Search results

Page title matches

• Cystinuria
  == Cystinuria == '''Cystinuria''' (pronounced: sis-tin-yoo-ree-uh) is a rare inherited disorder that cause
  2 KB (246 words) - 02:18, 6 February 2024

Page text matches

• Cystinuria
  == Cystinuria == '''Cystinuria''' (pronounced: sis-tin-yoo-ree-uh) is a rare inherited disorder that cause
  2 KB (246 words) - 02:18, 6 February 2024
• Cuprimine
  ...in the treatment of [[Wilson's disease]], [[rheumatoid arthritis]], and [[cystinuria]]. The term "Cuprimine" is derived from the Latin word "cuprum" meaning copper and the suffix "-mine" which is ofte
  1 KB (210 words) - 16:52, 5 February 2024
• Tiopronin
  ...ounced tee-o-pro-nin) is a medication used primarily in the treatment of [[cystinuria]], a genetic disorder that causes the buildup of an amino acid called [[cys ...ch is ''N-(2-mercaptopropionyl)glycine''. The "Tio" part of the name comes from the Spanish word for sulfur, reflecting the presence of a sulfur atom in th
  2 KB (255 words) - 22:51, 5 February 2024
• Crystal
  ...ring to solid substances that have formed in the body. The term is derived from the Greek word "krystallos" meaning ice or rock crystal. ...Crystals]]''': These are associated with a rare genetic disorder called [[cystinuria]], which can lead to the formation of kidney stones.
  2 KB (247 words) - 23:06, 4 February 2024
• D-penicillamine
  ...in the treatment of [[Wilson's disease]], [[rheumatoid arthritis]], and [[cystinuria]]. It is also used as an [[antidote]] for [[copper]], [[mercury]], [[arseni The term "D-penicillamine" is derived from its discovery as a breakdown product of [[penicillin]], although it does no
  1 KB (189 words) - 06:59, 14 February 2024
• Cystein
  ...d "kystis," meaning bladder. It was so named because it was first isolated from urinary stones in the 19th century. ...also a precursor to the antioxidant [[glutathione]], which protects cells from damage by reactive oxygen species.
  2 KB (208 words) - 22:51, 4 February 2024
• Crystalluria
  The term "Crystalluria" is derived from the Greek words "krystallos" meaning "crystal" and "ouron" meaning "urine". Crystalluria is a condition that results from an abnormal metabolic process. It is often a sign of kidney stones, but not
  2 KB (219 words) - 00:07, 7 February 2024
• Garrod's tetrad
  ...ribed the four conditions that make up the tetrad. The word "tetrad" comes from the Greek word "tetras", which means "four". 2. [[Cystinuria]]
  2 KB (279 words) - 17:16, 9 February 2024
• L-cysteine
  ...ystis," which means bladder. This is because L-cysteine was first isolated from a urinary stone in 1884. ...precursor to the antioxidant [[glutathione]], which helps to protect cells from damage caused by reactive oxygen species.
  1 KB (204 words) - 02:40, 6 February 2024
• Amino acid transport disorder
  ...erited conditions that affect the body's ability to absorb [[amino acids]] from the food we eat. The term "amino acid transport disorder" is derived from the words "amino acid", which are organic compounds that combine to form [[
  2 KB (252 words) - 19:44, 12 February 2024
• Nephrolithiasis
  ...idney stone|kidney stones]] in the [[Kidney|kidneys]]. The term is derived from the Greek words 'nephros' (kidney) and 'lithos' (stone). The term "Nephrolithiasis" is derived from the Greek words "nephros" which means kidney and "lithos" which means stone
  2 KB (250 words) - 01:39, 8 February 2024
• Aminoaciduria
  The term "Aminoaciduria" is derived from three Greek words: "amino" which refers to the presence of an amino group, ...condition that occurs when the kidneys are unable to reabsorb amino acids from the urine, leading to an excess of these compounds in the urine. This can b
  2 KB (263 words) - 02:26, 7 February 2024
• Kidney stones
  The term "nephrolithiasis" is derived from the Greek words "nephros" (kidney) and "lithos" (stone). ...allize and stick together. They can affect any part of your urinary tract, from your kidneys to your bladder.
  2 KB (302 words) - 00:19, 9 February 2024
• Cysteine
  ...8 after the natural substance cystine, where it was discovered, which came from the Greek word for bladder, "kustis", and the suffix "-ine" denoting an ing ...ydrogen sulfide]]. Cysteine is also involved in the protection of the body from radiation damage and in the detoxification of harmful substances.
  2 KB (293 words) - 04:24, 5 February 2024