Kidneys
61renal cyst — Any of several types of cysts in the kidneys. Some are present at birth; others are caused by tubular obstruction. Large cysts can cause backaches and a dragging sensation. Multiple cysts occur as a result of various disorders, including kidney… …
62cardiovascular disease — Introduction any of the diseases, whether congenital or acquired, of the heart and blood vessels (blood vessel). Among the most important are atherosclerosis, rheumatic heart disease, and vascular inflammation. Cardiovascular diseases are a …
63Discovery and development of angiotensin receptor blockers — The angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), also called angiotensin (AT1) receptor antagonists or sartans, are a group of anti hypertensive drugs that act by blocking the effects of the hormone angiotensin II (Ang II) in the body, thereby lowering… …
64Leviticus 3 — 1 And if his oblation be a sacrifice of peace offering, if he offer it of the herd; whether it be a male or female, he shall offer it without blemish before the LORD. 2 And he shall lay his hand upon the head of his offering, and kill it at the… …
65leaf fat — noun fat lining the abdomen and kidneys in hogs which is used to make lard • Syn: ↑leaf lard • Hypernyms: ↑fat * * * noun : the fat that lines the abdominal cavity and encloses the kidneys of a hog and that is used in the manufacture of leaf lard …
66Adrenal gland — Endocrine system Adrenal gland …
67Countercurrent exchange — Counter heat current exchange: Note the gradually declining differential and that the once hot and cold streams exit at the reversed temperature difference; the hotter entering stream becomes the exiting cooler stream and vice versa.… …
68Beta blocker — Beta blockers Drug class Skeletal formula of propranolol, the first clinically successful beta blocker ATC code C07 …
69Renin-angiotensin system — The renin angiotensin system (RAS) or the renin angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS) is a hormone system that regulates blood pressure and water (fluid) balance. When blood pressure is low, the kidneys secrete renin. Renin stimulates the… …
70Intravenous pyelogram — Intervention An Example of an IVU radiograph ICD 9 CM 87.73 OPS 301 code …
