Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Abducen
The sixth cranial nerve, known as the abducens nerve, provides innervation to the external rectus muscle of the eye. When this nerve and muscle are paralyzed, it can lead to a condition known as squinting. To move away from the body’s midline is referred to as abduction. For instance, if the arm is shifted sideways…
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Abdominal area
In anatomical terms, the abdomen is partitioned into nine distinct regions. The upper right area is referred to as the right hypochondrium, the upper middle as the epigastrium, and the upper left as the left hypochondrium. The central region housing the umbilicus is known as the umbilical area, flanked by the right and left lumbar…
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Abalienation
A former expression denoting mental decline or madness.
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Zovirax
A trade name for aciclovir, an antiviral medication utilized in the treatment of viral infections such as herpes simplex, herpes zoster, and select instances of chickenpox.
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Zopiclone
A medication employed for the temporary management of insomnia, Zopiclone has a short duration of effectiveness and typically results in minimal residual drowsiness. Due to the potential for dependence, it is recommended for occasional use exclusively. Potential side effects of the medication encompass a bitter metallic taste, nausea, and dry mouth.
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Yttrium
A highly uncommon metal, which in its radioactive state, is occasionally employed in cancer treatment and for addressing arthritic joint issues.
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Young’s syndrome
Young’s syndrome is a type of azoospermia, a condition characterized by the absence of sperm in the semen, where sperm production remains normal, but there is a blockage in the sperm ducts. In some cases, this condition may be linked to other health issues, such as bronchiectasis, a condition marked by abnormal widening and damage…
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Yield
The term “yield” refers to the quantity of a specific substance, such as an enzyme or hormone, that has been generated. To illustrate, genetic engineering techniques can produce larger amounts of insulin for medical purposes compared to the hormone’s natural production within an animal’s pancreas.
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Yellow card system
This is a reporting system used in the UK to document adverse reactions to drugs. When doctors or pharmacists suspect that a prescribed medication (including vaccines), self-administered treatment, or herbal remedy has caused an unexpected or undesired symptom, they complete a yellow card. This information is then gathered and analyzed at a central level. The…
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Yasmin
The product name for a contraceptive pill that combines drospirenone (a progestogen medication) and ethinylestradiol (an estrogen medication).
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