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Is the process by which cells absorb material (molecules such as proteins) from outside the cell by engulfing it with their cell membrane. Also called receptor-mediated endocytosis. The import of substances (e.g., hormones, viruses, and toxins) into a cell via specific receptor/ligand binding. The entity under consideration binds to a receptor( s) located in the…

A disorder or disease of the brain. An imprecise term referring to any disorder of brain function (metabolic, toxic, neoplastic) but often implying a chronic degenerative process. Disease of the encephalus. Dysfunction of the brain associated with advanced liver disease due to excess ammonia and accumulation of nitrogenous waste product and characterized by loss of consciousness.…

Inflammation of the brain due to infection, autoimmune processes, toxins, and other conditions. Viral infections are a relatively frequent cause of this condition. Acute or chronic inflammation of the brain caused by viruses, bacteria, spirochetes, fungi, or protozoa. Neurological signs and symptoms and various mental and behavioral changes occur during the illness and may persist.…

A preparation formed by the suspension of very finely divided oily or resinous liquid in another liquid. Colloids of two immiscible liquids where either phase may be either fatty or aqueous; lipid-in-water emulsions are usually liquid, like milk or lotion and water-in-lipid emulsions tend to be creams. An intimate mixture of two immiscible liquids (for…

An agent that has a protective and soothing action on the surfaces of the skin and membranes. Softens or soothes the skin. Substance or herb that soothes, moistens,.and lubricates the skin because of its mucilaginous compounds. (When used internally it is called a demulcent.) Softening or soothing; called also malactic. An agent that will soften,…

A substance that stimulates, initiates, and/or promotes menstrual flow. Emmenagogues are used in herbal medicine to balance and restore the normal function of the female reproductive system. Substance that induces the onset of menses. A substance that promotes or assists the flow of menstrual fluid. A substance that encourages menstrual bleeding. An herb that promotes…

Causing vomiting and purging.  

An agent that induces vomiting, antiemetic. Substance that causes vomiting. An herb with the power to cause vomiting. An agent that induces vomiting. A drug or an agent having the power to empty the stomach by vomiting. Agent that induces vomiting. A substance which causes vomiting. A compound that stimulates vomiting. Example: ipecac. Substance that…

Vomiting, throwing up. It may be of gastric, systemic, or neurological origin. Expelled food or chyme.  

Term that describes any chemical which is harmful to an embryo. Any substance that destroys the fertilized egg, which will develop into the offspring, during its most rapid growth phase; in humans, this period spans from the end of the second week after fertilization to the end of the eighth week.