Carbohydrates are one of the essential food components.They are also called as the sugars or starches. Sources and Uses of Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are present in large proportions in fruits, grains and vegetables. Carbohydrates are the primary source of calories for contraction of the muscles. They should be available in the body constantly for muscle contraction […]
What is Atrophy? Atrophy is a type of cellular adaptation. It is generally a reversible process. Atrophy is a decrease in the size of a cell or tissue. The decreased size of a cell or tissue results in decreased oxygen consumption. The metabolic needs of the cells get reduced. The overall efficiency of the cell […]
Morphology and Distribution of Gloriosa: Gloriosa consists of the dried tubers of Gloriosa superba that belongs to the family Liliaceae. It is also known as glory lily. Gloriosa is an ornamental plant that is indigenous to tropical Asia and Africa. Tamil Nadu is the state which produces the drug on large scale. Glory Lily is […]
Phencyclidine was originally intended to be used as an intravenous anaesthetic agent, but it has shown the effects of disorientation and hallucinations in the patients, followed by the recovery of consciousness. The close analogue of phencylidine is ketamine which is a better anaesthetic, it can also cause the symptoms of disorientation. Now a days phencyclidine […]
‘Amniocentesis’ is a medical test for prenatal diagnosis of genetic disorders in the fetuses. A small quantity of amniotic fluid is withdrawn in an aseptic manner and cultured in the genetic laboratory to investigate the chromosomal abnormalities. The test is usually done between 15- 20 weeks of pregnancy. How this Aminocentesis procedure is done? This […]
Testicular biopsy is a diagnostic surgical procedure done in azoospermic male individuals to find out whether there is sperm production or not in the testis. A small piece of testicular tissue is removed and sent to the laboratory in an isotonic medium to find spermatozoa in them. What are the indications for Testicular Biopsy? In […]
‘Assisted Hatching’ is highly scientific and delicate technique done on the embryo to enhance the implantation rate and thereby the success rate of IVF or ICSI cycles. Soon after the release of the oocyte the infundibulum or the fimbriated part of the fallopian tube catches the egg and transport it further by the cilia and […]
What is Intra Uterine Insemination (IUI)? Intra uterine insemination or Artificial Insemination is the first line of treatment choice to treat the infertile couples. In this method semen sample is obtained from the husband or from a donor and processed in the laboratory and a highly motile fraction of the sperms are collected and deposited in […]
Medical Abbreviations starting with U: UA, U/A : Urinalysis, Unstable Angina UFT : Utility Fire Trainer UHF : Ultra High Frequency URI : Upper Respiratory Infection USP : United States Pharmacopeia UTI : Urinary Tract Infection UV : Ultraviolet Medical Abbreviations starting with V: VBAC : Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section VD : Veneral Disease […]
Antacids are generally taken to get relief from burning sensation in the stomach. However, if these antacids are taken frequently, they may lead to food poisoning. The harmful bacteria gets killed by digestive juices which are released during the process of digestion. It is one of the natural defense in the body. In people who take antacids […]