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Free radical
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Free radical Any molecule that contains an unpaired electron. Free radicals are unstable and will extract electrons from other biological molecules, which generates more free radicals.
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Free association
In psychoanalytic therapy, spontaneous, uncensored verbalization by the patient of whatever comes to mind.
Free Mammary Artery Graft
When the surgeon removes the mammary artery from its origin to use as a bypass graft.
Free mont Medical Center
Free mont Medical Center is a hospital in Freemont, California (USA).
Freeman Cancer Institute
The Freeman Cancer Institute is a hospital in Joplin, Missouri, United States.
Freeman Health System
Freeman Health System is a hospital in Joplin, Missouri (USA).
Freeman Heart Institute
The Freeman Heart Institute is a hospital in Joplin, Missouri, United States.
Freeman Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
The Freeman Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine is a hospital in Joplin, Missouri, United States.
Freeport Health
Freeport Health is a hospital in Freeport, Illinois (USA).
Freeway space
Distance between the upper and lower teeth with the lower jaw in rest position.
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Fibrosis
The presence of scar tissue or collagen fibers in any tissue. In the liver, fibrosis or scarring of the liver damages the architecture and thus the functionality of the organ. Fibrosis, combined with the liver’s ability to regenerate, causes cirrhosis (regeneration within the scar tissue).
Fibrous tissue
Tissue consisting of or containing fibers.
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
The hormone released from the pituitary. FSH stimulates estrogen production in females, and sperm production in males. FSH uses cyclic AMP as its second messenger.
Fallopian tubes
Female reproductive organ. The fallopian tubes take up the mature ovum after ovulation and carry it to the uterus. The fallopian tubes are the site of fertilization.
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Fetus
The stage of human development from 10 weeks' gestation until birth.
Fertilization
The combining of the genetic material carried by sperm and egg to create an embryo. Normally occurs inside the fallopian tube (in vivo) but may also occur in a petri dish (in vitro).
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a debilitating chronic syndrome (constellation of signs and symptoms) characterized by diffuse pain, fatigue, and a wide range of other symptoms. It is not contagious, and recent studies suggest that people with fibromyalgia may be genetically predispose. It affects more women than men, with a ratio globally of 3-5:1. Fibromyalgia is seen in 3-10% of the general population, and is mostly found between the ages 20 and 50.
Farsightedness
Hyperopia occurs when the eyeball is too short from front to back, or the eye's focusing mechanism is too weak, causing light rays to be focused behind, rather than on the retina. People with hyperopia have difficulty seeing objects close up.
Fanconi anemia
A rare inherited type of aplastic anemia that is often but not always associated with skeletal abnormalities. Fanconi anemia carries an increased risk to the patient of developing acute myelogenous leukemia. The disorder may be treated by stem cell transplantation.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Free association
In psychoanalytic therapy, spontaneous, uncensored verbalization by the patient of whatever comes to mind.
Free Mammary Artery Graft
When the surgeon removes the mammary artery from its origin to use as a bypass graft.
Free mont Medical Center
Free mont Medical Center is a hospital in Freemont, California (USA).
Freeman Cancer Institute
The Freeman Cancer Institute is a hospital in Joplin, Missouri, United States.
Freeman Health System
Freeman Health System is a hospital in Joplin, Missouri (USA).
Freeman Heart Institute
The Freeman Heart Institute is a hospital in Joplin, Missouri, United States.
Freeman Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
The Freeman Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine is a hospital in Joplin, Missouri, United States.
Freeport Health
Freeport Health is a hospital in Freeport, Illinois (USA).
Freeway space
Distance between the upper and lower teeth with the lower jaw in rest position.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Fibrosis
The presence of scar tissue or collagen fibers in any tissue. In the liver, fibrosis or scarring of the liver damages the architecture and thus the functionality of the organ. Fibrosis, combined with the liver’s ability to regenerate, causes cirrhosis (regeneration within the scar tissue).
Fibrous tissue
Tissue consisting of or containing fibers.
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
The hormone released from the pituitary. FSH stimulates estrogen production in females, and sperm production in males. FSH uses cyclic AMP as its second messenger.
Fallopian tubes
Female reproductive organ. The fallopian tubes take up the mature ovum after ovulation and carry it to the uterus. The fallopian tubes are the site of fertilization.
Free radical
Fetus
The stage of human development from 10 weeks' gestation until birth.
Fertilization
The combining of the genetic material carried by sperm and egg to create an embryo. Normally occurs inside the fallopian tube (in vivo) but may also occur in a petri dish (in vitro).
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a debilitating chronic syndrome (constellation of signs and symptoms) characterized by diffuse pain, fatigue, and a wide range of other symptoms. It is not contagious, and recent studies suggest that people with fibromyalgia may be genetically predispose. It affects more women than men, with a ratio globally of 3-5:1. Fibromyalgia is seen in 3-10% of the general population, and is mostly found between the ages 20 and 50.
Farsightedness
Hyperopia occurs when the eyeball is too short from front to back, or the eye's focusing mechanism is too weak, causing light rays to be focused behind, rather than on the retina. People with hyperopia have difficulty seeing objects close up.
Fanconi anemia
A rare inherited type of aplastic anemia that is often but not always associated with skeletal abnormalities. Fanconi anemia carries an increased risk to the patient of developing acute myelogenous leukemia. The disorder may be treated by stem cell transplantation.
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