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Ileus, paralytic
Paralysis of the intestine. To be termed 'paralytic ileus,' the intestinal paralysis need not be complete, but it must be sufficient to prohibit the passage of food through the intestine and lead to intestinal blockage. Paralytic ileus is…
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- Hypoxia A subnormal concentration of oxygen. By contrast with normoxia (normal oxygen) and anoxia (the absence or…
- Water 1. A tasteless odorless colorless liquid with the chemical formula H2O.2. The liquid which forms rain…
- Exocrine gland A gland that secretes a substance out through a duct. The exocrine glands include the salivary glands, sweat…
- Glucose tolerance, impaired See: Impaired glucose tolerance
- Intracellular Within a cell. In contrast to extracellular, meaning outside a cell
- Pimples Small papules or pustules. See: Pimple
- BMPR1A A gene located on chromosome 10 in band 10q22.3 that encodes bone morphogenic protein receptor 1A, a kinase…
- Infant water requirements Water is an important part of a baby's diet because water makes up a large proportion of the baby's body…
- Cystitis, interstitial (IC) Disease that involves inflammation or irritation of the bladder wall. This inflammation can lead to scarring…
- Cat scratch disease Cat scratch disease: A bacterial infection due to a cat scratch seen most often today in people with HIV. The…
- Physiology >Some physiological studies are concerned with processes that go on within cells such as phagocytosis, the…