Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrous scar tissue and regenerative nodules/lumps leading progressively to loss of liver function. A chronic, interstitial, inflammation of any organ. A progressive disease of the liver, often associated with alcoholism, in which healthy cells are replaced by scar tissue. Liver damage caused by scar tissue;…

The term used to describe a product that promotes healing through the formation of scar tissue. A medicine or application that promotes the healing of a sore or wound, or the formation of a cicatrix, which is a scar left by the formation of new connective tissue over a healing sore or wound. An agent…

An enzyme derived from papaya, used in medicine and to tenderize meat. An enzyme obtained from the paw-paw, which is being used in the treatment of prolapsed intervertebral disc. When injected into the disc it dissolves the cartilage tissue. A proteolytic enzyme derived from the milky white sap of the papaya fruit, utilized for medicinal…

Also called chylous urine, is a medical condition involving the presence of chyle (emulsified fat) in the urine stream, which results in urine appearing milky. The passage of chyle in the urine. This results in the passing of a milky-looking urine. It is one of the manifestations of filariasis, where it is due to obstruction…

Milky (having fat emulsion).  

Are large lipoprotein particles that transport dietary lipids from the intestines to other locations in the body. Chylomicrons are one of the five major groups of lipoproteins (chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL, LDL, HDL) that enable fats and cholesterol to move within the water-based solution of the bloodstream. One of three major classes of lipoproteins that carry…

A milky bodily fluid consisting of lymph and emulsified fats, or free fatty acids. The fat containing lymph in the lymphatics of the intestine. A fluid in the lymph vessels in the intestine, which contains fat, especially after a meal. A turbid white or yellow fluid, taken up by the lacteals in the process of…

Is required in trace amounts in humans for sugar and lipid metabolism. Its deficiency may cause a disease called chromium deficiency. It is found in cereals, legumes, nuts and animal sources. A trace mineral; may or may not be essential to the optimal use of glucose. Chromium is a micromineral found in a variety of…

A quick-growing malignant, trophoblastic, aggressive cancer that occurs in a woman’s uterus (womb). Highly malignant neoplasm of the uterus or fallopian tube. A rare type of cancer found in the uterus. Rare and highly malignant tumor, usually of the uterus but may also develop at the site of an ectopic pregnancy. May occur during normal…

Affecting the time or rate, as the rate of contraction of the heart.