Introduction The ovary is a complex organ that can be affected by various non-neoplastic lesions. Non-neoplastic lesions...
Month: September 2023
Introduction A) What is snake poison? Snake poison, also known as snake venom, is a complex mixture...
Introduction A colostomy is a surgical procedure that diverts the colon through an opening in the abdominal...
Dysphagia is a medical term that refers to difficulty or discomfort in swallowing. It can occur at...
Introduction Mitral valve lesions refer to structural abnormalities or damage affecting the mitral valve in the heart....
Delayed union, a common complication in fracture healing, refers to the slow or incomplete fusion of bone...
Introduction Bone marrow transplantation, also known as hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), is a medical procedure that...
Oxidants and anti-oxidants are two types of molecules that play crucial roles in the body’s metabolic processes....
Chemistry of Serotonin Serotonin, also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), is a neurotransmitter and hormone that plays a...
Introduction to Fractures Fractures are a common type of injury that occur when there is a break...
Structure and Forms of Vitamin A Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role...
Introduction Photo–transduction is a process by which light is converted into chemical energy within a cell. This...
The Structures of the Special Senses The special senses are a group of sensory systems that are...
The visual cycle is the metabolic pathway that governs the processing and recycling of visual molecules in...
Introduction Antigen-antibody reactions are a fundamental aspect of immunology and are widely used in laboratory settings to...
Overview of Autoimmunity Autoimmunity is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that occurs when the immune system, which...
Etiology of Hemophilia Hemophilia is a rare genetic disorder that affects the blood’s ability to clot and...
A typical bacterial cell is a single-celled microorganism that belongs to the domain Bacteria. It is characterized...
Mendelian disorders are genetic conditions that follow the principles of Mendel’s laws of inheritance. These principles state...
Pathologic calcification, also known as metastatic calcification or dystrophic calcification, is a condition where calcium deposits form...
Molecular diagnosis plays a crucial role in the identification and characterization of genetic diseases, particularly in the...
Introduction Single-Gene Disorders with Nonclassic Inheritance refer to a group of genetic disorders that are caused by...
Thinking is the cognitive process of generating, processing, and organizing thoughts, ideas, and information within the mind....
The Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB) is a highly specialized and intricate structure that separates the blood circulation from...
Introduction The placenta is an essential organ that develops during pregnancy. It forms in the uterus and...
Introduction The dynamics of disease transmission involve the spread of infectious diseases within a population. Key factors...
Introduction Cancer chemotherapy is a treatment that uses drugs to target and kill cancer cells. It’s often...
Introduction Antimetabolites are a class of drugs used in chemotherapy to interfere with the metabolism of cancer...
Introduction The fetal period, also known as fetal development, is the stage of prenatal development that begins...
Introduction Bacterial genetics is the study of how genetic information is passed on within bacterial populations. Bacteria...
Polycythemia is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of red blood cells...
Introduction Late pregnancy, generally defined as the period beyond 20 weeks of gestation, can be associated with...
Introduction The acidity of urine is typically measured on the pH scale, which ranges from 0 to...
Introduction The basic principle of an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is to record the electrical activity of...
Introduction Vectorial analysis of an electrocardiogram (ECG) is a method used to assess the electrical activity of...
Introduction The rate and rhythm of an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) are important indicators of heart health:...
Introduction Cancer is a complex group of diseases, and its molecular basis involves various genetic and cellular...
Normal flora, also known as the human microbiota or microbiome, refers to the diverse community of microorganisms,...
Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that play a crucial role in the immune system....
Fibrinolysis is a natural process in the human body that involves the breakdown of fibrin, a protein...
Purpura is a medical term that refers to a group of conditions characterized by the presence of...
Teratogenesis refers to the process by which congenital abnormalities or birth defects occur in a developing fetus...
Cell junctions are specialized structures in multicellular organisms that facilitate communication and adhesion between neighboring cells. These...
Blood Clot Formation Process Blood clots, also known as thrombi, are essential for the body’s natural defense...
Oedema (also spelled “edema”) is a medical term that refers to the abnormal accumulation of fluid in...
Epithelium is a type of tissue in the human body that lines the surfaces of organs, cavities,...
Patient safety Patient safety refers to the prevention of harm or injuries to patients while receiving healthcare...
Pediatrics is a branch of medicine that specializes in the healthcare of infants, children, and adolescents. It...
