reservoir

Reservoir

Ommaya reservoir : A device implanted under the scalp that is used ... testes . Full article >>> Ommaya reservoir (o-MY-a REZ-er-vwahr) A device surgically placed under the scalp and used to de liver anti cancer ...

Pubis

...n; Pecquet's cistern; Pecquet's duct ; Pecquet's reservoir ; pectase; pectate; Pecten; pecten analis; pecten band; pectenitis; pectenosis; pecten ossis pubis ; ... Full article >>> Pubic lice are known scientifically as Phthirus pubis . Lice infestation is a common sexually-transmitted c...

Platelet

...portant function of the spleen is to serve as a reservoir for certain blood components, particularly white blood cells that help fight infection and platelet s that are necessary for clotting. Full article >>> - Increased bruising , nosebleeds and gum bleeding (results of insuffi...

Penis

...e penis that are inflated via an attached fluid reservoir . Full article >>> It sits just below the bladder and surrounds the tube ( urethra ) that carries urine from the bladder and out through the penis . The prostate produces a thick white fluid called semen , which is expelled d...

Palsy

...tra thecal baclofen therapy Small pump and drug reservoir implanted under the abdominal skin , which delivers Lioresal Intra thecal (baclofen) into the spinal fluid for treatment of spasticity in patients with cerebral palsy . Source: Doctor's Guide. Full article >>>...

Monocyte

...s to the brain. They may also act as a long-term reservoir of infection . How Do You Get AIDS ? Full article >>> A type of white blood cell ; monocyte s and lymphocyte s are agranulocytes. AIDS ... Full article >>> MYELODYSPL AST IC SYNDROME S - A group of disorders c...

Macrophage

...s to the brain. They may also act as a long-term reservoir of infection . How Do You Get AIDS ? Full article >>> The myeloid cells develop into platelet s, red blood cells and specialized white blood cells called neutrophil s and macrophage s. There are many classifications of AML. ...

Immune System

...s to the brain. They may also act as a long-term reservoir of infection . How Do You Get AIDS ? Full article >>> Immunity ( Immune system ) The body's ability to fight infection and disease . Immunosuppression Weakening of the immune system that causes a lowered ability to fight inf...

Immune

...s to the brain. They may also act as a long-term reservoir of infection . How Do You Get AIDS ? Full article >>> A major component of the immune surveillance system, lymph atic tissue responds to inflammation , infections and malignant tumor s. Any of these may cause an enlargement...

Hantavirus

...virus appears to have a single primary natural reservoir . Full article >>> Wild animals and insects can be carrier s for some very serious disease s, including rabies , tetanus , Lyme disease , Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and the hantavirus . Full article >>> Example...

Gene

...VEGF) gene delivered via a biodegradable collar/ reservoir device— for the prevention of intimal hyperplasia in certain vascular anastomoses to reduce stenotic complications. Full article >>> A damaged gene that may produce a disease or deficiency . mute An inability or unw...

Fits

...that fits around the urethra , a small balloon reservoir placed in the abdomen , and a pump placed in the scrotum . Full article >>> The female condom is made of polyurethane (a thin, strong plastic) and fits inside of the vagina . The condom has a ring on each end. The ring that i...

Epididymis

... testicle, as I mentioned earlier. It serves as a reservoir to hold sperm after they leave the testicle, and it provides the correct conditions for their continued maturation. Full article >>> Epididymitis is an inflammation of the epididymis , the structure that is the first part of ...

Endemic

...imals. Sheep, goats, and cattle are the primary reservoir s for transference to humans. The disease is spread to humans by bites from an infected tick (Dermacentor andersoni) and from drinking raw milk . TREATMENT " ... Full article >>> end artery ; endaspidean; endaural; endaural inc...

Ebola Virus

...ll article >>> Whatever the natural reservoir , it's likely to have harbored the Ebola virus for some time. It's also likely that the virus would have remained hidden had humans not inadvertently come in contact with it. Full article >>>...

Condom

...#62; Condom s that are lubricated and have a reservoir end are less likely to break. Those that contain a sperm icide may provide increased protection from pregnancy and disease . Full article >>> The male condom is a barrier contraceptive made of latex or polyurethane. The condom ...

Condoms

...;> Condoms that are lubricated and have a reservoir end are less likely to break. Those that contain a sperm icide may provide increased protection from pregnancy and disease . Full article >>> Use condoms with a new partner until you are certain that person does not have any se...

Cerebral palsy

...tra thecal baclofen therapy Small pump and drug reservoir implanted under the abdominal skin , which delivers Lioresal Intra thecal (baclofen) into the spinal fluid for treatment of spasticity in patients with cerebral palsy . Source: Doctor's Guide. Full article >>>...

Calculus

...laque more difficult to remove and that acts as a reservoir for bacteria . Full article >>> ALVEOLAR ABSCESS - A pocket of pus adjacent to, or within (apical abscess ) the tooth 's root caused by plaque and calculus invasion. Symptoms include tooth pain and tenderness that may be ...

Bladder

... BLADDER - A membranous sac that serves as a reservoir for urine . Contraction of the bladder results in urination . [ Med Help International ] [ Search ] [ Ask the Doctor Forums ] The medical glossary has been made possible by a generous donation from: ... Full article >>> Gall bl...