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• Define
  ...dy, including [[medicine]], to specify the precise meaning or significance of a term, phrase, or concept. ...dical condition, procedure, or concept. This is often done through the use of specific medical terminology and criteria.
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• Valine
  ...sopropyl variable group, making it a non-polar aliphatic amino acid. It is essential in humans, meaning the body cannot synthesize it and it must be obtained fr ..., which means "to be strong". This is in reference to the essential nature of this amino acid in human health and development.
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• Dinacharya
  ...ature and bases daily activities around these cycles. Ayurveda is a system of medicine with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. ==Components of Dinacharya==
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• Valinomycin
  ...ng [[dodecadepsipeptide]] that is produced by the [[Streptomyces]] species of bacteria. ...rived from the [[amino acid]] [[valine]], which is one of the constituents of this compound, and the Greek word "mykes" meaning fungus, referring to its
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• Biophysicist
  ...(pronunciation: /ˌbaɪoʊˈfɪzɪsɪst/) is a scientist who uses the principles of [[physics]] to understand how biological systems work. ...be scientists who applied the theories and methods of physics to the study of biological systems.
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• Ecosystem services
  '''Ecosystem services''' (/ˈiːkoʊˌsɪstəm ˈsɜːrvɪsɪz/), also known as '''nature's services''', are the many and varied benefits that humans freely gain fro ...community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment, and "services", which refers to the benefits or faciliti
  2 KB (256 words) - 17:44, 10 February 2024
• Sine qua non
  ...n phrase that translates to "without which not". It is used to refer to an essential condition or requirement that is absolutely necessary. ...lutely necessary to make a particular diagnosis. For example, the presence of a certain [[bacteria]] or [[virus]] in the body could be the "sine qua non"
  1 KB (198 words) - 19:43, 11 February 2024
• Quality
  ...ed from the Latin word ''qualitas'', which means "character" or "essential nature". ...on. In the context of medicine, quality refers to the degree of excellence of healthcare services.
  2 KB (218 words) - 01:29, 5 February 2024
• Path
  ...cal diagnosis and medical research, concerned mainly with the causal study of disease, whether caused by pathogens or non-infectious physiological disord ...ans, a pathologist helps determine the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of disease.
  2 KB (335 words) - 21:57, 3 February 2024
• Janus kinase 2
  ...nature of this kinase. The number "2" signifies its position in the family of Janus kinases, which includes JAK1, JAK2, JAK3, and TYK2. ...g to phosphorylation and activation of [[signal transducers and activators of transcription]] (STATs), which then translocate to the nucleus and regulate
  2 KB (202 words) - 19:45, 11 February 2024
• Polymers
  ...their broad range of properties, both synthetic and natural polymers play essential and ubiquitous roles in everyday life. ...mposed of multiple repeating units, from which originates a characteristic of high relative molecular mass and attendant properties.
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• Necessary
  ...procedure, or intervention that is essential for the health and well-being of a patient. ...geries, medications, therapies, and other interventions. The determination of what is '''necessary''' is often made by a healthcare provider based on the
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• Sphingolipids
  ...derived from the Greek word "sphinx," which refers to the enigmatic nature of these lipids when they were first discovered. ...m Greek mythology, due to the enigmatic nature of these lipids at the time of their discovery.
  2 KB (258 words) - 07:16, 14 February 2024
• Anthranilic acid
  ...ugs, dyes, and perfumes. It is also a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of the amino acid [[tryptophan]]. ...nthranilon," which means "coal tar," as it was first obtained by oxidation of indigo dye, which is derived from coal tar.
  2 KB (269 words) - 20:14, 9 February 2024
• Rights
  ...tial importance in such disciplines as law and ethics, especially theories of justice and deontology<ref>[[Law]], [[Ethics]], [[Justice]], [[Deontology]] === Types of Rights ===
  2 KB (294 words) - 20:46, 4 February 2024
• Hereditary fructose intolerance
  ...iciency of the enzyme [[aldolase B]], which is necessary for the breakdown of fructose in the liver. ...rs to the genetic nature of the disorder, "fructose" /frʊkˈtoʊs/ is a type of sugar, and "intolerance" /ɪntɒlərəns/ indicates the body's inability to
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• Natural skin care
  ...ude herbs, roots, flowers and essential oils, but can also involve the use of natural substances like water, clay, salt and vinegar. ...ed popularity due to growing awareness about the potential harmful effects of synthetic chemicals.
  2 KB (320 words) - 19:26, 11 February 2024
• Analytical
  ...nature or to determine essential features. It is often used in the context of medical and scientific research. ...mplex topic or substance into smaller parts to gain a better understanding of it.
  1 KB (182 words) - 23:12, 5 February 2024
• Physiologic
  ...heir parts. The term is derived from the Greek words "physis," which means nature, and "logia," which means study. ...s [[respiration]], [[digestion]], and [[circulation]]. These processes are essential for maintaining life and health. Physiologic also refers to something that
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• Protamine
  ...sperm head condensation and DNA stabilization. They are found in the sperm of many species including humans. ...from the Greek words "protos" meaning first and "amine" due to its protein nature.
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