Biology

Serum Albumin Definition Serum Albumin is a crystallizable albumin or mixture of albumins that normally constitutes more than half of the protein in blood serum,…

Anti-Müllerian Hormone Definition Anti-Müllerian Hormone (or AMH) is produced by small growing follicles, thus is distinct from ovulation and is a step closer to being…

Alpha Fetoprotein Definition Alpha Fetoprotein (or AFP) is a fetal blood protein present abnormally in adults with some forms of cancer (as of the liver)…

TSH: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Definition Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is a hormone that controls thyroid function. It is actually produced by the brain’s pituitary gland,…

Glycoprotein Definition Glycoproteins are a class of proteins, which have a glycosyl group or glycans-carbohydrates attacthed to their protein chain. This process is known as…

Plasmapheresis Definition Plasmapheresis is a process in which the liquid part of the blood, or plasma, is separated from the blood cells. Typically, the plasma…

Fibrinolysis Definition Fibrinolysis is a process that occurs inside the body to break down thrombus (blood clots). This prevents blood clots from remaining in place…

Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Definition Secondary Hyperparathyroidism is a disease of the parathyroid glands that was caused by some other disease. The parathyroid glands grew big and…

Relaxin Hormone Definition Relaxin is one of the hormones secreted by the ovaries, uterus and the placenta during pregnancy. Production of relaxin ramps up during…

Blood Plasma Definition Blood Plasma is the pale yellow fluid portion of whole blood that consists of water and its dissolved constituents including proteins, as…

About Bone Marrow Definition Bone Marrow is the soft spongy tissue that lies within the hollow interior of long bones. In adults, marrow in large…

Structure and Functions of Red Blood Cell Introduction Red Blood Cell or RBC also called erythrocyte, cellular component of blood, millions of which in the…