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A non-essential amino acid present abundantly throught the body and is involved in many metabolic processes. It is synthesized from glutamic acid and ammonia. It is the principal carrier of nitrogen in the body and is an important energy source for many cells. A non-essential amino acid, the amide of glutamic acid. An amino acid;…

A non-essential amino acid naturally occurring in the L-form. Glutamic acid (glutamate) is the most common excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. A non-essential amino acid. A dicarboxylic amino acid of the α-ketoglutaric acid family. A five-carbon amino acid with two carboxyl groups. Glutamate is the precursor of the neurotransmitter GABA. Glutamic acid also…

A pathological state in which the fasting plasma glucose level is less than 140 mg per deciliter and the 30-, 60-, or 90-minute plasma glucose concentration following a glucose tolerance test exceeds 200 mg per deciliter. This condition is seen frequently in diabetes mellitus but also occurs with other diseases.  

D-Glucose. A primary source of energy for living organisms. It is naturally occurring and is found in fruits and other parts of plants in its free state. It is used therapeutically in fluid and nutrient replacement. The simple sugar made by the body from carbohydrates. A six-carbon monosaccharide sugar (hexose), with the chemical formula C6H1206,…

Polysaccharides composed of repeating glucose units. They can consist of branched or unbranched chains in any linkages. Soluble but undigested complex carbohydrates; found particularly in oats, barley and rye.  

The vocal apparatus of the larynx, consisting of the true vocal cords (plica vocalis) and the opening between them (rima glottidis). Opening between the vocal cords, entrance to the larynx. The vocal apparatus of the larynx consisting of the true vocal cords and the opening between them, epiglottis. An opening in the larynx between the…

Pertaining to the treatment of the aged. Referring to old people. Specialising in the treatment of old people.  

A form of gene library containing the complete DNA sequences present in the genome of a given organism. It contrasts with a cDNA library which contains only sequences utilized in protein coding (lacking introns). A repository of fragments of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).  

Pertaining to the genital and urinary organs; urogenital; urinosexual. Referring to the genital and urinary systems of the body. Pertaining to the reproductive and urinary organs, especially in males, genitourinary tract. Referring to both the reproductive and urinary systems. To the genital and urinary systems of the body. Associated with the genital and urinary organs.…

Pertaining to the genitalia. Pertaining to the organs of reproduction. Referring to the reproductive organs. General name for the reproductive organs, especially the external sex organs. In the male these include the penis and the pouch called a scrotum containing two testes. In the female these are generally called the vulva or pudendum and include…