatty tissue under the skin . Interferon A naturally produced chemical released by the body in response to viral infections . Full article >>> intramuscular injection intra ocular intra ocular pressure intra ocular pressure mon...

Intra

...to the vein . Subcutaneous injection Into the fatty tissue under the skin . Interferon A naturally produced chemical released by the body in response to viral infections . Full article >>> Patients with an acute attack are hospital ized, given intra venous fluids, and administ...

Inflammation

... regularly ate fresh, oily fish containing Omega-3 fatty acids were four times less likely to develop asth...e oily fish. Scientists speculate that the Omega-3 fatty acids reduce airway inflammation and ... Full article >>> The process of tissue ...

Infant formulas

...62; Some infant formulas are enhanced with two fatty acids called docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arac...hidonic acid (ARA). These substances are omega-3 fatty acids found in breast milk and certain foods , such as fish, eggs, walnuts and canola oil. Full ...

Infants

...inadequate amounts of Vitamin E , iron, essential fatty acids, and excessive amounts of protein , sodium... a milk diet , without minerals and essential fatty acids, are prone to anemia . Full article >>> Infants may be hospital ised for t...

Infant

...inadequate amounts of Vitamin E , iron, essential fatty acids, and excessive amounts of protein , sodium... a milk diet , without minerals and essential fatty acids, are prone to anemia . Full article >>> Infant formulas are necessary for ...

Heart Disease

.... It happens when the arteries are clogged up with fatty deposits or the walls of the arteries become inflamed. Full article >>> Cyanotic heart disease is a defect or group of defects in the structure or function of the heart or the great vessels, present at birth , ... Full article ...

Hardening Of The Arteries

...( hardening of the arteries ) is a condition where fatty deposits occur in the inner lining of the arteries..., and atherosclerotic plaque (a mass consisting of fatty deposits and blood platelet s) develops. Full article >>> Commonly called " harden...

Guillain

...Syndrome , an illness that attacks the myelin (a fatty sheathlike covering) around nerve s, causing paralysis . Full article >>> Gamma globulin , increased: demyelinating disease such as multiple sclerosis , neurosyphilis , Guillain -Barre syndrome Glucose , increased: systemic...

Genetic

...t, in reality, cystic fibrosis is a selenium and fatty acid deficiency in the fetus and/or newborn ... injury , bacterial infection , Malawi bloat, fatty liver , obesity , genetic problems, damage to the central nervous system , hypoxia , (insuffici...