Glossary term definitions

Abdominal Cavity

The part of the body between the bottom of the ribs and the top of the thighs, containing most of the digestive and urinary systems along with some reproductive organs.

Human Anatomy And Physiology

Abortion

Termination of pregnancy, can occur because of natural causes (called a miscarriage) or be a medical intervention.

Pharmaceutics

Abrasive

An agent that rubs off an external layer, such as dental plaque i.e. pumice.

Physics

Amplitude

- the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.
- the maximum difference of an alternating electric current or potential from the average value.

Biochemistry

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are defined as polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones or their derivatives or substances which yields one of these substances on hydrolysis.
e.g starch, glucose, fructose, maltose.

Biology

Erythrocytes are also called red cells, red blood corpuscles, haematids, erythroid cells, and responsible for the transportation of oxygen to the various tissues via bloodstream, and impart a red color to the blood due to the presence of hemoglobin pigment.

Pharmaceutics

Eutectic Mixture

When two more substances are mixed together, they liquefy due to the formation of a new compound which has a lower melting point than room temperature. This type of mixture is called a eutectic mixture and substances are called eutectic substances.

Zoology

Knot

a protuberance or swelling on or in a part or process, as in a muscle.

Science

Matter

that which occupies space and possesses rest mass, especially as distinct from energy.

Pharmacology

Phocomelia

Phocomelia (shortening or absence of upper or lower limbs) is a rare condition in which a baby born with short upper or lower limbs or without limbs. it is a teratogenic effect due to the intake of thalidomide drug by the mother during early pregnancy.

Human Anatomy And Physiology