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A common urinary tract infection that occurs when bacteria travel up the urethra, infect the urine and inflame the bladder lining. Cystorrhea discharge of mucus from the bladder. An inflammation, often infectious, of the urinary bladder. It usually arises from a distal infection of the urethra or prostate. Inflammation of the urinary bladder usually characterized…

Are enzymes that that degrade polypeptides possessing a common catalytic mechanism that involves a nucleophilic cysteine thiol in a catalytic triad. They are found in fruits like papaya, pineapple, and kiwifruit.  

Is primarily present at sites of inflammation.  

Is known to be present in most tissues. In the gastrointestinal tract, COX-1 maintains the normal lining of the stomach. The enzyme is also involved in kidney and platelet function.  

An enzyme that is responsible for the formation of prostanoids – prostaglandins, prostacyclins, and thromboxanes that are each involved in the inflammatory response. Two different COX enzymes existed, now known as COX-1 and COX-2. A human protein (enzyme) that helps to protect the inner lining of the stomach. Aspirin and some other pain-relieving drugs can…

Generation of cyanide. adj. cyanogenetic.  

Pertaining to the skin. Having to do with the skin. A layer of skin.    

Surgical procedure in which a body cavity or tissue is scraped with a sharp instrument or aspirated with a cannula.  

Is an infection of the throat (larynx) and windpipe (trachea) that is caused by a virus (Also called laryngotracheobronchitis). A common disease of childhood characterized by spasms of the larynx which interferes with respiration. Acute infection of the upper respiratory passages which blocks the larynx, affecting children. Disease of infants and young children, characterized by…

Longitudinal, balance study in which participants receive a sequence of different treatments or exposures.