Murray
Murray (Medicine)
Murray (pronounced: muh-ree) is a term used in the field of medicine, often associated with the Murray Valley encephalitis virus and the Murray's Law in physiology. The term has its roots in the English language, named after the scientists who discovered and formulated the concepts.
Murray Valley encephalitis virus
The Murray Valley encephalitis virus (MVEV) is a rare but potentially severe disease transmitted by mosquitoes. It is named after the Murray Valley in southeastern Australia, where the virus was first identified. The virus can cause mild to severe illness, including encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) in humans.
Murray's Law
Murray's Law is a principle in physiology that describes the relationship between the diameter of blood vessels and the rate of blood flow. It was formulated by Cecil D. Murray, a British physiologist, in the 1920s. According to this law, the cube of the diameter of a blood vessel is proportional to the flow of blood through the vessel.
Related Terms
- Encephalitis: Inflammation of the brain, often caused by viruses like the Murray Valley encephalitis virus.
- Physiology: The study of the functions of living organisms and their parts.
- Blood Vessel: Part of the circulatory system that transports blood throughout the body.
See Also
- Murray Valley: A geographical region in southeastern Australia.
- Cecil D. Murray: A British physiologist who formulated Murray's Law.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Murray
- Wikipedia's article - Murray
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