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• Excess
  == Excess (Medicine) == ...to an amount of a substance or factor that is more than necessary, normal, or desirable. It is derived from the Latin word "excessus" which means 'depart
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• Trace minerals
  '''Trace minerals''', also known as '''[[trace elements]]''', are a group of [[chemical elements]] that are required by living organisms in minute amoun ...ed from the fact that these elements are present in the body in very small or "trace" amounts.
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• Eight principles
  ...Yang]], [[Interior and Exterior]], [[Cold and Heat]], and [[Deficiency and Excess]]. ...eight) and the Chinese word "Gāng", which can be translated as "principle" or "doctrine". These principles are used as a diagnostic framework in TCM.
  2 KB (221 words) - 20:27, 9 February 2024
• Copper
  ...ile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. In the field of medicine, copper is known for its antimicrobial properties and its essentia ...''Cyprium aes'', meaning "a metal from Cyprus". Cyprus was a major source of copper in the ancient world.
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• Avitaminosis
  ...absence, and 'vitaminosis,' referring to the condition caused by an excess of vitamins. ...the early 20th century to describe the diseases that resulted from vitamin deficiency.
  2 KB (245 words) - 00:11, 7 February 2024
• Protein (nutrient)
  ...erm 'protein' is derived from the Greek word 'proteios', meaning 'primary' or 'in the lead'. ...e body's tissues and organs. Proteins are made up of hundreds or thousands of smaller units called [[amino acids]], which are attached to one another in
  2 KB (284 words) - 17:14, 10 February 2024
• Growth hormone excess
  == Growth hormone excess == ...ually by a [[pituitary gland]] tumor. The condition can result in a number of health problems and physical changes.
  2 KB (255 words) - 22:10, 11 February 2024
• Pyruvate kinase deficiency
  == Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency == ...the enzyme [[pyruvate kinase]], which is essential for the normal function of these cells.
  2 KB (294 words) - 04:39, 12 February 2024
• Argininosuccinate synthetase
  ...rm "synthetase," which is used to denote enzymes that catalyze the bonding of two molecules. ...ine]] and [[Aspartate|aspartate]] to form argininosuccinate, with the help of [[ATP|ATP]]. This is a key step in the urea cycle, which helps to remove to
  1 KB (171 words) - 22:43, 14 February 2024
• Neutral
  ...ne to describe a state or condition that is neither positive nor negative, or a substance that is neither acidic nor alkaline. ...ext of medicine, it was first used in the 15th century to describe a state or condition that is neither harmful nor beneficial.
  1 KB (226 words) - 02:03, 5 February 2024
• Hypervitaminosis
  ...the different conditions are derived from the vitamin involved: an excess of [[vitamin A]], for example, is called hypervitaminosis A. ...derived from "hyper" (over) and "vitamin" - indicating an over-consumption of vitamins.
  2 KB (238 words) - 01:24, 8 February 2024
• Trace metal
  ...ciation: /treɪs ˈmɛt(ə)lz/), also known as '''trace elements''', are types of [[metal]]s that are required in minute quantities by living organisms for n ...ubstance is absorbed into a living system or is made available at the site of physiological activity.
  2 KB (303 words) - 21:49, 8 February 2024
• Hypotonic hyponatremia
  ...-na-tre-mia) is a medical condition characterized by abnormally low levels of [[sodium]] in the blood plasma, which is less concentrated than normal. ...c" referring to the concentration, and "hyponatremia" which is a condition of low sodium levels in the blood.
  2 KB (230 words) - 07:02, 11 February 2024
• Brunonian system of medicine
  == Brunonian system of medicine == ...sed on the idea that diseases are caused by either an excess or deficiency of [[excitability]], a concept that was revolutionary at the time.
  2 KB (365 words) - 06:16, 12 February 2024
• Ornithinaemia
  ...(OTC deficiency), is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a deficiency of the enzyme ornithine transcarbamylase. This enzyme plays a crucial role in ...y to denote a condition of the blood. In this case, it refers to an excess of ornithine in the blood.
  2 KB (237 words) - 04:43, 7 February 2024
• Aromatase
  ...ed: a-ro-ma-tase) is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the production of [[estrogen]], a primary female sex hormone. It is encoded by the [[CYP19A1] Aromatase is responsible for a key step in the biosynthesis of estrogens. It converts [[androgens]], specifically [[androstenedione]] and
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• Conjunctival
  ...junctiva'' (meaning "joining" or "connecting"), which is the feminine form of ''conjunctivus''. ...Thus, the term "conjunctival" essentially means "pertaining to the joining or connecting membrane".
  2 KB (221 words) - 00:03, 7 February 2024
• Prefix
  ...[[medicine]], prefixes are used to denote specific conditions, procedures, or anatomical regions. ...out'): Denotes absence or lack of something. For example, ''anemia'' (lack of blood).
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• Deficit
  ...of conditions, such as a [[nutrient]] deficit, a [[neurological]] deficit, or a [[cognitive]] deficit. ...: A lack of a necessary substance in the body, often referring to vitamins or minerals.
  2 KB (249 words) - 23:09, 4 February 2024
• Purine metabolism
  ...n the synthesis and degradation of [[purine]]s. Purines are key components of cellular energy systems (e.g., [[ATP]], [[adenosine triphosphate]]), signal ...P]], [[guanosine monophosphate]]. This process occurs in the [[cytoplasm]] of the cell.
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