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Ascus
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AscusAn elongated spore case containing the spores of certain fungi including yeast.
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Fungi
Plural of fungus.
Yeast
A single-celled fungus that reproduces by budding and may lead to infections of the skin or other moist areas.
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ASAT
Anemia, sideroblastic, and spinocerebellar ataxia. See: Pagon syndrome.
Ascariasis
"Infection with Ascaris lubricoides, the intestinal roundworm, the most common worm infection in humans. Ascaris eggs are found in the soil. Infection occurs when a person accidently ingests (swallows) infective ascaris eggs. Once in the stomach, larvae (immature worms) hatch from the eggs. The larvae are carried through the lungs then to the throat where they are then swallowed. Once swallowed, they reach the intestines and develop into adult worms. Adult female worms can grow over 12 inches (4.8 cm) in length. Adult male worms are smaller. Adult female worms lay eggs that are then passed in feces; this cycle takes between 2 and 3 months. Adult worms can live 1 to 2 years. "
Ascaris
The intestinal roundworm, a worm that lives in the small intestine. Infection with ascaris is the most common worm infection in humans. It is termed ascariasis.
Ascending aorta
The ascending aorta is the first section of the aorta, the largest artery in the body. The ascending aorta starts from the left ventricle of the heart and extends to the arch (the bend) of the aorta. The right and left coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle arise from the ascending aorta. The ascending aorta is an arbitrary anatomic entity. The aorta is one continuous conduit that stems from the left ventricle of the heart to carry blood to most of the body. The ascending aorta is, however, a hallowed and convenient division of the aorta.
Ascending pathway
A nerve pathway that goes upward from the spinal cord toward the brain carrying sensory information from the body to the brain. In contrast, descending pathways are nerve pathways that go down the spinal cord and allow the brain to control movement of the body below the head.
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ASD
Acronym for atrial septal defect.
Aseptic
The absence of microorganisms. By contrast, something that just discourages the growth of microorganisms is antiseptic.
Aseptic bursitis
"Inflammation of a bursa that is not caused by infection. A bursa is a closed fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. When the bursa becomes inflamed, the condition is known as ""bursitis."" Most commonly this is not an infectious condition (aseptic bursitis)."
Aseptic necrosis
Condition in which poor blood supply to an area of bone leads to bone death. Also called avascular necrosis and osteonecrosis.
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Fungi
Plural of fungus.
Yeast
A single-celled fungus that reproduces by budding and may lead to infections of the skin or other moist areas.
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PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
ASAT
Anemia, sideroblastic, and spinocerebellar ataxia. See: Pagon syndrome.
Ascariasis
"Infection with Ascaris lubricoides, the intestinal roundworm, the most common worm infection in humans. Ascaris eggs are found in the soil. Infection occurs when a person accidently ingests (swallows) infective ascaris eggs. Once in the stomach, larvae (immature worms) hatch from the eggs. The larvae are carried through the lungs then to the throat where they are then swallowed. Once swallowed, they reach the intestines and develop into adult worms. Adult female worms can grow over 12 inches (4.8 cm) in length. Adult male worms are smaller. Adult female worms lay eggs that are then passed in feces; this cycle takes between 2 and 3 months. Adult worms can live 1 to 2 years. "
Ascaris
The intestinal roundworm, a worm that lives in the small intestine. Infection with ascaris is the most common worm infection in humans. It is termed ascariasis.
Ascending aorta
The ascending aorta is the first section of the aorta, the largest artery in the body. The ascending aorta starts from the left ventricle of the heart and extends to the arch (the bend) of the aorta. The right and left coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle arise from the ascending aorta. The ascending aorta is an arbitrary anatomic entity. The aorta is one continuous conduit that stems from the left ventricle of the heart to carry blood to most of the body. The ascending aorta is, however, a hallowed and convenient division of the aorta.
Ascending pathway
A nerve pathway that goes upward from the spinal cord toward the brain carrying sensory information from the body to the brain. In contrast, descending pathways are nerve pathways that go down the spinal cord and allow the brain to control movement of the body below the head.
Ascus
ASCUS
ASD
Acronym for atrial septal defect.
Aseptic
The absence of microorganisms. By contrast, something that just discourages the growth of microorganisms is antiseptic.
Aseptic bursitis
"Inflammation of a bursa that is not caused by infection. A bursa is a closed fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. When the bursa becomes inflamed, the condition is known as ""bursitis."" Most commonly this is not an infectious condition (aseptic bursitis)."
Aseptic necrosis
Condition in which poor blood supply to an area of bone leads to bone death. Also called avascular necrosis and osteonecrosis.
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