the gale encyclopedia of genetic disorders ii

The Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders I pot

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... twin to the umbilical vein of the other. This abnormal connection can cause serious complications including loss of the pregnancy. GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GENETIC DISORDERS 7 Acardia The GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA ... activity. These individuals have no symptoms of AKU. However, they are carriers of AKU and can pass the gene on to their offspring. All of the offspring of two parents with AKU will inherit the disorder. ... some feminization. The degree of severity is a direct result of the degree of severity of the genetic alteration in the androgen receptor and resulting amount of functional androgen receptor. The internal...

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Tài liệu The GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA of ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE THIRD EDITION doc

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... visual center of the brain (the visual cortex) at the back of the head. The visual cortex sends instruction to the eye based on whether the object of vision is near or far and whether the surrounding ... influence of the ciliary body, the lens further bends and directs the incoming light back to the retina. There it is received and trans- ferred through the optic nerve at the back of the eye to the ... pain in the upper body, the ‘‘LI4’’ point is recommended. It is located in the web between the thumb and index finger, on the back of the hand. Using the thumb and index finger of the other hand,...

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The Gale encyclopedia of cancer pdf

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... their mother or father. Sometimes the change occurs spontaneously when the egg and sperm come together to form the first cell of the baby. The children of a person with NF2 have a 50% chance of inheriting ... few GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CANCER XII Foreword ditions. The preferred treatment depends on the stage of the cancer, but usually involves surgery to remove the tumor, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. ... brain stem. The brain stem is the stalk-like portion of the brain that joins the spinal cord to the cerebrum, the thinking and reasoning part of the brain. Different parts of the brain- stem have different...

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The Gale encyclopedia of cancer pptx

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... parts of the larynx are affected and whether the cancer has spread to neighboring areas of the neck or dis- tant parts of the body. The glottis is the middle part of the larynx. It con- tains the ... not grow back. However, other parts of the brain can take over some, or all, of the function of the missing part of the brain. Depending on the part of the brain removed, the effects may be quite ... cells—Flat epithelial cells, which usually make up the outer layer of epithelial tissue, the layer farthest away from the surface the epithe- lium covers. sounds. Scars and alterations of the lips...

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The Gale Encyclopedia of Science docx

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... phenomena Atmospheric pressure GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SCIENCE 3 viii Topic List TLFeBOOK GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SCIENCE 3 v CONTENTS Topic List vii Organization of the Encyclopedia xxvii Advisory Board xxix Contributors ... levelled the city of Carthage and treated the surrounding fields with salt to destroy the agricultural capability of the land, thereby preventing the rebuilding of the city. The attraction of chemicals ... accord with the laws of thermodynamics, all chemical reactions change the energy state of the reac- tants. The change in energy results from changes in the in the number and strengths of chemical...

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The GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA of Nursing & Allied Health potx

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... the “GB20” points at the base of the skull in the back of the head, just behind the bones in back of the ears. Disperse these points for two minutes with the fingers or thumbs. Also find the “yintang” ... Deep in the back of the abdomen, on either side of the lumbar spine, lie the psoas muscles. They flex the hips. An abscess can develop in one of these muscles, usually when it spreads from the appen- dix, ... also important that the size of the needle is selected based on the thickness of the medication to be given and the depth of the injection, while maximizing the patients level of comfort during...

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The GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA of MENTAL HEALTH SECOND EDITIO N potx

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... has been made to ensure the reliability of the information presented in this publication, The Gale Group does not guarantee the accuracy of the data contained herein. The Gale Group accepts no ... violence toward others. In addition, the cost of a drug habit often gives a person with a substance addiction another reason for resenting the needs of the dependent person. A majority of workplace ... to avoid further abuse, they are often unconsciously attracted to people who remind them of their family of origin. Abused adults are also likely to fail to com- plete their educations, or they accept...

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The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, Second Edition - VOLUME 2 pptx

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... hydrocephalus GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2 597 Dementia GEAM - D to K 10/11/04 3:23 PM Page 597 GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2 V CONTENTS List of Entries vii About the Encyclopedia ... deficiency. Diagnosis The diagnosis of dermatitis is made on the basis of how the rash looks and its location. The doctor may scrape off a small piece of affected skin for microscopic examination or direct the ... are reintroduced into the system with nutritional supplements. Fasting is another major therapy in detoxification. Fasting is one of the quickest ways to promote the elimina- tion of stored toxins in the body...

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The GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA of Nursing & Allied Health docx

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... also important that the size of the needle is selected based on the thickness of the medication to be given and the depth of the injection, while maximizing the patients level of comfort during ... each other—as the shock wave travels along. The frequency of a sound is the number of vibrations per second. Within the audible range, frequency means pitch the higher the frequency, the higher ... 1997. Katherine Hauswirth, APRN Administering medicine to the ear see Ear instillation Administration of medication GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH VIII Nursing and allied health professions Definition Description Work...

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Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders pdf

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... Beach, CA xviii GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS Contributors FrontMatter1.qxd 10/5/04 2:21 PM Page xviii GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS 7 Acupuncture any part of the body ... personal assistive mobility devices GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS vii FrontMatter1.qxd 10/5/04 2:21 PM Page vii 4 GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS Acupuncture Key Terms Cardiac ... 20 16 GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS Agenesis of the corpus callosum early intervention. Administration of clonidine, a drug that inhibits the fight-or-flight response, and of other...

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Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders potx

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... Services Seal Beach, CA xviii GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS Contributors FrontMatter2.qxd 10/5/04 2:21 PM Page xviii 536 GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS Mitochondrial ... 534 524 GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS Meninges Anatomy The outer surface of the dura adheres to the skull, while the inner surface is loosely connected to the arach- noid layer. The ... is mutated, the location of the mu- tation in the gene, the importance this gene has on the function of the mitochondria, and whether there are com- pensatory mechanisms. Overall, the prognosis...

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The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, Second Edition - VOLUME 3 ppt

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... media of the normal eye and resulting in the focusing of images on the retina. Refractive power The degree of refraction of an eye. Strabismus—Failure of the two eyes to direct their gaze at the ... partici- pants may find themselves becoming more mindful of their breathing patterns, the repetition of their footfalls, and the reorientation of the entire body that occurs as they move through the circular ... con- tains a color insert of 64 important herbs, remedies, and supplements. GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2 XVIII About the Encyclopedia GEAM FM 10/12/04 2:25 PM Page xviii Schaper, Donna,...

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The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, Second Edition - VOLUME 4 pot

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... symptoms One of the reasons for the ongoing difficulty in clas- sifying schizophrenic disorders is incomplete under- standing of their causes. It is thought that these disorders are the end result of a ... heat. The silky nature of the solution further reduces the separation between the floater’s skin and its surroundings, so that the body seems to gradually disappear. The combined elements of the ... con- tains a color insert of 64 important herbs, remedies, and supplements. GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2 XVIII About the Encyclopedia GEAM FM 10/12/04 2:25 PM Page xviii found as an ingredient...

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the gale encyclopedia of science

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the gale encyclopedia of science, 3d edition, vol3

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