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• Poison
  ...oison - {{Pronunciation}} (TOK-sih-kunt) A toxin manufactured by humans or released into the environment through human activities. Many pesticides are toxins  poison - {{Pronunciation}} (TOK-sih-kunt) A toxin manufactured by humans or released into the environment through human activities. Many pesticides are toxins {
  492 bytes (61 words) - 03:27, 13 January 2023
• Respiration
  ...h oxygen is taken in and used by tissues in the body and carbon dioxide is released ...h oxygen is taken in and used by tissues in the body and carbon dioxide is released<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]
  402 bytes (62 words) - 21:04, 30 December 2022
• C-Peptide
  ...nsulin are both part of a larger molecule that is broken down before being released into the blood.  ...nsulin are both part of a larger molecule that is broken down before being released into the blood. Abnormal blood levels of C-peptide can occur in certain dis
  624 bytes (94 words) - 22:11, 10 January 2023
• SGPT
  ...GPT - An enzyme found in the liver and other tissues. A high level of SGPT released into the blood can be a sign of liver damage, cancer or other diseases.  SGPT - An enzyme found in the liver and other tissues. A high level of SGPT released into the blood can be a sign of liver damage, cancer or other diseases. Als
  566 bytes (92 words) - 10:45, 13 January 2023
• PMN
  ...cell that contains granules (small particles) containing enzymes that are released during infections, allergic reactions, and asthma. Neutrophils, eosinophils ...cell that contains granules (small particles) containing enzymes that are released during infections, allergic reactions, and asthma. Neutrophils, eosinophils
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• Allegra
  ...EH-gruh) drug used to treat certain allergy symptoms. It blocks a chemical released during an allergic reaction that causes itching, sneezing, runny nose, whee ...EH-gruh) drug used to treat certain allergy symptoms. It blocks a chemical released during an allergic reaction that causes itching, sneezing, runny nose, whee
  638 bytes (85 words) - 01:27, 8 January 2023
• Radon
  |Short definition=radon - {{Pronunciation}} (RAY don) A radioactive gas released from uranium, a substance found in earth and rock. Breathing in too much ra radon - {{Pronunciation}} (RAY don) A radioactive gas released from uranium, a substance found in earth and rock. Breathing in too much ra
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• PDGF
  |Short definition=PDGF - A family of molecules released by platelets (tiny pieces of cells found in the blood that help blood to cl PDGF - A family of molecules released by platelets (tiny pieces of cells found in the blood that help blood to cl
  625 bytes (101 words) - 01:00, 14 January 2023
• Fexofenadine
  ...-deen) A drug used to treat certain allergy symptoms. It blocks a chemical released during an allergic reaction that causes itching, sneezing, runny nose, whee ...-deen) A drug used to treat certain allergy symptoms. It blocks a chemical released during an allergic reaction that causes itching, sneezing, runny nose, whee
  670 bytes (87 words) - 17:25, 11 January 2023
• SGOT
  ...enzyme found in the liver, heart, and other tissues. A high level of SGOT released into the blood can be a sign of liver or heart damage, cancer or other dise ...enzyme found in the liver, heart, and other tissues. A high level of SGOT released into the blood can be a sign of liver or heart damage, cancer or other dise
  606 bytes (97 words) - 01:11, 14 January 2023
• Granulocyte
  ...pe of immune cell containing granules (small particles) containing enzymes released in infections, allergic reactions, and asthma. Neutrophils, eosinophils and ...cell that contains granules (small particles) containing enzymes that are released in infections, allergic reactions, and asthma. Neutrophils, eosinophils and
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• Connecting peptide
  ...nd insulin are both part of a larger molecule that is cleaved before being released into the blood.  ...nd insulin are both part of a larger molecule that is cleaved before being released into the blood. Abnormal blood levels of the connecting peptide can occur i
  759 bytes (108 words) - 02:20, 11 January 2023
• Secret
  ...into the blood by cells in the inner lining of the small intestine. It is released when partially digested food passes from the stomach into the small intesti ...into the blood by cells in the inner lining of the small intestine. It is released when partially digested food passes from the stomach into the small intesti
  764 bytes (112 words) - 03:06, 13 January 2023
• Tetanus toxoid
  ...{Pronunciation}} (TEH-tuh-nus TOK-soyd) A substance derived from the toxin released by the bacterium that causes the disease tetanus. It is used as a vaccine t ...{Pronunciation}} (TEH-tuh-nus TOK-soyd) A substance derived from the toxin released by the bacterium that causes the disease tetanus. It is used as a vaccine t
  672 bytes (98 words) - 11:28, 10 January 2023
• Neurohormones
  ...on: /ˌnʊəroʊˈhɔːrmoʊnz/) are a class of [[hormones]] that are produced and released by [[neurons]] in the [[brain]] and then transported to the [[circulatory s * [[Oxytocin]]: This neurohormone is produced in the [[hypothalamus]] and released by the [[posterior pituitary gland]]. It plays a role in social bonding, se
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• Cardiac enzymes
  ...ˈdiːæk ˈɛnzaɪmz/), also known as cardiac biomarkers, are proteins that are released into the bloodstream when the heart muscle is damaged. The term "cardiac en ...heart, brain, and skeletal muscles. When these tissues are damaged, CK is released into the bloodstream.
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• Exosome (vesicle)
  ...(pronounced: /ˈɛksəˌsoʊm/) is a type of [[extracellular vesicle]] that is released by cells into the extracellular environment. These vesicles are small, rang ...in this context in the 1980s to describe vesicles that were observed to be released by cells.
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• Histamine
  ...amine (SEIN-tuh-meen) A substance that has many effects in the body. It is released from some types of white blood cells during allergic reactions.  ...ion}} (SEIN-tuh-meen) A substance that has many effects in the body. It is released from some types of white blood cells during allergic reactions. It causes s
  794 bytes (117 words) - 21:35, 11 January 2023
• Eosinophil
  ...cell that contains granules (small particles) containing enzymes that are released in infections, allergic reactions, and asthma. An eosinophil is a type of w ...cell that contains granules (small particles) containing enzymes that are released in infections, allergic reactions, and asthma. An eosinophil is a type of w
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• Cardiac marker
  * '''[[Troponin]]''': This is a protein found in heart muscle cells that is released when they are damaged. It is the most sensitive and specific test for myoca ...atine kinase]] (CK)''': This enzyme, specifically the MB fraction, is also released during heart muscle damage.
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