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Vascular

... of blood vessels: arteries and veins. These are tubular structures that carry the blood throughout the body. Full article >>> Vascular Diseases Cardio vascular Disease s Definitions and Terms MedicalGlossary.org is designed as a free, browsable resource for all. Full article >&...

Ureter

...s probably from the kidney s. If it is clotted in tubular casts of ureter s, it is from kidney s or ureter s. Full article >>> Stones or obstruction of the ureter may appear on: Kidney ultrasound IVP ( intravenous pyelogram ) Abdominal X-ray s Retrograde pyelogram Abdominal CT ...

Traction

...ng motion of muscle s in the intestine or other tubular organ s characterized by the alternate con traction and relaxation of the muscle s that propel the contents onward. peritoneal ... Full article >>> Bronchospasm A bronchospasm is an acute bronchoconstriction. Bronchoconstr...

Spinal surgery

...asive nerve root decompression; system includes tubular dilators, retractors, and high-resolution endoscope. Mfg: Clarus Medical Systems. Inc. Full article >>> If you have a history of spinal surgery , check with your surgeon before consulting a chiropractor . Manipulation of the neck ma...

Sigmoidoscopy

...mination of the rectum and lower colon using a tubular instrument called a sigmoid oscope. Sputum Secretions produced by the lungs . St aging Determination of extent of the cancer in the body. Steroids A type of hormone . Full article >>> Two different types of endoscopy procedur...

Sigmoid

...mination of the rectum and lower colon using a tubular instrument called a sigmoid oscope. Sputum Secretions produced by the lungs . St aging Determination of extent of the cancer in the body. Steroids A type of hormone . Full article >>> These may be followed by an endoscopic ex...

Shingles

...mination of the rectum and lower colon using a tubular instrument called a sigmoid oscope. Full article >>> herpes zoster , often called shingles , which is a viral infection that can irritate nerve s abnormal arteries or blood vessels, which can compress the nerve . One exam...

Renal tubular acidosis

Renal tubular acidosis (RTA) is a disease that occurs when th...too acidic. Full article >>> Renal tubular acidosis - distal ; Renal tubular acidosis type I; Type I RTA; RTA - distal ; Classical RTA P...

Renal

...function. Full article >>> Renal tubular acidosis : The kidney s fail to reabsorb bicarbonate properly, resulting in inadequate ammonia production and acid excretion. This leads to a severe lack of fluid and potassium in the body, and an excess of acidity. Full article >>...

Rectum

...mination of the rectum and lower colon using a tubular instrument called a sigmoid oscope. Sputum Secretions produced by the lungs . St aging Determination of extent of the cancer in the body. Steroids A type of hormone . Full article >>> Gastrointestinal Disease s - Disease s ...

Proximal

Proximal renal tubular acidosis Definition: The term " renal " refers to... diarrhea , kidney disease (see distal renal tubular acidosis and proximal renal tubular acidosis ), ... Full article >>> Truncal vago...

Prostate

...ands . semicircular canals The three loop-shaped tubular passages of the inner ear that control the sense of balance. Full article >>> Common tumor s that metastasize to the lungs include breast cancer , colon cancer , prostate cancer , sarcoma , bladder cancer , neuroblastoma , a...

Peristalsis

...ng motion of muscle s in the intestine or other tubular organ s characterized by the alternate contraction and relaxation of the muscle s that propel the contents onward. peritoneal ... Full article >>> - Peristalsis Jump to another section - Definition - Intestinal Obstruction Over...

Peripheral

... of blood vessels: arteries and veins. These are tubular structures that carry the blood throughout the body. Full article >>> Peripheral vascular disease : A disease of blood vessels outside the heart . Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) affects the peripheral circulatio...

Pelvis

...hat connects the kidney to the bladder . renal tubular acidosis (REE-nal TOO-bu-lar as-ih-DO-sis) ... Full article >>> See also pelvis , vertebral column, sacral vertebrae . Search All of MedicineNet For: search help Printer-Friendly Format ... Full article >>> The renal...

Nephritis

...he urine and edema ( swelling ). bronchi The tubular passages, also called bronchi al tubes, that carry air into the lungs . Full article >>> Acute pyelo nephritis . Infection of your kidney s may occur after spreading from an infection in your bladder . Kidney infection ca...

Nephrocalcinosis

...#62;>> Other risk factors include renal tubular acidosis and resultant nephrocalcinosis . Some types of stones tend to run in families. Some types may be associated with bowel disease , ileal bypass for obesity , or renal tubule defects. Full article >>>...

Necrosis

...h blood . Full article >>> acute tubular (TOO-byoo-lur) necrosis (neh-KRO-sis) (ATN): A severe form of acute renal failure that develops in people with severe illnesses like infections or with low blood pressure . Patients may need dialysis . Full article >>> There ar...

Metabolize

...get through, they are normally taken up by renal tubular cells which then metabolize the protein s as a source of energy. Full article >>> phenylketonuria ( PKU ) - PKU is an inherited disease in which the body cannot metabolize a protein c alled phenylalanine . It is estimated ...

Metabolic acidosis

... diarrhea , kidney disease (see distal renal tubular acidosis and proximal renal tubular acidosis ), ... Full article >>> Surgery —These problems may make a conditio...

Mandible

...e is a typical facial appearance, with a prominent tubular nose, narrow almond-shaped palpebra l fissure s, small open mouth and slightly retruded mandible , a small head, short stature , ... Full article >>> The jaw bone contains all the teeth and provides stability and mobility for t...

Kidney Diseases

...he urine and edema ( swelling ). bronchi The tubular passages, also called bronchi al tubes, that carr...ciation ... Full article >>> Renal tubular acidosis , one of many kidney diseases , involves the failure to release acid into the urine . T...

Kidney disease

...he urine and edema ( swelling ). bronchi The tubular passages, also called bronchi al tubes, that carry air into the lungs . Full article >>> A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating kidney disease . nephrotomogram (nef-ro-TOE-mo-gram) ... Full article >>> Th...

Funnel

...hat connects the kidney to the bladder . renal tubular acidosis (REE-nal TOO-bu-lar as-ih-DO-sis) ... Full article >>> There is a characteristic breast bone ( sternum ) deformity with a funnel chest ( pectus excavatum ) below and a pigeon chest ( pectus carinatum ) above. Most males ar...

Epididymitis

...tis is an inflammation of the epididymis , the tubular structure that connects the testicle with the vas deferens . Full article >>> Epididymitis is caused by spread of infection from the urethra or the bladder . The most common organ isms involved in the condition in young heter...

Diverticula

...ouches or sacs opening out from a main cavity or tubular organ of the body. diverticulitis ... Full article >>> If the diverticula become inflamed or infected, the condition is called diverticulitis . This happens in about 10% to 25% of people with diverticulosis . Full article >...

Distal

...o. Full article >>> Distal renal tubular acidosis Definition: The term " renal " refers to... diarrhea , kidney disease (see distal renal tubular acidosis and proximal renal tubular acidosis ), ... Full article >>> Cushing's s...

Diabetic ketoacidosis

...ic ketoacidosis Primary thrombocythemia Renal tubular acidosis - distal Rhabdomyolysis Thyro toxic periodic paralysis ... Full article >>>...

Contraction

...ng motion of muscle s in the intestine or other tubular organ s characterized by the alternate contraction and relaxation of the muscle s that propel the contents onward. peritoneal ... Full article >>> Bronchospasm A bronchospasm is an acute bronchoconstriction. Bronchoconstric...

Catheter

... ... Full article >>> CATHETER : A tubular medical device for insertion into canals, vessels, passageways, or body cavities, usually to permit injection (eg, through an intravenous catheter into a vein ), to withdraw fluids, or to keep a passage open. Full article >>> C...

Anastomosis

...ly refers to a connection which is created between tubular structures, such as blood vessels or loops of i...MO-sis) A procedure to connect healthy sections of tubular structures in the body after the disease d portion has been surgically removed. anastrozole ... Fu...

Acute tubular necrosis

Acute tubular necrosis Definition: Acute tubular necrosis is a kidney disorder involving damage to the renal tubule cells, resulting in acute k...

Acute myelogenous leukemia

...ary eosinophil ia acute renal failure acute tubular necrosis acute urethra l syndrome acute vascular occlusion addiction ... Full article >>> Acute Myelogenous Leukemia ( Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia ) Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia...

Acute kidney failure

...e >>> Acute kidney failure Acute tubular necrosis ( tissue death ) Calling your health care provider: Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911), if symptoms indicating prerenal azotemia may be present. Full article >>> Acute kidney fa...

Acidosis

...n therapy. Full article >>> Renal tubular acidosis (RTA) is a disease that occurs when the kidney s fail to excrete acids into the urine , which causes a person's blood to remain too acidic. Full article >>> acidosis An abnormal condition in the body in which excess...

Achalasia

...re of the lower end of the esophagus (or another tubular valve) to open, resulting in obstruction, either partial or complete. Contrast agentA substance that produces shadows on an x ray so that hollow structures can be more easily seen. Full article >>> Achalasia Aches - Leg ( Leg Pain ...