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ADH (antidiuretic hormone)
A peptide molecule that is released by the pituitary gland at the base of the brain after being made nearby (in the hypothalamus). ADH has an antidiuretic action that prevents the production of dilute urine (and so is antidiuretic). A…
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Show more- PTU Propylthiouracil, an antithyroid medication, a drug that blocks the production of thyroid hormone by the…
- Ceteris paribus 1. Literally (in Latin), other things the same. 2. Figuratively, all else being equal (staying the same). 3…
- Fracture, toddler's A torsion fracture of the tibia, without bone displacement
- In vitro fertilization In the living organism, as opposed to in vitro (in the laboratory).
- Solitude, fear of An abnormal and persistent fear of solitude, of being alone. Sufferers of this fear experience undue anxiety…
- Human metapneumovirus A novel virus that is a ubiquitous and important agent of respiratory disease. The human metapneumovirus…
- Syndrome, Frey Sweating on one side of the forehead, face, scalp, and neck occurring soon after ingesting food as a result…
- Disease, Werner-His Named for the German physician Heinrich Werner (who did not describe Werner's premature aging syndrome) and…
- Systole The time period when the heart is contracting. The period specifically during which the left ventricle of the…
- Hypovolemic Referring to hypovolemia, an abnormal decrease in blood volume. As, for example, hypovolemic shock
- Phosphatase, alkaline An enzyme made in the liver, bone, and the placenta and normally present in high concentrations in growing…
- Carrier, hemophilia See: Hemophilia carrier