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Is the predominant sex hormone present in females, also called oestradiol. The major natural estrogen secreted by the ovaries, testes, and placenta. Most powerful naturally occurring female hormone. A naturally occurring estrogen that is formed by the ovary, placenta, testes, and adrenal cortex. A hormone used to treat a lack of estrogen. Estradiol is chiefly…

Capable of producing an eschar; a caustic or corrosive agent. A substance which produces an eschar. A caustic agent that produces a dry scab, or slough, when applied to the skin. A caustic agent, such as a strong acid or base, that is used to destroy tissue and cause sloughing. Escharotics may be acids, alkalies,…

Ahormone produced by the kidney that promotes the formation of red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the bone marrow. Elormone that controls erythropoiesis (red blood cell production) in the bone marrow. A glycoprotein hormone produced in the kidneys that stimulates stem cells in the bone marrow to increase the number of red blood cells. Erythropoietin can…

An abnormal patch of red and white tissue that forms on mucous membranes in the mouth and may become cancer. Tobacco (smoking and chewing) and alcohol may increase the risk of erythroleukoplakia.  

A visible rash or cutaneous disruption. Something which breaks through the skin, e.g. a rash or pimple. The appearance of a new tooth in a gum. Act of braking out and becoming visible, especially a rash or other skin lesion. Lesions on the skin that are usually red, raised, and easily visible. Any lesion that…

The act of belching or of casting up wind from the stomach through the mouth. The act of bringing up air from the stomach, with a characteristic sound. Also known as belching. The oral elimination of gas. Act of bringing up air from the stomach with a characteristic noise; belching. Eructation, or belching, is the…

Widely expressed protein kinase intracellular signalling molecules which are involved in functions including the regulation of meiosis, mitosis, and postmitotic functions in differentiated cells.  

Increasing capacity for bodily or mental labor especially by eliminating fatigue symptoms.