Category: I

One of the arteries running to the glomeruli of the kidneys.  

An artery running towards the cortex on each side of a renal pyramid.  

A protein produced by the body’s immune system. Collective group of multifunctional cytokines; synthesized by lymphocytes, monocytes, and macrophages. A type of cytokine that enables communication among leukocytes and other cells active in inflammation or the specific immune response. The result is a maximized response to a microorganism or other foreign antigen. A collection of…

A part which is inside. The internal portion or area of something; situated within.  

Combining two or more different areas of medical or scientific study. Involving or overlapping of two or more health care professions in a collaborative manner or effort. Reliant on the overlapping skills and knowledge of each team member and discipline, resulting in synergistic effects where outcomes are enhanced and more comprehensive than the simple aggregation…

Referring to the space between the fingers or toes. A term referring to the space between two fingers or toes. “Interdigital” describes the skin in that region.  

One of the muscles between the ribs.  

A membrane between the right and left atria in the heart. The myocardial wall between the atria of the heart.  

A trembling of the hands seen when people suffering from particular brain diseases make voluntary movements to try to touch something. A tremor exhibited or intensified when attempting coordinated movements. Rhythmic shaking that occurs in the course of a purposeful movement, such as reaching to pick something up or bringing an outstretched finger in to…

A plan to do something. A process of healing. Healing by first intention is the natural healing of a wound or surgical incision when the edges are brought together under aseptic conditions and granulation tissue forms.