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Is a corticosteroid hormone made by the adrenal glands. A steroid hormone produced in the adrenal glands. Increased levels of plasma cortisol have been reported in patients with major depressive disorder, whereas decreased levels have been reported in patients with posttraumatic stress disorder(PTSD). The predominant hormone produced by the adrenal gland, involved in the stress…

A 21-carbon steroid hormone of the corticosteroid type produced in the cortex of the adrenal glands. A hormone secreted by the cortex of the adrenal glands. Hormone of the adrenal cortex that promotes sodium (salt) retention. A steroid hormone synthesized and released in small amounts by the adrenal cortex. A hormone of the adrenal cortex…

A preparation that is stimulating to the heart. The fruit-flavoured liqueurs known as cordials take their name from the Latin cor, meaning heart, so named because cordials were thought to invigorate the heart. The Latin cor is also the source of concord, literally meaning united heart, and of courage, the heart being the seat of…

To engage in coitus or sexual intercourse copulatory. The act of coitus or sexual intercourse, when the man inserts his erect penis into the woman’s vagina and after a succession of thrusting movements ejaculates his semen.  

Is essential in all plants and animals. It is found in a variety of enzymes, including the copper centers of cytochrome c oxidase and the enzyme superoxide dismutase (containing copper and zinc). In addition to its enzymatic roles, copper is used for biological electron transport. Because of its role in facilitating iron uptake, copper deficiency…

Rapid and uncontrollable shaking of the body. Spasms, epilepsy. An involuntary, uncontrollable muscle contraction. The rapid involuntary contracting and relaxing of the muscles in several parts of the body. Violent muscular contractions that accompany some kinds of seizures, especially the most disruptive seizures that go under the umbrella name of epilepsy. Sudden, involuntary, and violent…

A drug or physical disturbance that induces convulsion. A n agent that produces a convulsion. Paroxysms of involuntary muscular contractions and relaxations.  

Muscle of opposite limb (leg or arm).