Medical

About Antibodies Definition Antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins, are Y-shaped proteins that are produced by the immune system to help stop intruders from harming the…

Definition of Tumor Viruses Tumor viruses are those viruses that are able to infect cells and cause changes within the cell’s operating machinery such that…

About Infectious Diseases Definition Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi; the diseases can be spread, directly or…

Types, Uses and Side Effects of Chemotherapy Introduction Chemotherapy (chemo) is a type of treatment that includes a medication or combination of medications to treat…

About Membrane A Membrane is a thin sheet or layer of pliable tissue, serving as a covering or envelope of a part, as the lining…

Introduction of Cerebral Hemispheres The Cerebral Hemisphere is one half of the brain, either the right or the left. The cerebral hemispheres are the highest…

About Prostaglandins (PG) Prostaglandins (PG) are hormones created during a chemical reaction at the site where an injury or other issue occurs. They are unique…

Acute coronary syndrome happens when the heart is not getting sufficient blood. It is an urgent situation. It includes uneven angina and heart attack. Unstable…

DNA: Deoxyribonucleic Acid Deoxyribonucleic Acid or DNA is the language of genetics. Just like a language is composed of words, nucleotides are the words used…

RNA: Ribonucleic Acid Definition Ribonucleic Acid or RNA is an important molecule with long chains of nucleotides. A nucleotide contains a nitrogenous base, a ribose…

Introduction of Leukemia Leukemia is cancer of the blood causing too many white blood cells to be produced and affecting the bone marrow. Leukemia involves…

Definition of Fumaric Acid Fumaric acid is an organic acid widely found in nature. In humans and other mammals, Fumaric acid is a key intermediate…