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91syndrome — The aggregate of symptoms and signs associated with any morbid process, and constituting together the picture of the disease. SEE ALSO: disease. [G. s., a running together, tumultuous concourse; (in med.) a concurrence of symptoms, fr. syn,… …
92Blood vessel — The blood vessels are part of the circulatory system and function to transport blood throughout the body. The most important vessels in the system are the capillaries, the microscopic vessels which enable the actual exchange of water and… …
93Adenosine receptor — The adenosine receptors (or P1 receptors[1]) are a class of purinergic receptors, G protein coupled receptors with adenosine as endogenous ligand.[2] Contents 1 Pharmacology …
94valvulitis — Inflammation of a valve, especially a heart valve. [Mod. L. valvula, valve, + G. itis, inflammation] rheumatic v. v. characterized in the acute stage by small fibrin vegetations along the lines of closure and by …
95Pleurisy — Inflammation of the pleura, the linings surrounding the lungs. There are two layers of pleura; one covering the lung and the other covering the inner wall of the chest. These two layers are lubricated by pleural fluid. Pleurisy is frequently… …
96Pathophysiology of chronic fatigue syndrome — The pathogenesis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is uncertain, but may involve multiple organ and body systems, including neurological, endocrinal and immunological factors.Nervous system factorsNeurological abnormalitiesCFS may involve… …
97Dermatitis — Inflammation of the skin, either due to direct contact with an irritating substance, or to an allergic reaction. Symptoms of dermatitis include redness, itching, and in some cases blistering. There are two types of dermatitis: eczematous (eczema) …
98Croonian Lecture — The Croonian Lectures are prestigious lectureships given at the invitation of the Royal Society and the Royal College of Physicians.[citation needed] Among the papers of William Croone at his death in 1684, was a plan to endow one lectureship at… …
99Serositis — Inflammation of the serous tissues of the body. The serous tissues line the lungs (pleura), heart (pericardium), and the inner lining of the abdomen (peritoneum) and organs within. * * * Inflammation of a serous membrane. multiple s. SYN:… …
100aortitis — Inflammation of the aorta. giant cell a. giant cell arteritis involving the aorta. syphilitic a. a common manifestation of tertiary syphilis, involving the thoracic aorta, where destruction of …
