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Macrophytes

Introduction    Examples of Macrophytes. (Source: Canada's AquaticEnvironments) ... Read More

Expiratory dyspnea

Expiratory dyspnea difficulty with the expiratory phase of breathing, often due to obstruction in the larynx or large... Read More

Semilunar valve

The human heart structure consists of heart chambers (2 atria and 2 ventricles) that differ functionally from each other.... Read More

Portal-systemic anastomoses

Definition noun A type of anastomoses which occurs between the veins of portal circulation and veins of systemic... Read More

Portal caval system

Definition noun A type of anastomoses which occurs between the veins of portal circulation and veins of systemic... Read More

Stifle

stifle 1. To stop the breath of by crowding something into the windpipe, or introducing an irrespirable substance into the... Read More

Reduction en masse

reduction en masse reduction of hernial sac and contents, so that intestinal obstruction is still... Read More

Hydrocalycosis

Hydrocalycosis a usually symptomless anomaly of the renal calix that is dilated from obstruction of the infundibulum;... Read More

Ascaris

Definition noun A genus comprised of species of parasitic nematodes characterized by resembling earthworms and having... Read More

Gallstone

Definition noun, plural: gallstones A calculus or stone composed of cholesterol and bile salts, forming within the... Read More

Ischemia

Ischemia --> ischaemia (Science: physiology) a low oxygen state usually due to obstruction of the arterial blood supply or... Read More

Cystic fibrosis

Definition noun An autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the gene that encodes for cystic fibrosis... Read More

Coronary

Coronary (Science: anatomy, cardiology) a term applied to vessels, nerves, ligaments, etc. The term usually denotes the... Read More

Hydrophilic

Hydrophilic Definition What does a hydrophile (or hydrophilic molecule) mean? If a molecule is “water-loving”, it is... Read More

Sympatric speciation

Speciation is a process of evolution through which two different existing populations evolve and a distinct species form. It... Read More

Emphraxis

Emphraxis 1. A clogging or obstruction of the mouth of the sweat Gland. 2. An impaction. Origin: g. A... Read More

Stump

stump 1. The part of a tree or plant remaining in the earth after the stem or trunk is cut off; the stub. 2. The part of a... Read More

Crowing inspiration

Crowing inspiration Noisy breathing associated with respiratory obstruction, usually at the larynx. Origin: L. Inspiratio,... Read More

Peritoneum

What is the Peritoneum? The term peritoneum refers to the serous membrane that constitutes the biologically active inner... Read More

Residual volume

Residual volume is a term that is most often seen in lung physiology where it is defined as the amount of air remaining in... Read More

Tumbler

tumbler 1. One who tumbles; one who plays tricks by various motions of the body; an acrobat. 2. A movable obstruction in a... Read More

Suppression

suppression 1. The act of suppressing, or the state of being suppressed; repression; as, the suppression of a riot,... Read More

Airway

Airway 1. Any part of the respiratory tract through which air passes during breathing. 2. In anaesthesia or resuscitation, a... Read More

Pharynx

Lined with moist tissue, the pharynx is like a bustling biological highway that directs food and air to their respective... Read More

Oedema

Definition noun, plural: oedemas or oedemata The excessive accumulation of fluid, such as in the intercellular tissue... Read More

Ascaris lumbricoides

Definition noun A parasitic roundworm of humans, generally dwelling in the intestines of human host Supplement Ascaris... Read More

Oligohydramnios

Definition noun A condition characterized by a deficiency of amniotic fluid Supplement The amniotic fluid is the fluid that... Read More