Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Something that supports or keeps another thing in existence or continuity. People who have made a new behavior part of their permanent lifestyle.  

Having a large body; said of cells, especially those in the hypothalamus and lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus.  

The combined use of digital and optical magnification to enhance the visualization of small lesions within an organ during endoscopy. It is used to identify changes in the esophagus suggestive of Barrett’s esophagus, and it may be combined with other imaging techniques, such as the spraying of the lining of the examined organ with acetic…

Process of increasing apparent size of an object, especially under a microscope.  

The change in direction of growth of a plant or organism in response to the action of a magnetic field.  

A health care organization that demonstrates its leadership in nursing recruitment, retention, and excellence, as certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).  

Application of magnets or magnetism in treating diseases.  

Device for measuring magnetic fields.  

The property of repulsion and attraction of certain substances that have magnetic properties. A property possessed by iron, steel, and other magnetic materials, wherein these materials can produce magnetic lines of force capable of interacting with electrical fields or magnetic fields. The pull or push created by magnetic forces.  

Visualization of the pancreatic and biliary ducts with magnetic resonance imaging. MRCP provides a noninvasive alternative to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, especially if biopsies are not needed and direct visualization of the ampulla of Vater is not required.