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A 2371 -- A kinase anchoring protein -- AAF -- abacavir -- abalone -- ABC test -- ABC transporter -- abdomen -- abdomen neoplasm -- abdominal cancer -- abdominal dropsy -- abdominal neoplasm -- abdominal pressure -- Abelson leukemia virus -- Abelson murine leukemia virus -- Abelson's virus -- abetalipoproteinemia -- abnormal cardiovascular bypass -- abnormal intracardiac heart bypass -- abnormal involuntary movement -- abnormal psychology -- abnormal pulmonary shunt -- abnormal respiratory airway resistance -- abnormal systemic shunt -- ABO blood groups -- ABO H blood groups -- ABO hemolytic disease of newborn -- ABO(H) blood groups -- abortifacient -- abortion -- ABP -- abrin -- abruptio placentae -- abscess -- absenteeism -- absorptive endocytosis -- abstaining from sex -- abstracting -- abzyme -- AC globulin -- academic achievement -- acamprosate -- Acanthamoeba -- Acanthocephala -- acanthocytosis -- acantholysis bullosa -- acanthosis nigricans -- acapnia -- acarbose -- acaricide -- accelerated particle -- accelerin -- accessory cell -- accessory digestive gland -- accessory digestive organ -- accident -- accident proneness -- accidental fall -- acclimatization -- accommodation for handicapped -- Accutane -- ACE -- ACE inhibitor -- acetal -- acetaldehyde -- acetamide -- acetaminophen -- acetate -- acetazolamide -- acetoacetate -- acetoacetyl coA thiolase -- Acetobacter -- Acetobacter aurantius -- acetone -- acetophenetidin -- acetophenone -- acetrizoate -- acetyl coA -- acetyl coA acetyltransferase -- acetyl coA carboxylase -- Acetyl Coenzyme A -- acetylaminofluorene -- acetylation -- acetylcholine -- acetylcholine acetylhydrolase -- acetylcholinesterase -- acetylcysteine -- acetylene -- acetylmethadol -- acetylsalicylate -- AChE -- achlorhydria -- Achlya -- achondroplasia -- achromatopsia -- Achromobacteraceae -- achylia gastrica -- acid -- acid aminoacid ligase -- acid anhydride hydrolase -- acid base balance -- acid base equilibrium -- acid fast bacteria -- acid labile sulfide protein -- acid maltase -- acid maltase deficiency -- acid phosphatase -- acid sphingomyelinase -- acid thiol ligase -- Acidianus -- acidic sphingomyelinase -- acidity -- acidosis -- acinar cell -- Acinetobacter -- acinus -- acivicin -- ackee poison -- aclarubicin -- acne -- Acomys -- aconine -- aconitase -- aconitate hydratase -- aconite -- aconitine -- acoustic nerve -- acoustic neuroma -- ACP -- ACPD -- ACPD (1 aminocyclopentyl 1,3 dicarboxylate) -- acquired aminoacid metabolism disorder -- acquired hemochromatosis -- acquired immunity -- acquired immunodeficiency -- acquired immunodeficiency syndrome -- acquired renal aminoaciduria -- Acremonium -- acridine -- acrodermatitis -- acrodermatitis enteropathica -- acroencephalosyndactyly III -- acroencephalosyndactyly V -- acrolein -- acromegaly -- acroosteolysis -- acrosin -- acrosome -- acryaldehyde -- acrylamide -- acrylic aldehyde -- actascan -- ACTH -- ACTH inhibitor -- ACTH releasing factor -- ActiDione -- actigraphy -- actin -- actin binding protein -- actin filament -- acting out -- actinide -- actinium -- Actinobacillus -- Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans -- actinobolin -- Actinomyces -- Actinomycetales -- Actinomycetales infection -- actinomycin -- actinomycin D -- actinotherapy -- action potential -- activated aminoacid -- activating transcription factor -- activation analysis -- activation of latent virus -- activation product -- active immunization -- active sensitization -- active site -- active transport -- activin -- activin binding protein -- activin receptor -- activity of daily living -- actobindin -- actomyosin -- actomyosin ATPase -- actophorin -- acupressure -- acupuncture -- acute ascending spinal paralysis -- acute bronchiolitis -- acute bronchitis -- acute chest syndrome -- acute chorea -- acute coryza -- acute disease -- acute disorder -- acute disseminated encephalitis -- acute granulocytic leukemia -- acute idiopathic polyneuritis -- acute infectious nonbacterial gastroenteritis -- acute intermittent porphyria -- acute laryngotracheobronchitis virus -- acute leukemia -- acute lymphatic leukemia -- acute lymphoblastic leukemia -- acute lymphocytic leukemia -- acute lymphogenous leukemia -- acute monocytic leukemia -- acute myeloblastic leukemia -- acute myelocytic leukemia -- acute myelogenous leukemia -- acute myeloid leukemia -- acute nonlymphocytic leukemia -- acute phase protein -- acute postinfectious polyneuropathy -- acute promyelocytic leukemia -- acute renal failure -- acute respiratory failure -- acute T cell leukemia -- acute tubular necrosis -- acyclovir -- acyl carrier protein -- acyl coA -- acyl coA dehydrogenase -- acyl dehydrogenase -- acyl group -- acylamidase -- acylamide amidohydrolase -- acylase -- acylating agent -- acylation -- acylphosphate -- acyltransferase -- AD -- adamantane -- ADAMTS -- adapter protein -- ADCC -- ADCC (antibody dependent cell mediated cytotoxicity) -- ADDH -- Addison's disease -- adduct -- adefovir -- Adelaide River virus -- adenase -- adenine -- adenine aminase -- adenine aminohydrolase -- adenine analog -- adenine arabinoside -- adenine deaminase -- adenine nucleoside -- adenine nucleotide -- adenine phosphoribosyltransferase -- adeno associated virus group -- adenocarcinoma -- adenocarcinoma of kidney -- adenoid -- adenoidectomy -- adenoma -- adenomatous polyp -- adenoreceptor -- adenosine -- adenosine 3'5' monophosphate -- adenosine aminohydrolase -- adenosine deaminase -- adenosine deaminase deficiency -- adenosine diphosphate -- adenosine kinase -- adenosine monophosphate -- adenosine phosphate -- adenosine receptor -- adenosine triphosphate -- adenosinetriphosphatase -- adenosylcobalamin -- Adenoviridae -- Adenoviridae vaccine -- Adenovirus -- adenyl cyclase -- adenylate -- adenylate cyclase -- adenylate deaminase -- adenylate kinase -- adenylated aminoacid -- adenylcyclase -- adenylic acid deaminase -- adenylosuccinate synthase -- adenylyl cyclase -- ADH -- ADH (antidiuretic hormone) -- ADHD -- ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) -- adherent junction -- adhesin -- adhesion -- adipex P -- adipocyte -- adipogenesis -- adipose fat body -- adipose tissue -- adiposity -- adipsia -- adjunct health personnel -- ADL -- administrative personnel -- adnexitis -- adolescence (12-20) -- AdoMet -- adopted child -- adoptive cell immunotherapy -- adoptive immunotherapy -- ADP -- ADP ribosyl cyclase -- ADP ribosylation -- ADP ribosyltransferase -- adrenal circulation -- adrenal cortex hormone -- adrenal disorder -- adrenal ferredoxin -- adrenal gland -- adrenal hyperplasia -- adrenal hypertension -- adrenal insufficiency -- adrenal medulla -- adrenal medulla hormone -- adrenal medulla neoplasm -- adrenal neoplasm -- adrenal transplantation -- adrenalectomy -- adrenalin oxidase -- adrenaline -- adrenergic -- adrenergic agent -- adrenergic block -- adrenergic blocking agent -- adrenergic receptor -- adrenocorticotropic hormone -- adrenodoxin -- adrenogenital syndrome -- adrenoleukodystrophy -- adrenomedullin -- adriamycin -- adseverin -- adsorption -- adult animal -- adult foster care -- [[adult human (21+)]] -- adult hypothyroidism -- adult onset diabetes mellitus -- adult progeria -- adult respiratory distress syndrome -- adult stem cell -- adult T cell leukemia -- advanced glycation end products -- advanced glycosylation end products -- Aedes -- aequorin -- Aerobacter aerogenes -- aerobe -- aerobic bacteria -- aerobic exercise -- aerobic glycolysis -- aerobiosis -- aerolysin -- Aeromonas -- aerophagia -- aerosol -- aerosol beam -- aerosol therapy -- AFDC -- AFDC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) -- affect -- affection -- affective disorder -- affective psychosis -- afferent nerve -- affinity chromatography -- affinity labeling -- affinity purification -- aFGF -- afibrinogenemia -- aflatoxin -- AFM -- aformed phenomenon -- Africa -- African -- African American -- African Caribbean -- African green monkey -- African horse sickness -- African horse sickness virus -- African lymphoma -- African sleeping sickness -- Afroamerican -- afterpotential -- agammaglobulinemia -- Agaricales -- age associated immune deficiency -- age at marriage -- age at pregnancy -- age difference -- age discrimination -- age group -- age of onset -- age related bone loss -- age related hearing loss -- age related macular degeneration -- agenerase -- agent -- agent orange -- ageusia -- agglutination reaction -- agglutinin -- aggrecan -- aggression -- aging -- agitation -- Agnatha -- agnosia -- agonist -- agoraphobia -- agoraphobia without history of panic disorder -- agouti protein -- agranulocytosis -- agriculture -- agriculture worker -- agrin -- Agrobacterium -- Agrobacterium tumefaciens -- AH receptor -- AHR -- Aid to Families with Dependent Children -- AIDS -- AIDS chemotherapy -- AIDS dementia complex -- AIDS diagnosis -- AIDS education -- AIDS neuropathy -- AIDS pharmacotherapy -- AIDS prevention -- AIDS related cancer -- AIDS related complex -- AIDS related neoplasm -- AIDS test -- AIDS therapy -- AIDS vaccine -- AIDS virus -- AIDS wasting syndrome -- air bladder -- air cleaner -- air embolism -- air filter -- air filtration -- air microbiology -- air monitoring -- air pollution -- air pollution control -- air sampling -- air treatment -- airborne allergen -- ajmaline -- AKAP -- akinetic epilepsy -- alanine -- alanine aminotransferase -- alanine racemase -- alanine transaminase -- alaryngeal speech -- alaryngeal voice production -- Alaska -- Alaskan Native American -- Albers Schoenberg disease -- albinism -- albino mouse -- albino rat -- Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy -- albumin -- albuminuria -- albuterol -- alcalase novo -- Alcaligenes -- alcohol -- alcohol abstinence -- alcohol abuse -- alcohol abuse chemotherapy -- alcohol abuse education -- alcohol abuse information system -- alcohol abuse pharmacotherapy -- alcohol abuse prevention -- alcohol abuse therapy -- alcohol craving -- alcohol dehydrogenase -- alcohol induced liver disorder -- alcohol influenced driving -- alcohol oxidoreductase -- alcohol phosphotransferase -- alcoholic beverage -- alcoholic beverage consumption -- alcoholic fatty liver -- alcoholic hepatitis -- alcoholic liver cirrhosis -- alcoholic psychosis -- Alcoholics Anonymous -- alcoholism -- alcoholism abuse -- alcoholism abuse chemotherapy -- alcoholism abuse education -- alcoholism abuse information system -- alcoholism abuse pharmacotherapy -- alcoholism abuse prevention -- alcoholism abuse therapy -- alcoholism antagonist -- alcoholism chemotherapy -- alcoholism education -- alcoholism information system -- alcoholism pharmacotherapy -- alcoholism prevention -- alcoholism therapy -- ALD -- aldehyde -- aldehyde dehydrogenase -- aldehyde lyase -- aldehyde oxidase -- aldehyde oxidoreductase -- aldehyde reductase -- Aldesleukin -- ALDH -- aldolase -- aldose reductase -- aldosterone -- aldosterone hypertension -- aldosterone inhibitor -- aldosterone receptor -- aldosterone stimulant -- aldosteronism -- Aldrich syndrome -- aldrin -- alendronate -- alentemol -- alertness -- Aleut -- Aleutian mink disease -- Aleutian mink disease parvovirus -- Alexander technique -- Alexander's disease -- alfalfa -- alfalfa mosaic virus -- alfentanil -- Alferon -- algae -- algicide -- alginate -- algorithm -- alimentary tract -- alkali metal -- alkaline earth metal -- alkaline phosphatase -- alkaline phosphomonoesterase -- alkalinity -- alkaloid -- alkalosis -- alkane -- alkene -- alkyl group -- alkyl nitrile -- alkyl substitution -- alkylating agent -- alkylation -- alkylguanine DNA alkyltransferase -- alkylphosphate -- alkyltransferase -- alkyne -- ALL -- all trans retinol -- allantoic fluid -- allantoin -- allele -- allelic frequency -- allergen -- allergen registry -- allergen resource -- allergic arthritis -- allergic conjunctivitis -- allergic dermatitis -- allergic eczema -- allergic pneumonitis -- allergic thyroiditis -- allergy -- allied health education -- allied health personnel -- alligator -- alloantibody -- alloantigen -- allogeneic disease -- allogeneic transplantation -- allograft -- alloimmunity -- Allomyces -- allopurinol -- allosteric site -- alloxan -- alloy -- allyl compound -- allylamine -- alopecia -- Alouatta -- Alouattinae -- alpha 1 acid glycoprotein -- alpha 1 antitrypsin -- alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency -- alpha 1 proteinase inhibitor -- alpha 1,4 glucosidase deficiency -- alpha 2 agonist -- alpha actinin -- alpha adrenergic agent -- alpha adrenergic receptor -- alpha adrenergic receptor agent -- alpha aminoisobutyrate -- alpha amylase -- alpha antiadrenergic agent -- alpha benzopyrone -- alpha blocker -- alpha carboxylase -- alpha catenin -- alpha caveolin -- alpha fetoprotein -- alpha fucosidase deficiency -- alpha galactosidase -- alpha galactosidase deficiency -- alpha globulin -- alpha glucosidase -- alpha helix -- alpha hydroxyketone -- alpha ketoacid carboxylase -- alpha ketoglutarate -- alpha ketoglutarate dehydrogenase -- alpha L fucosidase -- alpha mannosidase -- alpha methyl p tyrosine -- alpha methyldopamine -- alpha N acetylglucosaminidase -- alpha radiation -- alpha secretase -- alpha synuclein -- alpha synuclein gene -- alpha2 macroglobulin receptor -- Alphaherpesvirinae -- alpharetrovirus -- Alphavirus -- Alport syndrome -- alprazolam -- alprenolol -- ALPS (autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome) -- ALS -- alstonia -- Alstrom syndrome -- Alternaria -- alternative complement pathway -- alternative medicine -- alternatives to animals in research -- altitude -- altitude sickness -- altruism -- aluminum -- aluminum oxide -- ALV -- ALV related virus -- alveolar epithelium -- alveolar macrophage -- alveolar type II cell -- Alzheimer's disease -- amacrine cell -- amanita toxin -- amanitine -- amantadine -- Amapari virus -- amaurosis -- amaurotic familial idiocy -- Amblyomma -- amblyopia -- Ambrosia -- ambulance -- ambulatory care -- ambystoma -- amebiasis -- amebocyte -- ameboid movement -- ameloblast -- ameloblastoma -- amelogenesis imperfecta -- amelogenin -- amenia -- amenorrhea -- American -- American Indian -- American mole -- American trypanosome -- American Type Culture Collection -- americium -- AMES mutagen test -- amethopterin -- amfebutamone -- amidase -- amidation -- amide -- amidine -- amidine lyase -- amidinohydrolase -- amidinotransferase -- amidohydrolase -- amidophosphoribosyltransferase -- amiloride -- aminacrine -- amination -- amine -- amine oxidase (copper) -- amine oxidase (flavin) -- amine oxidase copper -- amine oxidase copper containing -- amine oxidase flavin -- amine oxidase flavin containing -- amine oxidoreductase -- amino 3 hydroxy 5 methylisoxazole 4 propionate -- amino acid -- amino group -- aminoacid -- aminoacid analog -- aminoacid analyzer -- aminoacid biosynthesis -- aminoacid inhibitor -- aminoacid metabolism -- aminoacid oxidase -- aminoacid sequence of peptide -- aminoacid sequence of protein -- aminoacid transport -- aminoacid tRNA ligase -- aminoacridine -- aminoacyl fatty acid -- aminoacyl nucleotide -- aminoacyl tRNA -- aminoacyl tRNA synthetase -- aminoacyladenylate -- aminoacyltransferase -- aminoalcohol -- aminoazobenzene -- aminobutyrate -- aminocyclopentane carboxylate -- aminoformamidine -- aminoglutethimide -- aminoglycoside antibiotic -- aminoguanidine -- aminohydrolase -- aminolevulinate dehydratase -- aminolevulinate hydro lyase -- aminopeptidase -- aminopeptidase N -- aminophosphonate -- aminophylline -- aminopterin -- aminopurine -- aminopyridine -- aminopyrimidine -- aminosugar -- aminosulfonate -- aminothiol -- aminotransferase -- amiodarone -- Amish -- amitosis -- amitriptyline -- AML -- amlodipine -- Ammon's horn -- ammonia -- ammonia lyase -- ammonia poisoning -- ammonium chloride -- ammonium compound -- amnesia -- amniocentesis -- amnion -- amniotic fluid -- amobarbital -- Amoeba -- amorphous solid -- amoxicillin -- AMP -- AMP aminase -- AMP aminohydrolase -- AMP deaminase -- AMP pyrophosphorylase -- AMPA -- AMPA (amino 3 hydroxy 5 methylisoxazole 4 propionate) -- AMPA receptor -- amperage -- amphetamine -- Amphibia -- amphiphilicity -- Amphipoda -- amphiregulin -- Amphiuma -- amphotericin B -- ampicillin -- amplisome -- amprenavir -- amputation -- amygdala -- amygdaloid body -- amygdaloid nuclear complex -- amyl nitrite -- amylase -- amylase inhibitor -- amylin -- amylo 1,4:1,6 transglucosidase deficiency -- amylo 1,6 glucosidase -- amylo 1,6 glucosidase deficiency -- amyloglucosidase -- amyloid disease -- amyloid precursor protein -- amyloid protein -- amyloidosis -- amylopectinosis -- amylophosphorylase -- amyotonia congenita -- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- Anabaena -- anabolic steroid -- anabolism -- Anacystisnidulans -- anaerobe -- anaerobic bacteria -- anaerobic glycolysis -- anaerobiosis -- Anafranil -- anal disorder -- anal fissure -- anal neoplasm -- analeptic -- analgesia -- analgesic -- analog -- analytical chemistry -- analytical method -- analytical ultracentrifugation -- anamnestic reaction -- anandamide -- anaphase -- anaphylactic shock -- anaphylatoxin -- anaphylaxis -- Anaplasma -- anaplastic astrocytoma -- anaprilin -- anarthria -- anasarca -- Anathana -- anatomy -- anatomy of plant -- Ancylostomatidae -- Andean potato mottle virus -- Andersen's disease -- andiotenedione 7alpha hydroxylase -- androgen -- androgen analog -- androgen binding protein -- androgen independent prostate neoplasm -- androgen inhibitor -- androgen receptor -- andromedotoxin -- androstane -- androstane compound -- androstanolone -- androstenediol -- androstenedione -- androstenolone -- androsterone -- anemia -- anemometry -- anencephalus -- anergy -- anesthesia -- anesthesia complication -- anesthesia related hyperthermia -- anesthesiology -- anesthesiology nursing -- anesthetic -- anesthetic hypothermia -- aneuploidy -- aneurysm -- Angelman syndrome -- anger -- angiitis -- angina pectoris -- angiocardiography -- angiocardioultrasonography -- angioedema -- angiogenesis -- angiogenesis factor -- angiogenesis inhibitor -- angiography -- angiokeratoma -- angioma -- angiopoietin -- angiopoietin 1 -- angiopoietin 2 -- angiosarcoma -- angiosperm -- angiostatin -- angiotensin -- angiotensin /renin /aldosterone hypertension -- angiotensin converting enzyme -- angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor -- angiotensin forming enzyme -- angiotensin hypertension -- angiotensin II -- angiotensin receptor -- angiotensinogen -- angiotensinogenase -- angiotomography -- ANH (atrial natriuretic hormone) -- anilide -- aniline -- aniline dye -- animal age group -- animal behavior -- animal behavior development -- animal birth weight -- animal breeding -- animal care -- animal cloning -- animal colony -- animal communication behavior -- animal dander allergen -- animal data -- animal developmental psychology -- animal disease transmission -- animal ecology -- animal extract -- animal facility -- animal fatality rate -- animal food -- animal genetic material tag -- animal infant mortality -- animal migration -- animal model -- animal model for other animal -- animal morbidity -- animal mortality -- animal old age -- animal poison -- animal population density -- animal population genetics -- animal population study -- animal puberty -- animal research subject -- animal resource -- animal tissue -- animal viral hepatitis -- animal welfare research -- Animalia -- anion -- Anisakis -- anisometropia -- ankle -- ankylosing spondylitis -- ankylosis -- ankylosis (surgical) -- ankyrin -- ANLL -- annealing of DNA -- annealing of RNA -- Annelida -- annexin -- annulus of the aqueduct -- anode -- anoikis -- anomer -- anomia -- Anopheles -- anophthalmos syndactyly syndrome -- anorectal disorder -- anorectal fistula -- anorexia -- anorexia nervosa -- anorexic agent -- anorexigenic drug -- anosmia -- anosphrasia -- anoxia -- anoxia neonatorum -- ANP -- ANS -- antacid -- antagonist -- Antarctic -- antarctic climate -- antepartum diagnosis -- anterior chamber -- anterior chamber angle congestion -- anterior perforated substance -- anterior uveitis -- anterograde transport -- anthelmintic -- Anthozoa -- anthracene -- anthracosilicosis -- anthracycline -- anthramycin -- anthranilate -- anthrax -- anthrax edema factor -- anthrax lethal factor -- anthrax protective antigen -- anthrax protective factor -- anthrax toxin -- anthrax vaccine -- Anthropoidea -- anthropology -- antiadrenergic agent -- antiAIDS agent -- antialcoholic drug -- antiallergic agent -- antiantibody -- antianxiety agent -- antiarrhythmic agent -- antiarthritic agent -- antiatherogenic agent -- antibacterial agent -- antibacterial antibody -- antibiotic -- antibiotic resistance -- antibody -- antibody binding capacity test -- antibody biosynthesis -- antibody combining site -- antibody conjugate -- antibody deficiency syndrome -- antibody dependent cell mediated cytotoxicity -- antibody dependent killer cell -- antibody diversity -- antibody formation -- antibody hypersensitivity -- antibody inhibitor -- antibody neutralization test -- antibody positive AIDS test -- antibody receptor -- antibody specificity -- antibody titering -- anticholinergic agent -- anticoagulant -- anticonvulsant -- antidepressant -- antidiabetic -- antidiuresis -- antidiuretic -- antidiuretic hormone -- antidiuretic hormone defective syndrome -- antiDNA autoantibody -- antidote -- antidromic impulse -- antiemetic -- antiepileptic -- antiestrogen -- antiestrogenic -- antifibrinolytic agent -- antifoaming agent -- antifreeze -- antifungal agent -- antifungal antibiotic -- antifungal antibody -- antigen -- antigen antibody affinity -- antigen antibody binding -- antigen antibody complex -- antigen antibody reaction -- antigen challenge -- antigen positive AIDS test -- antigen presentation -- antigen presenting cell -- antigen receptor -- antigen registry -- antigen resource -- antigenic determinant -- antigenic peptide transporter -- antiglaucoma drug -- antiglobulin test -- antihemophilic factor A -- antihemophilic factor B -- antihemophilic factor C -- antihistamine -- antihypercholesterolemic agent -- antihyperglycemic -- antihyperkinetic agent -- antihyperlipemic -- antihyperlipoproteinemic agent -- antihypertensive agent -- antiidiotype antibody -- antiinfective agent -- antiinflammatory agent -- antileukemic agent -- antileukocyte isoantibody -- antimalarial agent -- antimetabolite -- antimicrobial agent -- antimicrobial drug -- antimicroorganism antibody -- antimitotic -- antimony -- antimycin -- antinematodal agent -- antineoplastic -- antineoplastic antibiotic -- antinuclear antibody -- antinuclear autoantibody -- antinuclear factor -- antioncogene -- antioxidant -- antiparasitic agent -- antiparasitic drug -- antiparkinson drug -- antiphospholipid antibody syndrome -- antiphospholipid syndrome -- antiplatyhelmintic agent -- antiport -- antiporter -- antiprotozoal agent -- antipsychotic agent -- antipyretic -- antipyrine -- antireceptor antibody -- antiretroviral agent -- antirheumatic agent -- antischizophrenic -- antisense nucleic acid -- antisense oligonucleotide -- antisepsis -- antiseptic sterilization -- antiserum -- antiserum registry -- antiserum resource -- antisocial personality -- antispasmodic agent -- antisperm agent -- antitermination -- antitermination factor -- antithrombin -- antithrombin I -- antithrombin III -- antithrombogenic surface -- antithyroid agent -- antitoxin -- antitubercular agent -- antitumor agent -- antitumor antibody -- antitumor registry -- antitumor resource -- antitussive -- antiulcer drug -- antivenin -- antivenom -- antiviral agent -- antiviral antibody -- antiviral nucleoside analog -- antivitamin -- antrectomy -- Anura -- anus -- anus neoplasm -- anxiety -- anxiety disorder -- anxiolytic -- aorta -- aorta aneurysm -- aorta coarctation -- aorta constriction -- aorta disorder -- aorta obstruction -- aortic balloon pump -- aortic body -- aortic regurgitation -- aortic valve -- aortic valve disorder -- aortic valve insufficiency -- aortic valve stenosis -- Aotal -- Aotus -- AP1 -- AP1 protein -- AP4 -- AP4 (2 amino 4 phosphonobutyrate) -- apatite -- APC -- aphasia -- aphemia -- aphidicolin -- aphthous stomatitis -- aphthous ulcer -- Aphthovirus -- apical membrane -- apicoectomy -- Apicomplexa -- aplastic anemia -- Aplysia -- apnea -- Apo B -- Apo E -- APO1 antigen -- ApoB -- Apoda -- ApoE -- apoenzyme -- apolipoprotein -- apolipoprotein B -- apolipoprotein E -- apolipoprotein J -- apomorphine -- apophysis ossium -- apoplexy -- apoplipoprotein AI -- apoptosis -- aporphine -- APP (amyloid precursor protein) -- appendage -- appendix -- appetite -- appetite depressant -- appetite disorder -- appetite regulation -- appetite regulatory center -- apraxia -- aprotinin -- aptamer -- aptyalism -- APV -- aquaculture -- aquaporin -- Aquareovirus -- aquatic biology -- aquatic bird -- aquatic organism -- aqueous -- aqueous humor -- aqueous humor flow -- aqueous outflow obstruction -- aqueous vein obstruction -- ara C -- Arab -- Arab country --Arabidopsis-- Arabidopsis thaliana -- arabinonucleoside -- arabinose -- arachidonate -- arachidonic metabolism -- arachidonylethanolamide -- Arachis hypogaea -- arachnicide -- Arachnida -- arachnodactyly -- arachnoid -- arachnoid villi -- Arbacia punctulata -- arbovirus -- arbovirus C -- arbovirus disease -- arbovirus group A -- arbovirus group B -- archacotida -- Archaea -- archaebacteria -- archicortex -- archipallium -- Architeuthis -- archive -- Arctic -- arctic climate -- arcuate nucleus -- arcus senilis -- ARDS -- area postrema -- Areca -- arecoline -- aredia -- Arenaviridae -- Arenavirus group -- Argasidae -- argentaffin cell -- argentaffinoma -- Argentine hemorrhagic fever virus -- Argentinian hemorrhagic fever virus -- arginase -- arginase deficiency -- arginine -- arginine amidinase -- arginine deiminase -- arginine esterase -- arginine kinase -- arginine lysine protease -- arginine vasopressin -- argininemia -- arginosuccinase deficiency -- arginosuccinate lyase -- arginosuccinate lyase deficiency -- arginosuccinate synthase -- arginosuccinate synthetase deficiency -- arginosuccinic aciduria -- argon -- Aricept -- arid climate -- arm -- armadillo -- ARMD -- ARMD (age related macular degeneration) -- AROM -- aromatase -- aromatherapy -- aromatic hydrocarbon receptor -- aromatic L aminoacid decarboxylase -- arousal -- arrestin -- arrhythmia -- arrhythmic agent -- ARS (autonomously replicating sequence) -- arsenic -- art -- art therapy -- Artemia -- arterial stiffness -- arteriography -- arteriole -- arteriosclerosis -- arteriovenous malformation -- arteriovenous shunt surgery -- arteritis -- Arterivirus -- artery -- artery infusion -- artery occlusion -- artery stenosis -- arthritis -- arthritis education -- arthritis nursing -- arthritis therapy -- Arthrobacter -- arthrodesis -- arthropathic -- arthropathy -- arthroplasty -- arthropod -- arthropod borne communicable disease -- arthropod genetics -- arthropod nonpollutant control -- arthropod poison -- arthropod vector -- Arthropoda -- arthropodicide -- arthroscopy -- Arthus phenomenon -- Arthus reaction -- articular cartilage -- artificial abortion -- artificial blood -- artificial chromosome -- artificial endocrine pancreas -- artificial environment -- artificial erythrocyte -- artificial fertilization -- artificial gene amplification -- artificial gene transfer -- artificial hemoglobin -- artificial immunosuppression -- artificial insemination -- artificial intelligence -- artificial kidney -- artificial lens -- artificial limb -- artificial lung -- artificial membrane -- artificial pacemaker -- artificial respiration -- artificial skin -- artificial tear -- artificial tooth socket implant -- Artiodactyla -- artist -- aryepiglotticus -- aryl 4 monooxygenase -- aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase -- aryl hydrocarbon receptor -- arylsulfatase -- arylsulfatase A deficiency -- arylsulfatase B deficiency -- aryltransferase -- arytenoideus -- asbestinin 6 -- asbestos -- asbestosis -- ascariasis -- Ascaridida -- Ascaridoidea -- Ascaris -- ascending colon -- aschelminth -- ascidian -- ascites -- Ascomycetes -- ascorbase -- ascorbate -- ascotoxin -- asexual -- Ashkenazim -- Asia -- asialism -- asialoganglioside -- Asian -- Asian American -- asparaginase -- asparagine -- aspartase -- aspartate -- aspartate aminotransferase -- aspartate ammonia lyase -- aspartate carbamoyltransferase -- aspartate decarboxylase -- aspartate protease -- aspartate receptor -- aspartate transaminase -- aspartate transcarbamylase -- aspartic endopeptidase -- aspartic protease -- aspartic proteinase -- aspartyl proteinase -- Asperger syndrome -- aspergillosis -- Aspergillus -- Aspergillus flavus -- Aspergillus nuclease S1 -- aspidosperma alkaloid -- aspidospermatine -- aspidospermine -- aspirin -- asplenia syndrome -- ASS deficiency -- assay development -- assimilatory nitrate reductase -- assisted living facility -- assisted reproductive technology -- assistive device -- assistive reproductive technique -- assistive technology -- association -- association cortex -- association learning -- Astacus -- Asteroidea -- asthma -- astigmatism -- astrocyte -- astrocytoma -- Astrovirus -- ASV -- asymmetric septal hypertrophy -- asymptomatic genital herpes -- asymptomatic HIV infection -- ataxia -- ataxia telangiectasia -- atelectasis -- Ateles -- Ateline herpesvirus group -- atenolol -- ATF -- ATF 2 -- atheroma -- atherosclerosis -- atherosclerotic plaque -- athetosis -- athymia -- athymic mouse -- atlas -- atmosphere -- atmospheric pressure -- atomic absorption spectrometry -- atomic absorption spectrophotometry -- atomic energy -- atomic force microscopy -- atomic orbital -- atonic seizure -- atopic dermatitis -- atopy -- atorvastatin -- atovaquone -- ATP -- ATP binding cassette transporter -- ATP biosynthesis (oxidative) -- ATP citrate (pro3s) lyase -- ATP citrate pro3s lyase -- [[ATP phosphohydrolase (Na+ K+ transporting)]] -- ATP receptor -- ATPase -- atrial fibrillation -- atrial natriuretic hormone -- atrial natriuretic peptide -- atrial septal defect -- atrioseptal defect -- atrioventricular block -- atrioventricular node -- atrium -- atrophic gastritis -- atrophy -- atropine -- attacin -- attention -- attention deficit disorder -- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder -- attenuated microorganism -- attenuation -- attitude -- attribution -- atypical pneumonia -- Au antigen -- audiogenic epilepsy -- audiogenic seizure -- audiometry -- audiotape -- audiovisual aid -- auditory cortex -- auditory deprivation -- auditory discrimination -- auditory fatigue -- auditory feedback -- auditory nerve -- auditory nerve stimulator -- auditory nuclei -- auditory ossicle -- auditory pathway -- auditory perception -- auditory prosthesis -- auditory recruitment -- auditory reflex -- auditory stimulus -- auditory threshold -- auditory threshold shift -- auditory tracking -- Aujezky's disease virus -- Aura virus -- aural muscle -- aural reading device -- aural vertigo -- auranofin -- Ausduk disease virus -- Australia -- Australia antigen -- Australorbis -- authority -- autism -- autistic psychopathy -- autoantibody -- autoantigen -- autocrine -- autogenic conditioning -- autogenic training -- autoimmune antibody -- autoimmune dermatologic disorder -- autoimmune disorder -- autoimmune encephalomyelitis -- autoimmune endocrine disorder -- autoimmune foreign transplant disease -- autoimmune gastrointestinal and liver disorder -- autoimmune genitourinary disorder -- autoimmune hematologic disorder -- autoimmune hemolytic anemia -- autoimmune inflammatory bowel disease -- autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome -- autoimmune nervous system disorder -- autoimmune respiratory disorder -- autoimmune rheumatologic disease -- autoimmune thyroid disease -- autoimmune thyroiditis -- autoimmune urogenital disorder -- autoimmune vasculitis -- autoimmunity -- autologous transplantation -- automated data processing -- automated health care system -- automated medical record system -- automobile accident -- autonomic agent -- autonomic block -- autonomic conditioning -- autonomic disorder -- autonomic ganglion -- autonomic nervous system -- autonomic neuropathy -- autonomic reflex -- autonomously replicating sequence -- autonomy (emotional) -- autooxidation -- autophagy -- autoprothrombin I -- autoprothrombin II -- autoprothrombin IIA -- autoprothrombin III -- autopsy -- autoradiography -- autosomal dominant trait -- autosomal recessive trait -- autosome -- autotransfusion -- auxiliary health personnel -- auxiliary heart prosthesis -- auxin -- auxotrophy -- Avena sativa -- aversive conditioning -- Aves -- Aviadenovirus -- avian erythroblastosis virus -- avian infectious bronchitis virus -- avian leukemia virus -- avian leukosis -- avian leukosis virus -- avian lymphomatosis -- avian lymphomatosis virus -- avian myeloblastosis virus -- avian paramyxovirus -- avian plasmodia -- avian pneumoencephalitis virus -- avian reticuloendotheliosis virus -- avian sarcoma -- avian sarcoma virus -- avian type C retrovirus group -- aviation -- avidin -- Avihepadnavirus -- Avipoxvirus -- avlocardyl -- avoidance behavior -- avonex -- awake -- awareness -- axenic culture -- axon -- axon chromatolysis -- axon reaction -- axonal flow -- axonal guidance -- axonal pathfinding -- axonal sprouting -- axonal transport -- axoplasm -- axoplasmic flow -- axoplasmic transport -- axotomy -- axotomy response -- aye aye -- ayurveda -- azacitidine -- azacytidine -- azapicyl -- azapurine -- azaserine -- azathioprine -- AZC -- azepine -- azetidine -- azetidine carboxylate -- azetidinone -- azide -- azidodeoxythymidine -- azidothymidine -- azine -- azino compound -- aziridine -- aziridine phosphine -- azithromycin -- azo compound -- azobenzene -- azole -- Azorhizobium caulinodans -- azotemia -- Azotobacter -- Azotobacter vinelandii -- Azotobacteraceae -- AZT -- azulene -- Azupentat -- azurin -- AAF may stand for: Advanced Authoring Format, an industry standard for high-end exchange of video project data. ... Categories: Antivirals | Biology stubs ... A piece of abalone shell Abalone is the Spanish name used in the United States for various species of shellfish (mollusks) from the Haliotidae family (genus Haliotis), with a richly coloured (on the inside__the outside is rough and mostly brown) shell yielding mother_of_pearl. ... The ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter superfamily of membrane proteins function in the transport of a wide variety of substrates across extra- and intracellular membranes, including metabolic products, lipids and sterols, and drugs. ... This article is in need of attention. ... Abetalipoproteinemia is a rare genetic disorder of fat metabolism that results in poor absorption of dietary fat and vitamin E. There is an absence of betalipoprotein B. On intestinal biopsy, vacoules containing lipid enterocytes are seen. ... Abnormal psychology studies the nature of psychopathology, its causes, and its treatments. ... A blood type is a description an individuals characteristics of red blood cells due to substances (carbohydrates and proteins) on the cell membrane. ... An abortifacient is a substance that induces miscarriage or abortion. ... ABP as an acronym has several meanings: Alternating bit protocol Microsoft Address Book Provider This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... An abscess is a collection of pus collected in a cavity formed by the tissue on the basis of an infectious process (usually caused by bacteria or parasites) or other foreign materials (e. ... Absenteeism is a habitual pattern of absence from a duty or obligation. ... An abzyme (from antibody and enzyme), also called catmab (from catalytic monoclonal antibody), is a monoclonal antibody with catalytic activity. ... Acanthamoeba is a genus of amoebae, one of the most common protozoa in soil, and also frequently found in freshwater and other habitats. ... Classes Archiacanthocephala Palaeacanthocephala Eoacanthocephala The Acanthocephala (gr. ... Acanthosis nigricans is a brown to black, poorly defined, velvety hyperpigmentation of the skin, usually present in the posterior and lateral folds of the neck, the axilla, groin, umbilicus, and other areas. ... Hypocapnia, also sometimes known as acapnia, is a state in which the level of carbon dioxide in the blood is lower than normal. ... Acarbose is a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. ... An accident is something going wrong unexpectedly. ... Acclimatization is the physiological adaptations the body undergoes in response to a change in external environments. ... Isotretinoin is a drug used for the treatment of acne. ... Angiotensin converting enzyme Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE, EC 3. ... ACE inhibitors, or inhibitors of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme, are a group of pharmaceuticals that are used primarily in treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure, in most cases as the drugs of first choice. ... An acetal is a functional group or molecule containing the functional group of a carbon bonded to two -OR groups. ... Acetaldehyde, also known as ethanal, is a chemical compound, an aldehyde with formula CH3CHO and structure It is a highly reactive flammable liquid with a strong fruity smell. ... Acetamide (CH3CONH2), the amide of acetic acid, is a white crystalline solid in pure form. ... Acetaminophen (USAN) or paracetamol (INN), is a popular analgesic and antipyretic drug that is used for the relief of fever, headaches, and other minor aches and pains. ... Acetate, or ethanoate, is the anion of a salt or ester of acetic acid. ... Acetazolamide, sold under the trade name Diamox®, is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that is used to treat glaucoma, epileptic seizures, benign intracranial hypertension and altitude sickness. ... Acetoacetic acid (also known as 3-oxobutanoic acid or diacetic acid) is a beta-keto acid of the keto acid group, its empirical formula is C4H6O3 or CH3COCH2COOH. It is a strong organic acid and can be produced in the human liver under certain conditions of poor metabolism leading to... Acetobacter is a genus of acetic acid bacteria characterized by the ability to convert alcohol (ethanol) to acetic acid in the presence of air. ... In chemistry, acetone (also known as dimethyl ketone, 2-propanone, propan-2-one and beta-ketopropane) is the simplest representative of the ketones. ... Acetophenone (C6H5_C=O-CH3) is a crystalline ketone that is used as an solvent for cellulose ethers and esters in the making of alcohol-soluble resins. ... Acetylation describes a reaction, usually with acetic acid, that introduces an acetyl radical into an organic compound. ... The chemical compound acetylcholine, often abbreviated as ACh, was the first neurotransmitter to be identified. ... In biochemistry, cholinesterase is a term which refers to one of the two enzymes (EC 3. ... N-acetylcysteine is a chemical, commonly called NAC, produced by the body that enhances the production of the co-enzyme glutathione, a powerful United States, it is available as an over the counter supplement in health stores and in an oral solution as Mucomyst® that can be ingested or aerosolized... The chemical compound acetylene, also called ethyne, was discovered in 1836 by Edmund Davy, in England; its chemical formula is C2 H2 and its structure is: Acetylene is a colorless and extremely flammable gas at standard temperature and pressure, with a melting point of -80. ... Achlorhydria is decreased production of gastric acid by the stomach. ... Achondroplasia is a type of genetic disorder that is a common cause of dwarfism. ... Maskun is a medical condition (also called achromatopsia) characterized by a low cone count or lack of function in cone cells; these are the light receptors responsible for colour perception. ... An acid (often represented by the generic formula AH) is typically a water-soluble, sour-tasting chemical compound. ... For alternative meanings see acid (disambiguation). ... In physiology, acidosis is any condition tending to elevate the hydrogen ion concentration of arterial plasma, making the blood more acidic. ... Acinetobacter is a genus of Proteobacteria. ... Species About 60: see text Aconitum is a genus of plants belonging to the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. ... Categories: Biochemistry stubs | Neurotoxins ... The vestibulocochlear nerve is the eighth of twelve cranial nerves, and also known as the auditory nerve. ... Acoustic neuroma (or Vestibular Schwannoma) is a benign tumor of the acoustic nerve (more properly the vestibulocochlear nerve) just after it has left the brainstem, in the pontine angle. ... ACP may stand for: Africa, Caribbean and Pacific, the countries that are signatories of the Cotonou Agreement. ... AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, sometimes written Aids) is a human disease characterized by progressive destruction of the bodys immune system. ... This article needs cleanup. ... Acrolein is the simplest unsaturated aldehyde, and it has a chemical formula of CH2=CHCHO. CAS number is 107-02-8. ... Acromegaly (from Greek akros high and megalos large - extremities enlargement) is a hormonal disorder that results when the pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone (hGH). ... Acrosin (EC 3. ... In sperm cells of many higher animals, the acrosome develops over the anterior half of its head. ... The chemical compound acrylamide is an amide with chemical formula C3H5NO and structure It is a white odorless crystalline, soluble in water, ethanol and ether. ... Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH or corticotropin) is a polypeptide hormone secreted from corticotropes in the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland in response to corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) released by the hypothalamus. ... This article or section should be merged with Microfilament Actin is a contractile protein filament important for cell movements. ... This article or section should be merged with actin Microfilaments or actin filaments are made up of two twisted monomeric actin subunits. ... The actinide series encompasses the 14 chemical elements that lie between actinium and nobelium on the periodic table with atomic numbers 89 - 102 inclusive. ... General Name, Symbol, Number actinium, Ac, 89 Chemical series Actinides Group, Period, Block 3 , 7, f Density, Hardness 10070 kg/m3, n/a Appearance silvery Atomic properties Atomic weight (227) u Atomic radius (calc. ... Actinomyces naeslundii are Gram positive rod shaped bacteria that occupy the oral cavity. ... Suborders Actinomycineae Corynebacterineae Frankineae Glycomycineae Micrococcineae Micromonosporineae Propionibacterineae Pseudonocardineae Streptomycineae Streptosporangineae Actinomycetales is an order of Actinobacteria. ... Schematic of an electrophysiological recording of an action potential showing the various phases which occur as the wave passes a point on a cell membrane. ... The active site of an enzyme is the binding site where catalysis occurs. ... Active transport is the mediated transport of biochemicals, and other atomic/molecular substances, across membranes. ... Activin is a peptide that enhances FSH synthesis and secretion and participates in the regulation of the menstrual cycle. ... Actomyosin is a protein complex composed of Actin and Myosin. ... Acupressure is a traditional Chinese medicine bodywork technique based on the same ideas as acupuncture. ... Acupuncture chart from the Ming dynasty. ... TAE is an inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs, that causes the cilia of the bronchial epithelial cells to stop functioning. ... The porphyrias are inherited or acquired disorders of certain enzymes in the heme biosynthetic pathway (also called porphyrin pathway). ... Acute leukemia may refer to: Acute myelogenous leukemia Acute lymphocytic leukemia Blast crisis of chronic myelogenous leukemia This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Acute lymphocytic leukaemia (ALL), also known as acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is a cancer of the white blood cells, characterised by the overproduction and continuous multiplication of malignant and immature white blood cells (referred to as lymphoblasts) in the bone marrow. ... Acute lymphocytic leukaemia (ALL), also known as acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is a cancer of the white blood cells, characterised by the overproduction and continuous multiplication of malignant and immature white blood cells (referred to as lymphoblasts) in the bone marrow. ... Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), also known as acute myeloid leukemia, is a cancer of the myeloid line of white blood cells. ... Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), also known as acute myeloid leukemia, is a cancer of the myeloid line of white blood cells. ... Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), also known as acute myeloid leukemia, is a cancer of the myeloid line of white blood cells. ... Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), also known as acute myeloid leukemia, is a cancer of the myeloid line of white blood cells. ... Acute phase proteins are a class of proteins that are synthetized in the liver in response to inflammation. ... Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), also known as acute myeloid leukemia, is a cancer of the myeloid line of white blood cells. ... Acute tubular necrosis may be toxic or ischemic. ... Aciclovir (INN) or aciclovir (USAN), marketed as Zovirax®, is one of the main antiviral drugs. ... Acyl is an organic radical (or functional group) obtained from an organic acid by the removal of the carboxylic hydroxyl group. ... In chemistry, acylation is the process of adding an acyl group to a compound. ... In chemistry, acylation is the process of adding an acyl group to a compound. ... Look up AD in Wiktionary, the free dictionary AD or ad may stand for: ad or advertisement, see advertising ad- prefix Administrative domain Air Defence Andorra, ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code Anno Domini (In the Year of [Our] Lord). This year is A.D. 2005. ... Adamantane (Tricyclo[3. ... Addisons disease (also known as chronic adrenal insufficiency, or hypocortisolism) is a rare endocrine disorder. ... Adefovir dipivoxil, previously called bis-POM PMEA, is an orally-administered nucleotide analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NtRTI), which works by blocking DNA polymerase, an enzyme that is crucial for the hepatitis B virus (HBV) to reproduce in the body. ... Adenine is one of the two purine nucleobases used in forming nucleotides of the nucleic acids DNA and RNA. In DNA, adenine (A) binds to thymine (T) to assist in stabilizing the nucleic acid structures. ... In medicine, carcinoma is any cancer that arises from epithelial cells. ... Adenoids, or pharyngeal tonsils, are folds of lymphatic tissue covered by ciliated epithelium. ... Adenoids, or pharyngeal tonsils, are folds of lymphatic tissue covered by ciliated epithelium. ... Adenoma refers to a collection of growths (-oma) of glandular origin. ... The chemical structure of adenosine Adenosine is a nucleoside formed when adenine is attached to a ribose ring (also known as a ribofuranose) via a β-N9-glycosidic bond. ... Adenosine deaminase (sometimes known as ADA) is an enzyme in the purine metabolism. ... Adenosine deaminase deficiency, or ADA deficiency, is an inherited immunodeficiency syndrome accounting for about 25% of all cases of Severe combined immunodeficiency. ... In biochemistry adenosine diphosphate (commonly called ADP) is a participating chemical in the reactions of intracellular energy transfers. ... Adenosine monophosphate, also known as AMP, is the product of adenosine condensation with a single phosphate group: AMP can be produced during ATP synthesis by the enzyme adenylate kinase by combining two ADP molecules: 2 ADP → ATP + AMP Or AMP may be produced by the hydrolysis of one high energy... The adenosine receptors are a class of G-protein coupled receptors with adenosine as endogenous ligand. ... Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the nucleotide known in biochemistry as the molecular currency of intracellular energy transfer; that is, ATP is able to store and transport chemical energy within cells. ... Genera Mastadenovirus Aviadenovirus Atadenovirus Siadenovirus Adenoviruses are viruses of the family Adenoviridae. ... Genera Mastadenovirus Aviadenovirus Atadenovirus Siadenovirus Adenoviruses are viruses of the family Adenoviridae. ... Adenylate cyclase (EC 4. ... Adenylate kinase also known as ADK is a phosphotransferase. ... Adenylate cyclase (EC 4. ... Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), or arginine vasopressin (AVP), is a peptide hormone produced by the hypothalamus, and stored in the posterior part of the pituitary gland. ... DISCLAIMER Please remember that Wikipedia is offered for informational use only. ... Adhesion is the molecular attraction exerted between bodies in contact. ... Adipocytes are cells present in adipose tissue, specialized in storing energy as fat. ... Adipose tissue is an anatomical term for loose connective tissue composed of adipocytes. ... ADL can abbreviate several things Action Description Language, a formal language for automatic planning systems Activities of daily living The Anti-Defamation League Adrenoleukodystrophy, a lack of an enzyme required for breaking down fatty acids. ... ADP may stand for: adenosine diphosphate Aeroports de Paris [1] AOLserver Dynamic Pages, web server extensions designed to return dynamically created documents based on the TCL computer programming language using AOLserver. ... In mammals, the adrenal glands are the triangle-shaped endocrine glands that sit atop the kidneys. ... In medicine, adrenal insufficiency is the inability of the adrenal gland to produce adequate amounts of cortisol in response to stress. ... In mammals, the adrenal glands are the triangle-shaped endocrine glands that sit atop the kidneys. ... Epinephrine (INN) or adrenaline (BAN) is a hormone and a neurotransmitter. ... An adrenergic is a drug, or other substance, which has effects similar to, or the same as, epinephrine (adrenaline). ... The adrenergic receptors (or adrenoceptors) are a class of G_protein coupled receptors that is the target of catecholamines. ... Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH or corticotropin) is a polypeptide hormone secreted from corticotropes in the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland in response to corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) released by the hypothalamus. ... Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) refers to any of several autosomal recessive diseases resulting from defects in steps of the synthesis of cortisol from cholesterol by the adrenal glands. ... Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a degenerative disorder of nerve fibers. ... In chemistry, adsorption of a substance is its concentration on a particular surface. ... Species Aedes albopictus Aedes aegypti This page is about the genus of mosquito, for the Roman building see aedes (Roman) Aedes is a genus of yellow fever. ... An aerobic organism or aerobe is an organism that has an oxygen based metabolism. ... Aerobic exercise is a type of exercise in which muscles draw on oxygen in the blood as well as fats and glucose, that increase cardiovascular endurance. ... This article or section should be merged with aerobic metabolism. ... http://visibleearth. ... Aid to Families with Dependent Children is a welfare program administered by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. ... In psychology, affect is an emotion or subjectively experienced feeling, or the involvement of such processes in a psychological system or theory. ... This article is in need of attention. ... The affective spectrum is a grouping of related psychiatric and medical disorders which may accompany bipolar, unipolar, and schizoaffective disorders at statistically higher rates than would normally be expected. ... Affinity chromatography is a biochemical separation method that combines size fractionation capability of gel permeation chromatography with the ability to design a stationary phase that reversibly binds to a known subset of molecules. ... Chemical structure of Aflatoxin B1 Aflatoxins are naturally occurring mycotoxins that act as carcinogens and are produced by two types of mold, Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. ... AFM is a TLA that can stand for several things: Atomic force microscope or microscopy the American Federation of Musicians the American Federation of Motorcyclists the Association Française contre les Myopathies, a French NGO for neuromuscular disease the Association Francaise de Micromineralogie the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba This is a... Africa is the largest of the three great southward projections from the main mass of the Earths surface. ... World map showing location of Africa A satellite composite image of Africa Africa is the worlds second_largest continent in both area and population, after Asia. ... African Americans, also known as Afro-Americans or black Americans, are an ethnic group in the United States of America whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Sub-Saharan and West Africa. ... Species Chlorocebus sabaceus Chlorocebus aethiops Chlorocebus djamdjamensis Chlorocebus tantalus Chlorocebus pygerythrus Chlorocebus cynosuros The vervet monkeys or green monkeys are primates from the family of Old World monkeys. ... Families Agarics (also known as gilled mushrooms) are one of the most familiar types of mushrooms. ... Ageism is discrimination against a person or group on the grounds of age. ... Look up Agent in Wiktionary, the free dictionary An agent is an autonomous entity with an ontological commitment and agenda of its own. ... Agent Orange is the code name for a powerful herbicide and defoliant used widely by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. ... Ageusia (pronounced ay-GOO-see-uh) is the loss of taste functions of the tongue, particularly the inability to detect sweetness, sourness, bitterness, and saltiness. ... Aggression is defined as The act of initiating hostilities or invasion. ... Ageing or aging is the process of getting older. ... Agitation may have the following special meanings Agitation, an emotional state Agitation, putting into motion (by shaking or stirring) Agitation, a term from the lexicon of Communists: political activities aimed at urging people to do something This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might... Orders Agnatha (Greek, no jaws) is a Super-class of jawless fish in the phylum Chordata, Sub-Phylum Vertebrata. ... Agnosia (a-gnosis, non-knowledge) is a loss of ability to recognize objects, persons, sounds, shapes or smells while the specific sense is not defective nor is there any significant memory loss. ... Agonists An agonist is a substance that binds to a receptor and triggers a response by the cell. ... Agoraphobia is a form of anxiety disorder. ... Species Agrobacterium tumefaciens Agrobacterium rhizogenes Agrobacterium is a genus of bacteria that cause tumors in plants. ... Binomial name Agrobacterium tumefaciens Agrobacterium tumefaciens is a species of bacteria that causes tumors (commonly known as galls or crown galls) on a wide range of dicots. ... Aid to Families with Dependent Children is a welfare program administered by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. ... AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, sometimes written Aids) is a global, human epidemic. ... HIV test kits used both to screen donor blood, blood components and cellular products, and to diagnose, treat and monitor persons with HIV and AIDS are regulated in the United States by the FDA. HIV tests to detect antibodies, antigens or RNA in serum, plasma, oral fluid, dried blood spot... There is no known cure for AIDS and so the search for a vaccine against the causative agent, HIV, has become part of the struggle against the disease. ... The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a frequently mutating retrovirus that attacks the human immune system and which has been shown to cause acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). ... The gas bladder (also fish maw, less accurately swim bladder or air bladder) is an internal organ that contributes to the ability of a fish to control its buoyancy, and thus to stay at the current water depth, ascend, or descend without having to waste energy in swimming. ... Description An air embolism, or more generally gas embolism, is a medical condition caused by gas bubbles in the bloodstream. ... An air filter is a device which cleans dirty air. ... This power plant in New Mexico releases sulfur dioxide and particulate matter into the air. ... Chemical structure Alanine is one of the 20 most common natural amino acids. ... Alanine transaminase or ALT is (mostly) a liver enzyme (EC 2. ... Alanine transaminase or ALT is (mostly) a liver enzyme (EC 2. ... State nickname: The Last Frontier, The Land of the Midnight Sun Other U.S. States Capital Juneau Largest city Anchorage Governor Frank Murkowski Official languages English Area 1,717,854 km² (1st)  - Land 1,481,347 km²  - Water 236,507 km² (13. ... Albinism is a genetic condition resulting in a lack of pigmentation in the eyes, skin and hair. ... You may be looking for albumen, or egg white. ... Albuminuria is a pathological condition where albumin is present in the urine. ... Salbutamol (INN) or albuterol (USAN) is a short-acting β2-adrenergic receptor agonist used for the relief of bronchospasm in conditions such as asthma and COPD. It is marketed by the Allen & Hanburys respiratory division of GlaxoSmithKline under the trade name Ventolin. ... In general usage, alcohol (from Arabic al-khwl الكحول, or al-ghawl الغول) refers almost always to ethanol, also known as grain alcohol, and often to any beverage that contains ethanol (see alcoholic beverage). ... This article needs cleanup. ... Alcohol Dehydrogenase Alcohol dehydrogenases are a group of dehydrogenase enzymes that occur in many organisms and facilitate the conversion between alcohols and aldehydes or ketones. ... Alcoholic beverages are drinks containing ethanol. ... In medicine (gastroenterology), hepatitis is any disease featuring inflammation of the liver. ... Cirrhosis is a chronic disease of the liver in which liver tissue is replaced by connective tissue, resulting in the loss of liver function. ... Alcoholics Anonymous (known commonly as A.A.) is a world-wide fellowship of alcoholics whose primary purpose is to carry the message of recovery from alcoholism through the Twelve Steps. ... Alcoholism is an addictive dependency on alcohol characterized by craving (a strong need to drink); loss of control (being unable to stop); physical dependence and withdrawal symptoms; and tolerance (increasing difficulty of becoming drunk). ... Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a degenerative disorder of nerve fibers. ... kjhfckjdsvsdv ... Interleukin-2 (IL-2) is an interleukin, a type of biological response modifier, a substance that can improve the bodys natural response to disease. ... Aldolase A breaks down Fructose-1,6-bisphosphate (Fr-1,6-bisP) to Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate and dihydroxyacetone phospate (DHAP) in glycolysis. ... Aldosterone is a steroid synthesized in the mid-section of the adrenal cortex of the adrenal gland. ... Alendronate (Fosamax) is a bisphosphonate drug used for the treatment of osteoporosis (see Maturitas 2004; 48: 179-192). ... The Aleuts (self-denomination: Unangax) are the indigenous people of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, U.S.A.. The homeland of the Aleuts includes the Aleutian Islands, the Pribilof Islands, the Shumagin Islands, and the far western part of the Alaska Peninsula. ... The Alexander Technique is a study of freeing response that is taught by studying ones own mannerisms of posture. ... Species Medicago arabica Medicago heldreichii Medicago hybrida Medicago laciniata Medicago littoralis Medicago lupulina Medicago minima Medicago monantha Medicago monspeliaca Medicago orbicularis Medicago polymorpha Medicago praecox Medicago rigidula Medicago rugosa Medicago ruthenica Medicago sativa Medicago scutellata Medicago secundiflora Medicago truncatula Medicago turbinata Ref: ITIS 183622 as of 2002-07-31 Alfalfa... Alfentanil (Alfenta) is a parenteral short-acting opioid painkiller, used for anaesthesia in surgery. ... The algae (singular is alga) comprise several different groups of living things that produce energy through photosynthesis. ... Alginate is a linear copolymer with homopolymeric blocks of (1-4)-linked ß-D-mannuronate (M) and its C-5 epimer α-L-guluronate (G) residues, respectively, covalently linked together in different sequences or blocks. ... Flowcharts are often used to represent algorithms. ... For the Physics term GUT, please refer to Grand unification theory The gastrointestinal or digestive tract, also referred to as the GI tract or the alimentary canal or the gut, is the system of organs within multicellular animals which takes in food, digests it to extract energy and nutrients, and... The alkali metals are a chemical series. ... The alkaline earth metals are the series of elements in Group 2 of the periodic table: beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium and radium (not always considered due to its very short half-life). ... Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is a hydrolase enzyme responsible for removing phosphate groups in the 5- and 3- positions from many types of molecules, including nucleotides, proteins, and alkaloids. ... Alkalinity is a measure of the acid netralizing capacity of a solution. ... An alkaloid is a nitrogenous organic molecule that has a pharmacological effect on humans and other animals. ... Alkalosis refers to a condition reducing hydrogen ion concentration of arterial blood plasma. ... An alkane in organic chemistry is a saturated hydrocarbon, that is, a hydrocarbon in which the molecule has the maximum possible number of hydrogen atoms and so has no double bonds. ... An alkene is one of the three classes of unsaturated hydrocarbons that contain at least one carbon- carbon double bond and have the general molecular formula of CnH2n (the other two being alkynes and arenes). ... A nitrile is an organic compound which has a -CN functional group. ... Alkylating agents are so named because of their ability to add alkyl groups to many electronegative groups under conditions present in cells. ... Alkylation is the transfer of an alkyl group from one molecule to another. ... Alkynes are hydrocarbons that have at least one triple bond between carbon atoms. ... ALL is a three-letter acronym that can denote: Albanian Lek (currency) Acute lymphocytic leukemia, a leukemia affecting mostly children. ... Allantoin is a by-product of uric acid used as an anti-irritant in cosmetic products. ... An allele is any one of a number of alternative forms of the same gene occupying a given locus (position) on a chromosome. ... An allergen is any substance (antigen), most often eaten or inhaled, that is recognized by the immune system and causes an allergic reaction. ... Allergic conjunctivitis is irritation of the conjunctiva (the membrane covering the white part of the eye) due to allergy. ... An allergy or Type I hypersensitivity is a immune malfunction whereby a persons body is hypersensitised to react immunologically to typically nonimmunogenic substances. ... This article refers to the large reptile. ... An allograft is a transplanted organ or tissue from a genetically non-identical member of the same species. ... Alloimmunity is a condition in which the body gains immunity against its own cells. ... Allopurinol is a drug used for the treatment of gout. ... In biochemistry, an enzyme or other protein is allosteric if its activity or efficiency changes in response to the binding of an effector molecule at a so-called allosteric site. ... An alloy is a combination, either in solution or compound, of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal, and where the resultant material has metallic properties. ... Baldness (formally alopecia) is the state of lacking hair where it usually would grow, especially on the head. ... Species Alouatta belzebul Alouatta caraya Alouatta coibensis Alouatta fusca Alouatta palliata Alouatta pigra Alouatta sara Alouatta seniculus The howler monkeys (genus Alouatta monotypic in subfamily Mycetinae) are among the largest of the New World monkeys. ... Species Alouatta belzebul Alouatta caraya Alouatta coibensis Alouatta fusca Alouatta palliata Alouatta pigra Alouatta sara Alouatta seniculus The howler monkeys (genus Alouatta monotypic in subfamily Mycetinae) are among the largest of the New World monkeys. ... Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is a protein that is normally only produced in the fetus during its development. ... A diagram of the alpha helix structure of amino acids In proteins, the α helix is a major structural motif in secondary structure. ... An alpha particle is deflected by a magnetic field Alpha particles or alpha rays are a form of particle radiation which are highly ionizing and have low penetration. ... Alpha-synuclein is a normal protein found in the brain. ... Alport syndrome is a hereditary disease characterized by hematuria. ... Sorry! texas holdem phentermine adipex ambien alprazolam carisoprodol cialis fioricet levitra hydrocodone lortab prozac tramadol ultram vicodin valium xanax business for sale air purifiers business for sale texas holdem lortab xanax cialis levitra prozac valium levitra valium hydrocodone phentermine vicodin phentermine xanax lortab phentermine celebrex fioricet carisoprodol lortab cialis cialis... Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a term used to cover a number of illnesses of the motor neurone. ... This article needs cleanup. ... The alternative pathway of the complement system is a humoral component of the immune systems natural defence against infections which can operate without antibody participation. ... Alternative medicine broadly describes methods and practices used in place of, or in addition to, conventional medical treatments. ... Altitude is the elevation of an object from a known level or datum, called zero level. ... Altitude sickness (also: acute mountain sickness (AMS) or altitude illness) is a pathological condition that is caused by lack of adaptation to high altitudes. ... Altruism is either a practice or habit (in the view of many, a virtue) as well as an ethical doctrine. ... General Name, Symbol, Number aluminium, Al, 13 Chemical series poor metals Group, Period, Block 13 (IIIA), 3, p Density, Hardness 2700 kg/m3, 2. ... Aluminium oxide (or aluminum oxide) (Al2O3) is a chemical compound of aluminium and oxygen. ... Amacrine cells of the vertebrate retina are interneurons that interact at the second synaptic level of the vertically direct pathways consisting of the photoreceptor-bipolar-ganglion cell chain. ... Amantadine is an antiviral drug that was approved by the FDA in 1976 for the treatment of influenza type A in adults. ... Amaurosis (from greek for darkening, dark or obscure) is a weakness or loss of vision, the cause of which was at one time unknown. ... Amblyopia or lazy eye is a disorder of the eyes. ... For other uses, see Ambrosia (disambiguation). ... Ambulance An ambulance is a vehicle designated for the transport of sick or injured people. ... Ambulatory care is any non-emergency medical care; usually the term refers to outpatient care. ... Genera   Ambystoma   Rhyacosiredon Mole salamanders (family Ambystomatidae) are secretive salamanders which spend most of their adult life underground or under cover. ... Amoebiasis is infection by an protozoan, typically Entamoeba histolytica. ... Ameloblast is the blast that synthezises enamel proteins that later mineralise to form enamel on teeth. ... Amenia may refer to: Amenia (town), New York Amenia, North Dakota Amenia (CDP), New York This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Amenorrhoea (BE) or amenorrhea (AmE) is the absence of a menstrual period in a woman of reproductive age. ... Native Americans (also Indians, Aboriginal Peoples, American Indians, First Nations, Alaskan Natives, or Indigenous Peoples of America) are the indigenous inhabitants of The Americas prior to the European colonization, and their modern descendants. ... General Name, Symbol, Number americium, Am, 95 Chemical series actinides Group, Period, Block 7, f Appearance silvery white Atomic properties Atomic weight [243] amu Atomic radius (calc. ... Methotrexate (abbreviated MTX; formerly known as amethopterin) is an antimetabolite drug used in treatment of cancer and autoimmune disease. ... In chemistry, the term amide has several meanings. ... An amidine is a functional group or type of chemical compound that has two amine groups attached to the same carbon atom with one carbon-nitrogen double bond: R2C-N=CR-NR2. ... Amiloride is a potassium-sparing diuretic that was first approved for use in 1967 and helps to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure. ... Amination is a reaction involving the addition of an amine group to a metabolite to make an amino acid. ... Ammonia Amines are organic compounds containing nitrogen as the key atom in the amine functional group. ... In chemistry, an amino acid is any molecule that contains both amino and carboxylic acid functional groups. ... In chemistry, especially in organic chemistry and biochemistry, an amino group is an ammonia-like functional group. ... In chemistry, an amino acid is any molecule that contains both amino and carboxylic acid functional groups. ... An aminoacyl tRNA synthetase (abbreviated aaRs) is an enzyme that catalyzes the binding of a specific amino acid to a tRNA to form an aminoacyl-tRNA. The synthetase hydrolyzes ATP to bind the appropriate amino acid to the 3 hydroxyl of the tRNA molecule. ... Methotrexate (abbreviated MTX; formerly known as amethopterin) is an antimetabolite drug used in treatment of cancer and autoimmune disease. ... Amiodarone is a class III antiarrhythmic agent used in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias and the suppression of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. ... The Amish are a denomination of Anabaptists related to the Mennonites, most of whom are noted for their avoidance of modern devices such as automobiles and electricity. ... Amitriptyline hydrochloride is an antidepressant drug from the tricyclic antidepressant group, which is sold under the trade names Elavil®, Tryptanol® or Endep®. Its full chemical name is 3-(10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo[a,d]cycloheptene-5-ylidene)-N,N-dimethyl-1-propanamine hydrochloride and its empirical formula is C20H23N... Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), also known as acute myeloid leukemia, is a cancer of the myeloid line of white blood cells. ... Categories: Stub | Calcium channel blockers ... Ammonia is a chemical compound with the formula NH3. ... Ammonium chloride or Sal Ammoniac (chemically ammonium chloride (NH4Cl); also zalmiak, sal armagnac, sal armoniac, and salt armoniack) is, in its pure form, a clear white water-soluble crystalline salt with a biting taste. ... Amnesia is a condition in which memory is disturbed. ... Amniocentesis is a medical procedure used for prenatal diagnosis, in which a small amount of amniotic fluid is extracted from the amnion around a developing fetus. ... The amniotic sac is a tough but thin transparent pair of membranes which holds a developing embryo (and later fetus) until shortly before birth. ... The amniotic sac is a tough but thin transparent pair of membranes which holds a developing embryo (and later fetus) until shortly before birth. ... Barbiturates are drugs that act as central nervous system (CNS) depressants, and by virtue of this they produce a wide spectrum of effects, from mild sedation to anesthesia. ... Amoeba is a genus of protozoa that moves by means of temporary projections called pseudopods, and is well-known as a representative unicellular organism. ... An amorphous solid is a solid in which there is no long-range order of the positions of the atoms. ... Amoxicillin (formerly amoxycillin in the British Pharmacopoeia) is a moderate_spectrum β_lactam antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections caused by susceptible microorganisms. ... The three-letter abbreviation AMP can refer to the following: In biology, the nucleotide adenosine monophosphate As a flavour enhancer, the nucleotide adenosine monophosphate AngryMutantPenguin, a famous fan of The Elder Scrolls In computing, an audio decoding engine made by Tomislav Uzelac and others, which stood at the basis of... Categories: Chemistry stubs | Biochemicals ... The AMPA receptor (AMPAR) is a non-NMDA-type ionotropic transmembrane receptor for glutamate that mediates fast synaptic transmission in the central nervous system. ... In electricity, current is the rate of flow of charges, usually through a metal wire or some other electrical conductor. ... Amphetamine, also known as speed, is a synthetic drug originally studied (and still used) as an appetite suppressant. ... For other uses, see Amphibian (disambiguation). ... Sub-orders Gammaridea Caprellidea Hyperiidea Ingolfiellidea Amphipoda (amphipods) include about 4600 different species of small, shrimp-like crustaceans. ... Species  Amphiuma tridactylum  Amphiuma means  Amphiuma pholeter Amphiumas are a genus of salamanders, the only genus within the family Amphiumidae. ... Amphotericin B (Fungilin , Fungizone , Abelcet , AmBisome , Amphocil ) is a polyene antimycotic drug, used intravenously in systemic fungal infections. ... Ampicillin (C16H18N3O4S) Ampicillin (C16H18N3O4S ; CAS No. ... Amputation is the removal of a body extremity by trauma or surgery. ... Location of the amygdala in the human brain Located in the brains medial temporal lobe, the almond-shaped amygdala (in Latin, corpus amygdaloideum) is believed to play a key role in the emotions. ... The chemical compound amyl nitrite (or isoamyl nitrite) is a nitrite with chemical formula C5H11·ONO. It has a characteristic penetrating odour, and produces marked effects on the human body when its vapour is inhaled. ... Amylase (EC 3. ... Amylin or Islet Amyloid Polypeptide (IAPP) is a 37-residue peptide hormone secreted by pancreatic β-cells. ... Amyloid describes various types of protein aggregations that share specific traits when examined microscopically. ... Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a term used to cover a number of illnesses of the motor neurone. ... Seven-time Mr. ... Anabolism is the aspect of metabolism that contributes to growth. ... An anaerobic organism or anaerobe is any organism that does not require oxygen. ... An anaerobic organism or anaerobe is any organism that does not require oxygen. ... Anal fissure is an unnatural crack or tear in the anus, usually extending from the anal opening and the midline of the anus. ... For other uses of painkiller, see painkiller (disambiguation) An analgesic (colloquially known as painkiller) is any member of the diverse group of drugs used to relieve pain. ... An analgesic (colloquially known as painkiller) is any member of the diverse group of drugs used to relieve pain. ... An analog or analogue signal is any continuously variable signal. ... Analytical chemistry is the analysis of material samples to gain an understanding of their chemical composition and structure. ... Anandamide, also known as arachidonoylethanolamine or AEA, is a naturally occurring endogenous cannabinoid neurotransmitter found in the brain of animals, as well as other organs. ... Anaphase (Greek: ανά = up and φάσις = stage) is the stage of meiosis or mitosis when chromosomes separate each chromatid moves to opposite poles of the cell (opposite ends of the nuclear spindle). ... Anaphylaxis is a severe and rapid systemic allergic reaction to a trigger substance, called an allergen. ... Anaphylatoxin, or anaphylotoxin, is a fragment (C3a, C4a or C5a) of the complement system that triggers degranulation of (release of substances from) mast cells or basophils, which is an important part of the immune system in all kinds of inflammation and especially as part of defense against parasites. ... Anaphylaxis is a severe and rapid systemic allergic reaction to a trigger substance, called an allergen. ... Anasarca is a medical symptom characterised by widespread swelling of the skin due to effusion of fluid into the extracellular space. ... Major body systems: Integumentary system Muscular system Nervous system Reproductive system Respiratory system Excretory system Circulatory system Lymphatic system Skeletal system (Human skeleton) Endocrine system Digestive system Immune system Organs: Anus Appendix Brain Breast Colon or large intestine Diaphragm Ear Eye Heart Kidney Labia Larynx Liver Lung Nose Ovary Pharynx... Androgen is the generic term for any natural or synthetic compound, usually a steroid hormone, that stimulates or controls the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics in vertebrates. ... Grayanotoxin is a toxin found in rhododendrons and other plants of the family Ericaceae. ... Androstenedione is a 19-carbon steroid hormone produced in the adrenal glands and the ovaries as an intermediate step in the biochemical pathway that produces the androgen testosterone and the estrogens estrone and estradiol. ... Androsterone(ADT) is a steroid hormone with weak androgenic activity. ... Anemia (American English) or anaemia (Commonwealth English), which literally means without blood, is a lack of red blood cells and/or hemoglobin. ... Anergy is a lack of reaction by the bodys defence mechanisms when foreign substances come into contact with the body. ... Cetacaine, a topical anesthetic Anesthesia (AE), also anaesthesia (BE), is the process of blocking the perception of pain and other sensations. ... Anesthesia (AE), also anaesthesia (BE), is the process of blocking the perception of pain and other sensations. ... Anesthesia (AE), also anaesthesia (BE), is the process of blocking the perception of pain and other sensations. ... Aneuploidy is a chromosomal state where abnormal numbers of specific chromosomes or chromosome sets exists within the nucleus. ... An aneurysm (or aneurism) (from Greek ανευρυσμα, a dilatation) is a localized dilation or ballooning of a blood vessel. ... Angelman syndrome (AS) is neurological disorder in which severe learning difficulties are associated with a characteristic facial appearance and behavior. ... Anger can be conveyed in many different ways. ... Angioedema (BE: angiooedema), also known by its eponym Quinckes edema and the older term angioneurotic edema, is the rapid swelling (edema) of the skin, mucosa and submucosal tissues. ... Angiogenesis is the physiological process involving the formation of new blood vessels from pre_existing vessels. ... Angiography or arteriography is a medical imaging technique in which an X-ray picture is taken to visualize the inner opening of blood filled structures, including arteries, veins and the heart chambers. ... Angiomas are benign tumors that are made up of small blood vessels. ... Angiosarcoma is a rare, malignant tumor consisting of endothelial and fibroblastic tissue that proliferates and eventually surrounds vascular channels. ... Classes Magnoliopsida - Dicots Liliopsida - Monocots The flowering plants (also angiosperms or Magnoliophyta) are one of the major groups of modern plants, comprising those that produce seeds in specialized reproductive organs called flowers, where the ovulary or carpel is enclosed. ... Angiostatin is a natural angiogenesis inhibitor that is currently underlying clinical trials for its use in anticancer therapy. ... Angiotensinogen, angiotensin I and angiotensin II are peptides involved in maintenance of blood volume and pressure. ... Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE, EC 3. ... ACE inhibitors, or inhibitors of Angiotensin_Converting Enzyme, are a group of pharmaceuticals that are used primarily in treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure, in most cases as the drugs of first choice. ... Angiotensinogen, angiotensin I and angiotensin II are peptides involved in maintenance of blood volume and pressure. ... The angiotensin receptors are a class of G protein_coupled receptors with angiotensins as ligands. ... Angiotensinogen, angiotensin I and angiotensin II are peptides involved in maintenance of blood volume and pressure. ... Renin, also known as angiotensinogenase, is a circulating enzyme (EC 3. ... Aniline, phenylamine or aminobenzene (C6H5NH2) is an organic chemical compound which is a primary aromatic amine consisting of a benzene ring and an amino group. ... Aniline, phenylamine or aminobenzene (C6H5NH2) is an organic chemical compound which is a primary aromatic amine consisting of a benzene ring and an amino group. ... Ethology is the scientific study of animal behaviour (particularly of social animals such as primates and canids), and is a branch of zoology. ... An animal model usually refers to a non-human animal with a disease or altered health state that is similar to a human condition, these test subjects are often termed as animal models of disease. ... Phyla Subkingdom Parazoa Porifera (sponges) Subkingdom Agnotozoa Placozoa Orthonectida Rhombozoa Subkingdom Metazoa Radiata Cnidaria Ctenophora - Comb jellies Bilateria Protostomia Acoelomorpha Platyhelminthes - Flatworms Nemertina - Ribbon worms Gastrotricha Gnathostomulida - Jawed worms Micrognathozoa Rotifera - Rotifers Acanthocephala Priapulida Kinorhyncha Loricifera Entoprocta Nematoda - Roundworms Nematomorpha - Horsehair worms Cycliophora Mollusca - Mollusks Sipuncula - Peanut worms Annelida - Segmented... ... Anisakis is a genus of parasitic nematodes, which have a life cycle involving fish and marine mammals. ... Anisometropia is a condition in which the lenses of the two eyes have different focal lengths; that is, are in different states of myopia (nearsightedness) and hyperopia (farsightedness). ... The bones in the foot In anatomy, the ankle is the part of the lower limb that is located between the foot and the leg. ... Ankylosis, or Anchylosis is a stiffness of a joint, the result of injury or disease. ... Classes and subclasses Class Polychaeta (paraphyletic?) Class Clitellata    Oligochaeta - Earthworms and others    Acanthobdellida    Branchiobdellida    Hirudinea - Leeches Class Myzostomida Class Archiannelida (polyphyletic) Class Echiura *Some authors consider the subclasses under Clitellata to be classes The annelids, collectively called Annelida, are a large phylum of animals, comprising the segmented worms, with about... An anode (from the Greek άνοδος = going up) is the positive electrode in an electrolytic system or circuit. ... In sugar chemistry, an anomer is a special type of epimer. ... Nominal aphasia is a form of aphasia (loss of language capability caused by brain damage) in which the subject has difficulty remembering or recognizing names which the subject should know well. ... Species Anopheles funestus Anopheles gambiae Anopheles moucheti Anopheles nili Anopheles ovengensis Anopheles is a genus of mosquito. ... Anorexia (deriving from the Greek word ανορεξία = without appetite (αν = without + όρεξη = appetite)) is the medical name for loss of appetite. ... Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterised by voluntary starvation and exercise stress. ... Anosmia is the lack of olfaction, or a loss of the sense of smell. ... Asphyxia is a condition of severely deficient supply of oxygen to the body. ... ANP may refer to: American Nazi Party, an American Neo-Nazi political party. ... ANS can be: Algemeen Nederlandse Spraakkunst (Dutch grammar) Algemeen Nijmeegs Studentenblad (student magazine) Astronomische Nederlandse Satelliet X-ray satellite The American Numismatic Society This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... An antacid is any substance that counteracts stomach acidity. ... The antagonist is the character (or group of characters) of a story who represents the opposition against which the heroes and/or protagonists must contend. ... Greek ἀνταρκτικός, opposite the arctic) is a continent surrounding the Earths South Pole. ... Anthelmintics (in the U.S., antihelminthics) are drugs that expel parasitic worms (helminthes) from the body or kill them. ... Orders see text Anthozoa is a class within the phylum Cnidaria that contains the Sea anemones and corals. ... In chemistry, anthracene is a solid polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon consisting of three benzene rings derived from coal-tar. ... Families Tarsiidae Cebidae Nyctipithecidae Pitheciidae Atelidae Cercopithecidae Hylobatidae Hominidae The haplorrhines, the dry-nosed primates, are members of the Haplorrhini clade: the prosimian tarsiers and all of the true simians (the monkeys and the apes, including humans). ... Anthropology (from the Greek word άνθρωπος = human) consists of the study of humankind (see genus Homo). ... Antiarrhythmic agents are a group of pharmaceuticals that are used to suppress fast rhythms of the heart (cardiac arrhythmias), such as atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia, and ventricular fibrillation. ... An antibiotic is a drug that kills or slows the growth of bacteria. ... Antibiotic resistance is the ability of a microorganism to withstand the effects of an antibiotic. ... Schematic of antibody binding to an antigen An antibody is a protein used by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses. ... An anticholinergic agent is a member of a class of pharmaceutical compounds which serve to reduce the effects mediated by acetylcholine in the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. ... An anticoagulant is a substance that prevents coagulation; that is, it stops blood from clotting. ... The anticonvulsants, sometimes also called antiepileptics, belong to a diverse group of pharmaceuticals used in prevention of the occurrence of epileptic seizures. ... Antidepressant - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins/monobook/IE50Fixes. ... An anti-diabetic drug is used to treat diabetes mellitus. ... Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), or arginine vasopressin (AVP), is a peptide hormone produced by the hypothalamus, and stored in the posterior part of the pituitary gland. ... An antidote is a substance which can counteract a form of poisoning. ... An antiemetic is a drug that is effective against vomiting and nausea. ... The anticonvulsants, sometimes also called antiepileptics, belong to a diverse group of pharmaceuticals used in prevention of the occurrence of epileptic seizures. ... An antifoaming agent is a food ingredient intended to curb effusion or effervescence in preparation or serving. ... Antifreeze - motor vehicle coolant Antifreeze protein - fish-related biology This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... An antifungal drug is medication used to treat fungal infections such as athletes foot, ringworm and candidiasis (thrush), as well as serious systemic infections like cryptococcal meningitis. ... An antigen is a molecule that stimulates the production of antibodies. ... An antigen presenting cell (APC) is a cell that displays foreign antigen complexed with MHC on its surface. ... An antihistamine is a drug which serves to reduce or eliminate effects mediated by histamine, an endogenous chemical mediator released during allergic reactions, through action at the histamine receptor. ... An antimetabolite is a chemical with a similar structural to a substance (a metabolite) required for normal biochemical reactions, yet different enough to interfere with the normal functions of cells, including cell division. ... An antimicrobial is a substance that that kills or slows the growth of microbes like bacteria (antibacterial activity), fungi (antifungal activity), viruses (antiviral activity), or parasites (antiparasitic activity). ... General Name, Symbol, Number antimony, Sb, 51 Series metalloids Group, Period, Block 15 (VA), 5, p Density, Hardness 6697 kg/m3, 3 Appearance silvery lustrous grey Atomic properties Atomic weight 121. ... Antimycin is an antibiotic which inhibits the electron transport chain between cytochrome B and cytochrome C Categories: Biochemistry stubs | Antibiotics ... herbs that have the specific action of inhibiting and combating the development of tumors. ... Antinuclear antibodies (ANAs, also known as antinuclear factor or ANF) are detected in a large group of autoimmune disorders. ... Antinuclear antibodies (ANAs, also known as antinuclear factor or ANF) are detected in a large group of autoimmune disorders. ... An antioxidant is a chemical that prevents the oxidation of other chemicals. ... Antiphospholipid syndrome, or antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, is a disorder of coagulation, and causes thrombosis in both arteries and veins, as well as recurrent miscarriage. ... Antiphospholipid syndrome, or antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, is a disorder of coagulation, and causes thrombosis in both arteries and veins, as well as recurrent miscarriage. ... An antiporter is an integral membrane protein that is involved in facilitated diffusion. ... An antiporter is an Integral Membrane Protein that is involved in facilitated diffusion. ... Antipyretics are drugs that prevent or reduce fever by lowering the body temperature from a raised state. ... An antiseptic is a substance that kills or prevents the growth of bacteria on the external surfaces of the body. ... Antiserum is blood serum containing antibodies. ... Antithrombin is a small molecule that inactivates several enzymes of the coagulation system. ... Antithrombin is a small molecule that inactivates several enzymes of the coagulation system. ... An antitoxin is an antibody with the ability to neutralize a specific toxin. ... A cough medicine or antitussive is a medication given to people to help them stop coughing. ... Antivenom (or antivenin, or antivenene) is a biological product used in the treatment of venomous bites. ... Antivenom (or antivenin, or antivenene) is a biological product used in the treatment of venomous bites. ... Suborders Archaeobatrachia Mesobatrachia Neobatrachia The Anura is the order of animals in the class Amphibia that includes frogs and toads. ... Male Anatomy The anus, in anatomy, is the external opening of the rectum. ... Anxiety is a complex combination of the feeling of fear, apprehension and worry often accompanied by physical sensations such as palpitations, chest pain and/or shortness of breath. ... Anxiety disorder is a blanket term covering several different forms of fear, phobia and nervous condition, that come on suddenly and prevent pursuing normal daily routines including: General anxiety disorder Social anxiety, sometimes known as social phobia or social anxiety disorder (SAD) Specific phobias Obsessive-compulsive disorder Agoraphobia Claustrophobia Panic... An anxiolytic is any drug or therapy used in the treatment of anxiety. ... AORTA can also mean always-on real-time access, referring to WAN computer networks. ... The aortic body is one of several small cluster of chemoreceptors, baroreceptors, and supporting cells located along the aortic arch. ... Aortic insufficiency (AI), also known as aortic regurgitation (AR), is the leaking of the aortic valve of the heart that causes blood to flow in the reverse direction during ventricular diastole, from the aorta into the left ventricle. ... The aortic valve is one of the valves of the heart. ... Aortic valve stenosis (AS) is a heart condition caused by the incomplete opening of the aortic valve. ... Aotus is both a plant and an animal: It is one of the genera for the golden peas in Fabaceae (bean family) It is the genus for the night monkeys in Nyctipithecidae The name means earless in both cases: the monkey is missing external ears, and the pea is missing... Apatite is a group of minerals, usually referring to: hydroxylapatite, fluorapatite, and chlorapatite, named for high concentrations of OH-, F-, or Cl- ions, respectively, in the crystal lattice. ... APC is an abbreviation of: A Perfect Circle, a rock band with frontman Maynard James Keenan. ... Aphasia is a loss or impairment of the ability to produce or comprehend language, due to brain damage. ... A mouth ulcer or canker sore is a painful open sore inside the mouth caused by a break in the mucous membrane. ... A mouth ulcer or canker sore is a painful open sore inside the mouth caused by a break in the mucous membrane. ... Classes & subclasses Class Conoidasida    Gregarinasina    Coccidiasina Class Aconoidasida    Haemosporasina    Piroplasmasina The Apicomplexa are a large group of protozoa, characterized by the presence of an apical complex at some point in their life-cycle. ... Aplastic anemia is a condition where the bone marrow does not produce enough, or any, new cells to replenish the blood cells. ... Species see text The genus Aplysia belongs to the family Aplysiidae and is a genus of sea hares. ... Apnea (British spelling - apnoea) is the absence of external breathing. ... See also: Caecilian, bishop of Carthage, 312 C.E. Families Rhinatrematidae Ichthyophiidae Uraeotyphlidae Scolecomorphidae Caeciliidae The Caecilians are an order (Gymnophiona or Apoda) of amphibians which resemble worms or snakes. ... An apoenzyme is an enzyme without its cofactor; that is, the protein molecule to which a coenzyme will bind to produce the holoenzyme. ... This article is in need of attention. ... Apoplexy is an old-fashioned medical term, generally used interchangeably with cerebrovascular accident (CVA or stroke) but having other meanings as well. ... In biology, apoptosis (from the Greek words apo = from and ptosis = falling, pronounced ap-a-tow-sis[1]) is one of the main types of programmed cell death (PCD). ... An appendage is, in general, an external body part that projects from the body, or a natural prolongation or projection from a part of any organism. ... The word appendix refers to the following things: In publishing, an appendix is a short section at the end of a book, often used for supplementary information. ... The appetite is the desire to eat food, felt as hunger. ... Apraxia is a neurological disorder characterized by loss of the ability to execute or carry out learned (familiar) movements, despite having the desire and the physical ability to perform the movements. ... APV chemical structure APV (also called AP5) is a selective NMDA receptor (NMDAR) antagonist that competitively inhibits the active site of NMDAR. Its chemical name is 2-amino-5-phosphonovalerate. ... Aquaculture (sometimes misspelled aquiculture) is the cultivation of aquatic organisms, such as fish, shellfish, algae and other aquatic plants. ... Aquaporins are a class of integral membrane proteins that form pores in the membrane of biological cells and selectively conduct water molecules in and out, while preventing the passage of ions and other solutes. ... Drinking water This article focuses on water as we experience it every day. ... The aqueous humour is the clear, watery fluid that fills the complex space in the front of the eye which is bounded at the front by the cornea and at the rear by the front surface or face of the vitreous humour. ... Cytarabine is a shortened form of cytosine arabinoside, a commonly used chemotherapy agent used mainly in the treatment of leukemia and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. ... There are three factors which may assist to varying degrees in determining whether someone is considered Arab or not: Political: whether they live in a country which is a member of the Arab League (or, more vaguely, the Arab world); this definition covers more than 300 million people. ... Binomial name Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) Heynh. ... Binomial name Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) Heynh. ... Fischer projection of L-arabinose Arabinose is a sugar, one of the pentose series of carbohydrates. ... Arachidonic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid with four cis double bonds, which are the sources of its flexibility and give it the capacity to react with molecular oxygen. ... Binomial name Arachis hypogaea L. The Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) is a species in the pea family Fabaceae native to South America. ... Orders Acarina Amblypygi Araneae Opiliones Palpigradi Pseudoscorpionida Ricinulei Schizomida Scorpiones Solifugae Uropygi The arachnids, Arachnida, are a class of invertebrate animals in the subphylum Chelicerata. ... Marfan syndrome is a connective tissue disorder, affecting many structures, including the skeleton, lungs, eyes, heart and blood vessels. ... The arachnoid layer is the second or middle layer of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain. ... Arachnoid granulations (and arachnoid villi) are small protrusions of the arachnoid (the thin second layer covering the brain) through the dura (the thick outer layer). ... An Arbovirus (short for Arthropod borne virus) is a virus that is primarily transmitted by arthropods, such as ticks and mosquitoes. ... Phyla / Classes Phylum Crenarchaeota Phylum Euryarchaeota     Halobacteria     Methanobacteria     Methanococci     Methanopyri     Archaeoglobi     Thermoplasmata     Thermococci Phylum Korarchaeota Phylum Nanoarchaeota The Archaea are a major group of prokaryotes. ... Phyla / Classes Phylum Crenarchaeota Phylum Euryarchaeota     Halobacteria     Methanobacteria     Methanococci     Methanopyri     Archaeoglobi     Thermoplasmata     Thermococci Phylum Korarchaeota Phylum Nanoarchaeota The Archaea are a major group of prokaryotes. ... Archicortex is basically categorized under allocortex. ... In anatomy of animals, the archipallium the oldest region of the brains pallium. ... Species Architeuthis dux Architeuthis hartingii Architeuthis japonica Architeuthis kirkii Architeuthis martensi Architeuthis physeteris Architeuthis sanctipauli Architeuthis stockii Giant squid are marine mollusks of the class Cephalopoda, represented by the eight species of the genus Architeuthis. ... An archive is a collection of records, charters and other documents belonging to any state, community or family, and the building(s) its kept in. ... The red line indicates the 10°C isotherm in July, commonly used to define the Arctic region border The Arctic is the area around the Earths North Pole. ... Regions with a polar climate are characterized by a lack of warm summers (specifically, no month having an average temperature of 10°C or higher), resulting in the absence of trees in such places, which may also be covered with glaciers or a permanent or semi_permanent layer of ice. ... The arcuate nucleus is a collection of neurons present in the hypothalamus. ... Species (Betel nut palm) and about 50 more Areca is a genus of about 50 species of single-stemmed palms in the family Arecaceae, found in humid tropical forests from Malaysia to the Solomon Islands. ... Arenavirus is a genus of virus. ... Argasid or cuddly ticks are ticks of the family Argasidamiousomousoan. ... Arginase (EC 3. ... Arginine Arginine is one of the 20 most common natural amino acids. ... Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), or arginine vasopressin (AVP), is a peptide hormone produced by the hypothalamus, and stored in the posterior part of the pituitary gland. ... General Name, Symbol, Number argon, Ar, 18 Chemical series noble gases Group, Period, Block 18 (VIIIA), 3, p Density, Hardness 1. ... Aricept is a drug which is used in an attempt to delay the progression of Alzheimers Disease. ... ARM may stand for: Most likely: ARM Ltd (originally Advanced RISC Machines) ARM architecture CPU design or one of its derivatives developed by ARM Ltd (originally called The Acorn RISC Machine) Adjustable rate mortgage Annotated Reference Manual ( C++) Artificial rupture of membranes (see amniotic sac) Others: Accelerated reply mail ( USPS... Genera Chlamyphorus Cabassous Chaetophractus Dasypus Euphractus Priodontes Tolypeutes Zaedyus Armadillo is also the name of an NES video game. ... Aromatase belongs to the group of cytochrome P450 enzymes (EC 1. ... Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils, fragrance oils, absolutes, carrier oils, and other fragrances from plants to affect someones mood or health, and is commonly associated with alternative medicine. ... Arousal is a physiological and psychological state involving the activation of the reticular activating system in the brain stem, the autonomic nervous system and the endocrine system, leading to increased heart rate and blood pressure and a condition of alertness and readiness to respond. ... A cardiac arrhythmia, also called cardiac dysrhythmia, is a disturbance in the regular rhythm of the heartbeat. ... General Name, Symbol, Number arsenic, As, 33 Series metalloids Group, Period, Block 15 (VA), 4, p Density, Hardness 5727 kg/m3, 3. ... Although today the word art usually refers to the visual arts, the concept of what art is has continuously changed over centuries. ... The application and analysis of modeling perception and life through the arts as an aid in the treatment, assessment or research of mental health issues. ... Species Artemia franciscana Artemia gracilis Artemia monica Artemia parartemia Artemia parthenogenetica Artemia persimilis Artemia salina Artemia sinica Artemia tunesiana Artemia urmiana Brine shrimp (Artemia) are a primitive type of aquatic crustacean. ... Angiography or arteriography is a medical imaging technique in which an X-ray picture is taken to visualize the inner opening of blood filled structures, including arteries, veins and the heart chambers. ... An arteriole is a blood vessel that extends and branchs out from an artery and leads to capillaries. ... Introduction Arteriosclerosis means the hardening of the arteries in Greek. ... Arteriovenous malformation or AVM is a congenital disorder of unknown cause, which produces diffuse or localized vascular lesions consisting of tangle(s) of vessels with abnormal connections and no capillaries. ... Arteritis is inflammation of the walls of arteries, usually as a result of infection or auto-immune response. ... Arterivirus is a genus of virus, with type species Equine arteritis virus. ... Section of an artery An artery or arterial is also a class of highway. ... Arthritis (from Greek arthro-, joint + -itis, inflammation) is a group of conditions that affect the health of the bone joints in the body. ... Species Arthrobacter is a genus of bacteria that is commonly found in soil. ... arthroplasty is surgical replacement of damaged or diseased joint or joint components with a prosthetic joint or joint components reason of arthroplasty avascular necrosis rheumatoid arthritis osteoarthritis unstable joint joint dislocation Categories: Wikipedia cleanup ... Subphyla and Classes Subphylum Trilobitomorpha Trilobita - Trilobites (extinct) Subphylum Chelicerata Arachnida - Spiders, Scorpions, etc. ... Subphyla and Classes Subphylum Trilobitomorpha Trilobita - Trilobites (extinct) Subphylum Chelicerata Arachnida - Spiders, Scorpions, etc. ... Arthroscopic surgery, also known as arthroscopy, is the process where a joint is operated on using an arthroscope, a small fibre optic camera. ... Blood substitutes are used to fill fluid volume and/or carry oxygen and other gases in the cardiovascular system. ... Artificial insemination (AI) is when sperm is placed into a females vagina, uterus or fallopian tubes using artificial means rather than by sexual intercourse. ... Artificial intelligence (also known as machine intelligence and often abbreviated as AI) is intelligence exhibited by any manufactured (i. ... Categories: Medicine stubs ... An artificial (synthetic) membrane is a membrane prepared for separation tasks in laboratory and industry. ... A pacemaker (or artificial pacemaker, so as not to be confused with the hearts natural pacemaker) is a medical device designed to regulate the beating of the heart. ... Artificial respiration is a technique for providing air for a person who is not drowning and similar situations. ... Families Suidae Hippopotamidae Tayassuidae Camelidae Tragulidae Moschidae Cervidae Giraffidae Antilocapridae Bovidae The even-toed ungulates form the mammal order Artiodactyla. ... An artist is someone who employs creative talent to produce works of art. ... Asbestos (Greek a-, not; sbestos, extinguishable) is a group of fibrous metamorphic minerals. ... Asbestosis is a chronic inflammatory medical condition affecting the parenchymal tissue of the lungs. ... Ascaris lumbricoides - an adult female Ascaris worm Ascariasis is a debilitating human disease caused by the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides; other species of Ascaris are parasitic in domestic animals (see Nematode). ... The order Ascardidida includes several families of parasitic roundworms with three lips on the anterior end. ... Orders Aplousobranchia Enterogona Phlebobranchia Pleurogona Stolidobranchia Ascidiacea (commonly known as the ascidians) is an order in the Urochordata subphylum of sac-like marine filter feeders. ... Classes Archaeascomycetes Hemiascomycetes Euascomycetes Neolectomycetes Pezizomycotina Pneumocystidomycetes Saccharomycotina Schizosaccharomycetes Taphrinomycetes mitosporic Ascomycota Members of the Division Ascomycota are known as the Sac Fungi and are fungi that produce spores in a distinctive type of microscopic sporangium called an ascus (Greek for a bag or wineskin). This monophyletic grouping was formerly... Ascorbic acid is an organic acid with antioxidant properties. ... This article is about human asexuality; asexual reproduction is a separate topic. ... Ashkenazi (אַשְׁכֲּנָזִי, Standard Hebrew Aškanazi, Tiberian Hebrew ʾAškănāzî) Jews or Ashkenazic Jews, also called Ashkenazim (אַשְׁכֲּנָזִים, Standard Hebrew Aškanazim, Tiberian Hebrew ʾAškănāzîm), are Jews who are descendants of Jews from Germany, Poland, Austria and Eastern Europe. ... World map showing location of Asia A satellite composite image of Asia Asia is the central and eastern part of the continent of Eurasia, defined by subtracting the European peninsula from Eurasia. ... The term Asian can refer to something or someone from Asia. ... An Asian American is a person of Asian ancestry or origin who was born in or is an immigrant to the United States. ... Asparagine is one of the 20 most common natural amino acids on Earth. ... Aspartic acid or aspartate is one of the 20 most common natural amino acids which are the building blocks of proteins. ... Aspartate transaminase (AST) also called Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase (SGOT) or aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT) (EC 2. ... Asperger described his patients as little professors. Aspergers syndrome (ASD), is a pervasive developmental disorder commonly referred to as a form of high-functioning autism. ... Species Aspergillus caesiellus Aspergillus candidus Aspergillus carneus Aspergillus clavatus Aspergillus deflectus Aspergillus flavus Aspergillus fumigatus Aspergillus glaucus Aspergillus nidulans Aspergillus niger Aspergillus ochraceus Aspergillus oryzae Aspergillus parasiticus Aspergillus penicilloides Aspergillus restrictus Aspergillus sydowi Aspergillus terreus Aspergillus ustus Aspergillus versicolor Aspergillus is a genus of around 200 fungi (moulds) found worldwide. ... Binomial name Aspergillus flavus Aspergillus flavus is a fungus associated with aspergillosis of the lungs and sometimes believed to cause corneal, otomycotic, and nasoorbital infections. ... A very old bottle of Aspirin Aspirin or acetylsalicylic acid is a drug in the family of salicylates, often used as an analgesic (against minor pains and aches), antipyretic (against fever), and anti-inflammatory. ... Assisted Living usually refers to a facility that is used by people who are not able to live on their own, but do not need the level of care that a nursing home offers. ... Assistive Technology (AT) is a generic term that includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices and the process used in selecting, locating, and using them. ... Association is the following: A voluntary association (also sometimes called an association) is a group of individuals who voluntarily enter into an agreement, explicit or implicit, to form or act as a body (or organization) to accomplish a purpose. ... For a Greek place of this name, see Astakos Species Astacus astacus Astacus leptodactylus Astacus pachypus Astacus is a genus of crayfish found in Europe and western Asia, comprising three species: Astacus astacus (Linnaeus, 1758), the noble crayfish, European crayfish, or broad-fingered crayfish Astacus leptodactylus (Eschscholtz, 1823), the Danube... A database query syntax error has occurred. ... Aspherical cornea (top, exagerated) and normal eye below. ... Astrocytes, also known as astroglia, are characteristic star-shaped cells in the brain. ... Astrocytomas are intracranial tumors derived from astrocytes. ... The Standard American Edition, Revised Version, more commonly known as the American Standard Version (ASV), is a version of the Bible that was released in 1901. ... Ataxia is unsteady and clumsy motion of the limbs or trunk due to a failure of the fine coordination of muscle movements. ... Ataxia-telangiectasia (AT) is a primary immunodeficiency disorder that occurs in an estimated incidence of 1 in 40,000 to 1 in 300,000 births (Lederman, 2000). ... Atelectasis is defined as the collapse of the part of the lung or the whole lung. ... Species Ateles paniscus Ateles belzebuth Ateles chamek Ateles hybridus Ateles marginatus Ateles fusciceps Ateles geoffroyi Spider monkeys are New World monkeys of the family Atelidae, subfamily Atelinae. ... External link Atenolol drug information Categories: Stub | Beta blockers ... Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Acceptance Test Facility Advanced Technology Fighter or Advanced Tactical Fighter program (competition between YF-22 and YF-23 for U. S. Air Force contract) Automatic Transmission Fluid American Type Founders the US Navy hull classification symbol for Fleet Ocean Tug This is a... An atheroma (plural: atheromata) is an unhealthy tissue growth which develops within the walls of arteries over time. ... Atherosclerosis is a disease of arterial blood vessels. ... Athetosis is a continuous stream of slow, sinuous, writhing movements, typically of the hands and feet. ... The abbreviation ATLAS can stand for one of several things: Abbreviated Test Language for Avionics Systems, a tool for testing military avionics equipment. ... Atmosphere may refer to: a celestial body atmosphere, e. ... diurnal (daily) rhythm of air pressure in northern Germany (black curve is air pressure) Atmospheric pressure is the pressure above any area in the Earths atmosphere caused by the weight of air. ... Atomic energy is an outdated phrase which can mean a number of things related to energy produced by atoms: In the late- 19th century through the early- 20th century, it was often used to describe the particles ejected by radioactive elements (especially radium). ... The atomic force microscope (AFM) is a very powerful microscope invented by Binnig, Quate and Gerber in 1986. ... An atomic orbital is the description of the behavior of an electron in an atom according to quantum mechanics. ... Seizures (or convulsions) are temporary alterations in brain function expressing themselves into a changed mental state, tonic or clonic movements and various other symptoms. ... Atopy is a genetic disorder characterized by the tendency to develop allergic reactions (type I hypersensitivity reactions), for example asthma or hay fever. ... In medicine and pharmacology, atorvastatin (Lipitor® or atorvastatin calcium) is a member of the drug class of statins, used for lowering cholesterol and thereby preventing cardiovascular disease. ... Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the nucleotide known in biochemistry as the molecular currency of intracellular energy transfer; that is, ATP is able to store and transport chemical energy within cells. ... ATPases are a class of enzymes that catalyze the decomposition of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) into adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and a free phosphate ion. ... Atrial fibrillation (AF or AFib) is a cardiac arrhythmia (an abnormality of heart rate or rhythm) originating in the atria. ... Atrial natriuretic factor (ANF), or atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), is a peptide hormone that is released by walls of the cardiac atrium in response to high NaCl concentration, high extracellular fluid volume, or high blood volume. ... An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a group of congenital heart diseases that involve the inter-atrial septum of the heart. ... The atrioventricular node (abbreviated AV node) is the tissue between the atria and the ventricles of the heart, which conducts the normal electrical impulse from the atria to the ventricles. ... In Anatomy, atrium refers to a structure of the heart. ... Atrophic gastritis is generally caused by an overgrowth of bacteria It can lead to inflammation decrease secretion of hydrochloric acid decreased secretion or production of pepsin Categories: Medicine stubs ... Atrophy is the partial or complete wasting away of a part of the body. ... Atropine is an alkaloid extracted from the deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) and other plants of the family Solanaceae. ... Wiktionary has a definition of: Attention Attention is the cognitive process of selectively concentrating on one thing while ignoring other things. ... DISCLAIMER Please remember that Wikipedia is offered for informational use only. ... DISCLAIMER Please remember that Wikipedia is offered for informational use only. ... Attenuation is the decrease of the amount, force, magnitude, or value of something. ... See: Aircraft attitude Attitude (magazine) Attitude (album) Attitude (psychology) Propositional attitude This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... ... Atypical pneumonia is a term used to describe a disease caused by one or a combination of the following organisms: Legionella pneumophila Causes a severe from of pneumonia with a relatively high mortality rate. ... Audiometry is the testing of hearing ability. ... Methods and media for sound recording are varied and have undergone significant changes between the first time sound was actually recorded for later playback until now. ... The auditory nerve is the nerve along which the sensory cells (the hair cells) of the inner ear transmit information to the brain. ... Threshold of hearing is the sound pressure level SPL of 20 µPa (micropascal) = 2 × 10-5 Pascal (Pa). ... In politics, authority generally refers to the ability to make laws, independent of the power to enforce them, or the ability to permit something. ... In psychiatry, autism (called autistic disorder in the DSM) is considered a neurodevelopmental disorder that causes marked problems with social relatedness, communication, interest, and behavior. ... Autocrine signalling is a form of signalling in which the target cell is the secretory cell itself. ... Autogenic training is a term for a relaxation technique developed by the German psychiatrist Johannes Schultz first published in 1932. ... Autoimmune diseases arise from an overactive immune response of the body against substances and tissues normally present in the body. ... Autoimmune diseases arise from an overactive immune response of the body against substances and tissues normally present in the body. ... A car accident in Yate, near Bristol, England, in July 2004. ... Sympathetic nervous system innervation, showing the sympathetic chain ganglia An autonomic ganglion is a collection of neuron cell bodies within the autonomic nervous system. ... Anatomy and Physiology of the A.N.S. In contrast to the voluntary nervous system, the involuntary or autonomic nervous system is responsible for homeostasis, maintaining a relatively constant internal environment by controlling such involuntary functions as digestion, respiration, and metabolism, and by modulating blood pressure. ... Autonomic neuropathy is a disease of the non-voluntary, non-sensory nervous system affecting mostly the internal organs such as the bladder muscles, the cardiovascular system, the digestive tract, and the genital organs. ... Autophagy, or autophagocytosis, is a process of organelle degradation that takes place inside the cell. ... For the former Death Metal band called Autopsy, see Autopsy (band). ... An autoradiograph is an image produced on a photographic film by the radiation from a radioactive substance. ... ... An autosome is a non-sex chromosome. ... Auxins are a group of plant growth substances (often called phytohormones or plant hormones), the most common example being indoleacetic acid (IAA), responsible for raising the pH around cells, making the cell wall less rigid and allowing elongation. ... Auxotrophy is the inability of an organism to synthesize a particular organic compound required for its growth (as defined by IUPAC). ... For other meanings of bird, see bird (disambiguation). ... Aviation or Air transport refers to the activities surrounding mechanical flight and the aircraft industry. ... Avonex is an interferon drug developed by the Biogen Idec pharmaceutical company for use in the treatment of relapsing/recurring Multiple Sclerosis. ... See Also Dream Theater. ... In biological psychology, awareness describes an animals perception and cognitive reaction to a condition or event. ... An axon, or nerve fiber, is a long slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, which conducts electrical impulses away from the neurons cell body or soma. ... Axoplasm is the cytoplasm of the axon of a neuron. ... The process of cutting or to otherwise severe an axon. ... Binomial name Daubentonia madagascariensis (Gmelin, 1788) Synonyms The Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis) is a primate native to Madagascar that combines rodent-like teeth with a long, thin middle finger to fill the ecological niche of a woodpecker. ... Ayurveda (आयुर्वेद Sanskrit: ayu—life; veda—knowledge of) or ayurvedic medicine is a more than 2,000 year old comprehensive system of medicine based on a holistic approach rooted in Vedic culture. ... Azathioprine is a chemotherapy drug, now rarely used for chemotherapy but more for immunosuppression in organ transplantation and autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis or Crohns disease. ... An azide is a N3- anion, or a reactive group in organic chemistry where a carbon substituent is attached as RN3. ... Zidovudine (INN) or azidothymidine (abbreviated to AZT) is an anti-retroviral drug, the first antiviral treatment to be approved for use against HIV. It is also sold under the names Retrovir and Retrovis, and as an ingredient in Combivir and Trizivir. ... Azithromycin is the first macrolide antibiotic belonging to the azalide group. ... In chemistry, azo compounds generally have a molecular formula of the form R-N=N-R, in which R and R can be either aromatic or aliphatic. ... Azobenzene is a chemical compound composed of two phenyl rings and one N-N double bond, the former of which are bridged by the latter. ... Azotemia is a medical condition characterized by abnormal levels of urea, creatinine, various body waste compounds, and other nitrogen-rich compounds in the blood as a result of insufficient filtering of the blood by the kidneys. ... Species A. vinladii Azotobacter are usually motile, oval, or spherical bacteria, form thick-walled cysts, and may produce large quantities of capsular slime. ... Genera Azomonas Azotobacter The family Azotobacteraceae contains aerobic diazotrophs with two Genera, Azomonas and Azotobacter, distinguished by the ability to form cysts. ... Zidovudine (INN) or azidothymidine (abbreviated to AZT) is an anti-retroviral drug, the first antiviral treatment to be approved for use against HIV. It is also sold under the names Retrovir and Retrovis, and as an ingredient in Combivir and Trizivir. ... Categories: Stub ...