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91Fever — (also known as pyrexia, from the Greek pyretos meaning fire, or a febrile response, from the Latin word febris , meaning fever, and archaically known as ague) is a frequent medical sign that describes an increase in internal body temperature to… …
92Ciclosporin — Cyclosporin redirects here. For other types of cyclosporin, see Cyclosporins. Ciclosporin Systematic ( …
93B cell — B cells are lymphocytes that play a large role in the humoral immune response (as opposed to the cell mediated immune response, which is governed by T cells). The principal functions of B cells are to make antibodies against antigens, perform the …
94Lymphocyte — A lymphocyte is a type of white blood cell in the vertebrate immune system. By their appearance under the light microscope, there are two broad categories of lymphocytes, namely the large granular lymphocytes and the small lymphocytes.… …
95Thermoregulation — is the ability of an organism to keep its body temperature within certain boundaries, even when temperature surrounding is very different. This process is one aspect of homeostasis: a dynamic state of stability between an animal s internal… …
96Lancelot Hogben — Lancelot Thomas Hogben (9 December1895 22 August 1975) was a versatile British experimental zoologist, and medical statistician. He is now best known for his popularising books on science, mathematics and language.Early lifeHe was born in… …
97Pathophysiology of chronic fatigue syndrome — The pathogenesis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is uncertain, but may involve multiple organ and body systems, including neurological, endocrinal and immunological factors.Nervous system factorsNeurological abnormalitiesCFS may involve… …
98cell — cell1 cell like, adj. /sel/, n. 1. a small room, as in a convent or prison. 2. any of various small compartments or bounded areas forming part of a whole. 3. a small group acting as a unit within a larger organization: a local cell of the… …
99instinct — instinct1 /in stingkt/, n. 1. an inborn pattern of activity or tendency to action common to a given biological species. 2. a natural or innate impulse, inclination, or tendency. 3. a natural aptitude or gift: an instinct for making money. 4.… …
100blockade — 1. Intravenous injection of large amounts of colloidal dyes or other substances in order to block reticuloendothelial cells ( e.g., phagocytosis is temporarily prevented). 2. Receptor b., blocking the effect of a …
