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apparent mineralocorticoid excess — (AME) a rare autosomal recessive enzyme deficiency syndrome caused by mutation in the HSD11B2 gene (locus: 16q22), which encodes 11β hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2; it is characterized by accumulation of cortisol in the kidney in spite… … Medical dictionary
endocrine system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction group of ductless glands (gland) that regulate body processes by secreting chemical substances called hormones (hormone). Hormones act on nearby tissues or are carried in the bloodstream to act on specific target organs… … Universalium
Radionuclide — A radionuclide is an atom with an unstable nucleus, which is a nucleus characterized by excess energy available to be imparted either to a newly created radiation particle within the nucleus or to an atomic electron. The radionuclide, in this… … Wikipedia
hyperlysinemia — A metabolic disorder characterized by mental retardation, convulsions, anemia, and asthenia; associated with an abnormal increase of the amino acid lysine in the circulating blood due to a deficiency … Medical dictionary
excessive — ex·ces·sive adj: exceeding what is proper, necessary, or normal; specif: being out of proportion to the offense excessive bail Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
Shampoo — This article is about the haircare product. For other uses, see Shampoo (disambiguation). Bottles of shampoo and lotions manufactured in the early 20th century by the C.L. Hamilton Co. of Washington, D.C. Shampoo (English pronunciation:… … Wikipedia
excessive — excessively, adv. excessiveness, n. /ik ses iv/, adj. going beyond the usual, necessary, or proper limit or degree; characterized by excess: excessive charges; excessive criticism. [1350 1400; ME (see EXCESS, IVE); r. ME excessif < MF] Syn.… … Universalium
cystathioninuria — A disorder characterized by inability to metabolize cystathionine, normally due to deficiency of cystathionase, with high concentration of the amino acid in blood, tissue, and urine; mental r … Medical dictionary
plethoric — [plə thôr′ik] adj. 1. of or characterized by plethora [a plethoric condition] 2. characterized by excess or profusion; turgid; inflated [a plethoric speech] plethorically adv … English World dictionary
Schiff, Moritz — ▪ German physiologist born , Jan. 28, 1823, Frankfurt am Main died Oct. 6, 1896, Geneva German physiologist who investigated the effects produced by removal of the thyroid gland. A graduate of the University of Göttingen (M.D., 1844)… … Universalium
