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Cyclooxygenase
Key enzyme of prostaglandin biosynthesis. Two forms exist, COX I and COX II. It is the enzyme responsible for the formation of eicosanoids, particularly those that act as inflammatories. COX I is a constitutive enzyme present in most cell types and works under noninflammatory conditions. COX II is inducible in cells as part of an…
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Cyanogenic glucosides
Secondary metabolites that are activated upon wounding, releasing the toxic HCN.
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Corpus luteum
Endocrine body in the ovary that secretes oestrogen and progesteron. Small yellow structure on the ovary formed from the mass of follicle cells left behind after an ovum is released. It secretes hormones necessary for the maintenance of pregnancy. A yellow mass formed in the ovary at the site of the ruptured ovarian follicle. When…
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Conjunctiva
The mucous membranes of the eyes and eyelids. The thin and transparent layer of epithelial tissue covering the eye. A membrane which covers the front of the eyeball and the inside of the eyelids. Delicate outer layer of the eye. Thin, transparent membrane that lines the eyelids and portions of the underlying eyeball. Mucous membrane…
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Chronic ailment
A condition that extends over a long period.
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Cholekinetic
A substance that stimulates the release of bile by contraction of the gall bladder and bile ducts.
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Cardiac glucosides
A steroidal glucoside that increases the strength or rhythm of the heartbeat.
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Bulbus
Dried bulbs.
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Bruise
A non-bleeding injury to the skin. The leakage of blood into the tissues, resulting in a black and blue appearance as a result of a blow. A dark painful area on the skin, where blood has escaped under the skin following a blow. Injury that does not cause the skin to break or bleed but…
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Bronchodilatory
A substance that reduces bronchial spasm. A drug that causes dilation of bronchi within the lungs.
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