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Eicosanoid
A lipid mediator of inflammation derived from the 20-carbon atom arachidonic acid (20 in Greek is 'eicosa') or a similar fatty acid. The eicosanoids include the prostaglandins, prostacyclin, thromboxane, and leukotrienes
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- Enzyme defect A disorder resulting from a deficiency (or functional abnormality) of an enzyme. In 1902 Archibald Garrod…
- Venipuncture The puncture of a vein with a needle to withdraw blood. Also called phlebotomy or, more often, a blood draw
- Phytonutrient The active health-protecting Currently, the terms 'phytonutrient' and 'phytochemical' are being used…
- Intraoral Within the mouth
- Legionella The bacterium that causes Legionnaires' disease. This disease is due specifically to the bacterium Legionella…
- Atheroma A fatty deposit in the intima (inner lining) of an artery, resulting from atherosclerosis. Also called an…
- Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis Lung disease characterized by progressive difficulty breathing (dyspnea) and cough due to the accumulation of…
- Humidifier Anything, usually a machine today, that adds moisture to the air
- Morphia Another name for morphine. Both morphia and morphine come from the name of Morpheus, the ancient god of sleep…
- Nose The external midline projection from the face. The purpose of the nose is to warm, clean, and humidify the…
- Organic brain syndrome Psychiatric or neurological symptoms, including problems with attention, concentration, and memory…