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Lubricating fluid secreted by synovial membranes, as those of the joints. Pertaining to a lubrication fluid around a joint, bursa, and tendon sheath. Of, or pertaining to, or secreting synovia. Referring to the synovium.  

Genetically identical or closely related, so as to allow tissue transplant; immunologically compatible. Referring to individuals or tissues that have an identical or closely similar genetic make-up, especially one that will allow the transplanting of tissue without provoking an immune response. Descriptive of individuals or cells without detectable tissue incompatibility. Strains of mice that are…

Expulsion of liquid from a gel, as contraction of a blood clot and expulsion of liquid. The contraction of a gel when left standing. The releasing of fluid as in a blood clot when it becomes harder. Contraction of a blood clot. When first formed, a blood clot is a loose meshwork of fibers containing…

Fainting, sudden loss of consciousness followed by the return of wakefulness. A loss of consciousness. Syncope is the medical term for fainting. Transient loss of consciousness due to inadequate blood flow to the brain. Fainting, lightheadedness. A condition in which someone becomes unconscious for a short time because of reduced flow of blood to the…

The part of the autonomic nervous system originating in the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spinal cord that in general inhibits or opposes the physiological effects of the parasympathetic nervous system, as in tending to reduce digestive secretions or speed up the heart. The part of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) that responds to…

Is a human protein and gene. Syk plays a similar role in transmitting signals from a variety of cell surface receptors including CD74, Fc Receptor, and integrins.  

Located above the orbit of the eye. Above the eye socket.  

Antioxidant enzyme.  

Arises from the anterior surface of the abdominal aorta, just inferior to the origin of the celiac trunk, and supplies the intestine from the lower part of the duodenum to the left colic flexure and the pancreas.  

Sulfur is an essential component of all living cells. Sulfur is important for the synthesis of sulfur-containing amino acids, all polypeptides, proteins, and enzymes such as glutathione an important sulfur-containing tripeptide which plays a role in cells as a source of chemical reduction potential. Sulfur is also important for hair formation. Good plant sources are…