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• Chains
  ...lications in different fields of medicine, such as biochemistry, genetics, and immunology. The term "chain" originates from the Old French ''chaine'', and Latin ''catena'' meaning "a chain". In the medical context, it was first us
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• Biomolecule
  ...ecule''' or '''biological molecule''' is a loosely used term for molecules and ions present in organisms that are essential to one or more typically biolo The term "Biomolecule" is a blend of "bio-" meaning life in Greek and "molecule" which comes from the Latin "moles" meaning a mass or barrier.
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• Radiolabeled
  ...' meaning "tagged or marked") is a term used in [[Nuclear Medicine]] and [[Biochemistry]] to describe a substance that has been marked by a [[radioisotope]]. ...aging]] to visualize the internal structures and functions of the body. In biochemistry, they are used to track the movement of molecules during [[Metabolic Pathwa
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• Chemical Pathology
  ...isease. This physician functions as a clinical consultant in the diagnosis and treatment of human disease. Chemical pathology entails the application of b ...isease. This physician functions as a clinical consultant in the diagnosis and treatment of human disease. Chemical pathology entails the application of b
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• Molecular anatomy
  ...Molecular Biology]], and [[Structural Biology]] to understand the physical and chemical properties of molecules in the context of their biological functio ..."dissection". It reflects the field's focus on understanding the structure and function of biological molecules.
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• Prosthetic group
  ...ddition") is a non-protein molecule that is tightly bound to a [[protein]] and is required for the protein's biological activity. In [[biochemistry]], a prosthetic group is a tightly bound [[cofactor]] that is required for
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• Caseinase
  ...cids. It is produced by certain bacteria, including ''[[Staphylococcus]]'' and ''[[Bacillus]]'' species. ...protein found in milk and cheese, and the suffix "-ase", which is used in biochemistry to form names of enzymes.
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• Plasma protein
  ...ncluding transport of lipids, hormones, vitamins, and minerals in activity and functioning of the immune system. Other blood proteins act as enzymes, comp ...cient Greek word πλάσμα (plasma), meaning 'moldable substance' or 'jelly', and "protein" from the Greek πρωτεῖος (proteios), meaning 'primary' or
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• Cross-linking
  ...field, particularly in [[Ophthalmology|ophthalmology]] and [[Biochemistry|biochemistry]]. The term "cross-linking" is derived from the English words "cross" and "link", referring to the process of linking different polymers together. Th
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• Endothelin-2
  ...]] and plays a significant role in various [[Physiological|physiological]] and [[Pathological|pathological]] processes. ...uch as [[Hypertension|hypertension]], [[Atherosclerosis|atherosclerosis]], and [[Heart Failure|heart failure]].
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• Biological process
  ...ing many steps and interactions between different [[biological molecules]] and [[cellular structures]]. ...ish language since the late 18th century to describe the various functions and activities that occur within living organisms.
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• Proteolytic enzyme
  ...ng "primary" and "lysis" meaning "loosening". The suffix "-ase" is used in biochemistry to denote an enzyme. ...on their catalytic residue: [[serine proteases]], [[cysteine proteases]], and [[aspartic proteases]]. Each type has a different mechanism of action, but
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• Biological psychiatry
  ...tics]], and [[physiology]] to investigate the biological bases of behavior and psychopathology. ...sciences, while "psychiatry" comes from the Greek words ''psyche'' (soul) and ''iatros'' (healer).
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• Acetylation
  ...le. The term is derived from the word 'acetyl', which is of French origin, and 'ation', a suffix used to form nouns of action or process. ...[[Auguste Laurent]] in 1834. 'Acétyle' is a combination of 'acide' (acid) and 'hyle' (matter). The suffix '-ation' is used to form nouns of action or pro
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• Pharmacodynamics
  ...mechanisms of drug action and the relationship between drug concentration and effect. ...m Pharmacodynamics comes from the Greek words ''pharmakon'' meaning "drug" and ''dynamis'' meaning "power".
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• Free fatty acids
  ...tes in the [[bloodstream]]. They are a major source of energy for the body and are involved in various [[biochemical]] processes. ...d to a long [[hydrocarbon]] chain, which is typically rich in [[hydrogen]] and [[carbon]] atoms, giving it a "fatty" or oily nature.
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• Phosphatase
  ...s substrate by hydrolysing phosphoric acid monoesters into a phosphate ion and a molecule with a free [[hydroxyl group]] (-OH). This process is known as [ ...ical compound it acts upon, namely phosphate. The suffix "-ase" is used in biochemistry to denote an enzyme.
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• Macromolecule
  ...inger]]. The term is derived from the Greek words "makros", meaning large, and "molecule", meaning a group of atoms bonded together. # [[Proteins]]: These are composed of amino acids and perform a wide range of functions in the body.
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• Pyrophosphate
  ...and four [[oxygen]] atoms. It is an important molecule in [[biochemistry]] and [[molecular biology]], playing a key role in many biological processes. The term "pyrophosphate" comes from the Greek words "pyro," meaning fire, and "phosphate," referring to a salt or ester of [[phosphoric acid]]. The name
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• Disaccharides
  ...e term "disaccharide" is derived from the Greek words "di", meaning "two", and "saccharide", meaning "sugar". ...ide and is often referred to as table sugar. It is composed of [[glucose]] and [[fructose]].
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