What is gallbladder sludge Gallbladder sludge also known as biliary sand, biliary sediment, or thick bile, has been defined as a mixture of precipitated crystals,
What are beta agonists Beta-2 adrenergic agonists are a large group of drugs that mimic the actions of naturally occurring catecholamines such as norepinephrine (noradrenaline),
What is arthrocentesis Arthrocentesis also called joint aspiration, is a procedure to remove fluid from a joint. Arthrocentesis is done most often in the knee,
What are aquaporins Aquaporins are small (~30 kDa monomers) integral membrane proteins that serve as channels in the transfer of water and in some cases, small
What is apheresis Apheresis is the process of withdrawing blood, filtering something out of the blood, and then putting the filtered blood back into the
What is aplasia Aplasia means failure of an organ or tissue to develop or to function normally during embryonic life. Aplasia cutis congenita Aplasia cutis
What is adenoidectomy Adenoidectomy or adenoid removal surgery is one of the most commonly performed operations in children. Adenoidectomy is primarily performed as treatment of otitis