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Immunoelectrophoresis
Definition Definition Immunoelectrophoresis, also called gamma globulin electrophoresis, or immunoglobulin electrophoresis, is a method of...
Encyclopedia of Cancer, 02/28/05 by Janis O. Flores · More from publication -
Pleural biopsy
Definition Definition The pleura is the membrane that lines the lungs and chest cavity. A pleural biopsy is the removal of pleural tissue for...
Encyclopedia of Cancer, 02/28/05 by Janis O. Flores · More from publication -
Fibrinogen test
HASH(0x2301680) Definition Fibrinogen (Factor I) is a protein that originates in the liver. It is converted to fibrin during the blood-clotting...
Encyclopedia of Medicine, 04/06/01 by Janis O. Flores · More from publication -
Hepatitis virus tests
HASH(0x221d850) Definition Viral hepatitis is any type of liver inflammation caused by a viral infection. The three most common viruses now...
Encyclopedia of Medicine, 04/06/01 by Janis O. Flores · More from publication -
Small intestine biopsy
HASH(0x152c7e0) Definition A biopsy is a diagnostic procedure in which tissue or cells are removed from a part of the body and specially prepared...
Encyclopedia of Medicine, 04/06/01 by Janis O. Flores · More from publication -
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) test
HASH(0x2301730) Definition Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) test, also called the Vasopressin test, is a test for the antidiuretic hormone, which is...
Encyclopedia of Medicine, 04/06/01 by Janis O. Flores · More from publication -
Cortisol tests
HASH(0x22bff40) Definition This test is a measure of serum cortisol (also known as hydrocortisone), or urine cortisol, (also known as urinary free...
Encyclopedia of Medicine, 04/06/01 by Janis O. Flores · More from publication -
Lactate dehydrogenase isoenzymes test
HASH(0x1a383a0) Definition The enzyme lactate dehydrogenase (also known as lactic dehydrogenase, or LDH) is found in the cells of almost all body...
Encyclopedia of Medicine, 04/06/01 by Janis O. Flores · More from publication -
Platelet aggregation test
HASH(0x223ab50) Definition Platelets are disk-shaped blood cells that are also called thrombocytes. They play a major role in the blood-clotting...
Encyclopedia of Medicine, 04/06/01 by Janis O. Flores · More from publication -
Streptococcal antibody tests
HASH(0x151aad0) Definition Streptococcal infections are caused by a microorganism called Streptococcus . Three streptococcal antibody tests are...
Encyclopedia of Medicine, 04/06/01 by Janis O. Flores · More from publication
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