n
(biochemistry, physiology) The mobilization of fat as part of lipid metabolism
adj
Relating to, or composed of adipokines
adj
(biochemistry, physiology) Describing cholinergic effects produced by the adrenal gland
adj
That stimulates the adrenal glands
adj
Having, or relating to, the condition of aglycosuria.
n
Alternative form of albuminoid [A simple protein of a subclass mainly derived from animal connective or supportive tissue]
n
A saturation with albumen.
n
Alternative form of albuminous
adj
Alternative spelling of alloxanized [(pathology) Suffering from alloxan diabetes.]
adj
Relating to aminoaciduria.
adj
That inhibits growth of the gonads
adj
Alternative form of antihemolytic [Inhibiting hemolysis]
n
(medicine) Surface antigen of the hepatitis B virus (HBsAg).
n
Synonym of low-density lipoprotein
n
Alternative form of bilirubinemia [(medicine) The presence of bilirubin in the blood]
adj
(chemistry) That tends to be associated with calcium
adj
Of or relating to cholesterin.
adj
Having or relating to cholesterolaemia.
n
(medicine) The endogenous process of production of corticosteroids.
n
(medicine) A small protein fragment present in the blood after a blood clot is degraded by fibrinolysis, used in the diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, etc.
n
Alternative form of etamsylate [A haemostatic drug.]
adj
That increases the output of a gland
adj
(physiology) Triggering secretion; said of the influence exerted by reflex action on the function of secretion, by which the various glands are activated.
adj
(pathology) Suffering from a deficiency of iron
n
A white, albuminous, fibrous substance, formed in the coagulation of the blood.
n
A protein that in humans plays a part in the forming of clots.
n
The process wherein a fibrin clot, the product of coagulation, is broken down.
n
A blood clot composed of fibrin and platelets
n
toxicity to β-cells due to the deleterious effects of elevated glucose and fatty acid levels
adj
toxic as a result of excessive glucose
adj
That stimulates the gonads
adj
That stimulates, or promotes the growth of the gonads
n
(biochemistry) Initialism of high-density lipoprotein. [Any of a class of lipoproteins that transport cholesterol to the liver from other tissue; high levels may decrease the risk of coronary heart disease.]
n
Synonym of erythrocuprein especially when of non-human origin
n
Any of a class of lipoproteins that transport cholesterol to the liver from other tissue; high levels may decrease the risk of coronary heart disease.
n
The uterine secretions involved in histotrophy
n
Hormone replacement therapy.
n
Alternative form of hypercytokinemia [A potentially fatal immune reaction consisting of a positive feedback loop between cytokines and immune cells, with highly elevated levels of various cytokines.]
adj
Excessively glutamylated
adj
(pathology) Less than normally glutamatergic
adj
That stimulates the hypophysis.
adj
That stimulates the production, release and/or activity of insulin
n
(biology, medicine) A severe form of ketosis, most commonly seen in diabetics, in which so much ketone is produced that acidosis occurs.
n
(pathology) A metabolic state in which the body produces ketones to be used as fuel by some organs so that glycogen can be reserved for organs that depend on it. This condition occurs during times of fasting, starvation, or while on a ketogenic diet.
n
A somatotroph that produces prolactin
n
(biochemistry) Initialism of low-density lipoprotein. [Any of a class of lipoproteins that transport cholesterol around the bloodstream; high levels may increase the risk of coronary heart disease.]
adj
(chemistry) Pertaining to, or derived from, fat.
adj
Of or pertaining to the lipids.
n
(pathology) A profile of the blood lipids of a person
n
(metabolism) The maintenance of optimum levels of lipid (especially phospholipid) in the body
adj
Alternative form of lipidic [Of or pertaining to the lipids.]
adj
Relating to lipogenesis
adj
Relating to or resembling fat
n
(biology) apoptosis due to an accumulation of lipid
adj
Alternative form of liposomal [Of or pertaining to liposomes]
adj
Pertaining to, or causing lipotoxicity
adj
having an affinity for lipids; lipophilic
n
Alternative form of lithotriptor
n
Any of several lymphokines that are toxic to certain cells
n
A state of cyanosis and other symptoms of exposure to the elements
adj
Relating to methylxanthines.
n
A low molecular-weight globulin.
n
nonanemic iron deficiency
n
Any hormone that stimulates the nervous system.
adj
That produces a relatively small amount of secretion
n
An abnormal granule of iron found inside red blood cells, formed by phagosomes that have engulfed excessive amounts of iron.
n
An agent that promotes digestion.
adj
Having or relating to phenylketonuria.
n
chronic phosphorus poisoning
n
The precursor of a melanocyte.
adj
That leads to secretion
n
(physiology) A substance which promotes secretion.
n
Any substance that induces secretion
adj
That induces secretion
n
Alternative form of secretagogue [(physiology) A substance which promotes secretion.]
adj
inhibiting a secretion
n
The breaking up of secretions.
n
Any substance or agent of this kind.
n
A macrophage that has absorbed iron-containing particles, occurring in victims of certain kinds of heart attacks.
adj
(of a cell or tissue) Having an affinity for iron.
n
Any of a class of disorders relating to sphingolipid metabolism.
adj
That stimulates the thyroid gland.
adj
Able to stimulate the action of the thyroid gland
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