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  Chemical synapse

  Chemical synapses are specialized junctions through which cells of the nervous system signal to one another and to non-neuronal cells such as muscles or glands. A chemical synapse between a motor ... > more
• Vioxx
  Arthritis
  Hypertension
  Pharmacology
  Diseases and Conditions
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  COX-2 inhibitor

  COX-2 selective inhibitor is a form of Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that directly targets COX-2, an enzyme responsible for inflammation and pain. Selectivity for COX-2 reduces the ... > more
• Dietary Supplements and Minerals
  Cholesterol
  Triglycerides
  Alternative Medicine
  Heartburn
  Nutrition
   
  

  Fatty acid

  A fatty acid is a carboxylic acid (or organic acid), often with a long aliphatic tail (long chains), either saturated or unsaturated. Depending on the context, fatty acids may be assumed to have at ... > more
• Wounds and Healing
  Cosmetic Surgery
  Today's Healthcare
  Diet and Weight Loss
  Obesity
  Eye Care
   
  

  Surgery

  Surgery is the medical specialty that treats diseases or injuries by operative manual and instrumental treatment. Surgeons may be physicians, dentists, or veterinarians who specialize in ... > more
• Osteoporosis
  Bone and Spine
  Leukemia
  Women's Health
  Stem Cells
  Menopause
   
  

  Bone

  Bone, also called osseous tissue is a type of hard endoskeletal connective tissue found in many vertebrate animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with ... > more
• Mental Health Research
  Psychiatry
  Mental Health
  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Disorders and Syndromes
  Depression
   
  

  Mental disorder

  Mental disorder or mental illness are terms used to refer psychological pattern that occurs in an individual and is usually associated with distress or disability that is not expected as part of ... > more
• Sports Medicine
  Healthy Aging
  Human Biology
  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Workplace Health
  Today's Healthcare
   
  

  Vesalius

  Andreas Vesalius (December 31, 1514 - October 15, 1564) was a Flemish anatomist and author of one of the most influential books on human anatomy, De Humanis Corporis Fabrica (On the Workings of the ... > more
• Healthy Aging
  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Sports Medicine
  Sports Science
  Energy and Resources
  Chemistry
   
  

  Mercury (element)

  Mercury, also called quicksilver, is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Hg and atomic number 80. A heavy, silvery, transition metal, mercury is one of five elements that are ... > more
• Eye Care
  Healthy Aging
  Sports Medicine
  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Cosmetics
  Cosmetic Surgery
   
  

  Sunglasses

  Sunglasses are a visual aid, variously termed spectacles or glasses, which feature lenses that are coloured or darkened to screen out strong light from the ... > more
• Thyroid Disease
  Hormone Disorders
  Healthy Aging
  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Cancer
  Diseases and Conditions
   
  

  Thyroid

  The thyroid is one of the larger endocrine glands in the body. It is a double-lobed structure located in the neck and produces hormones, principally thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), that ... > more

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