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Anasarca Anasarca, or extreme generalized edema, is a medical condition characterized by widespread swelling of the skin due to effusion of fluid into the extracellular space. It is usually caused by liver failure (cirrhosis of the liver), renal failure/disease, right-sided heart failure, as well as severe malnutrition/protein deficiency. The increase in salt and water retention caused by low cardiac output can also result in anasarca as a long term maladaptive response.
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- An alcazar (. /alcázar ˈael/) ˈæl kəˌzɑr is a Type of moorish castle or Palace in Spain and portugal Built during, muslim rule mostly between the 8th and. 15th centuries many Cities in spain have. An alcazar alcázar palaces Built in the moorish style after the Expulsion of The moors from spain are often referred to as. alcazars as wellalˈkaθar]) derives from the Arabic word القصر (trans. al-qasr) meaning fort, castle or palace. This Arabic word is possibly in turn derived from the Latin word castrum, meaning an army camp or fort.. Similar words exist in Galician (alcazar, [alcázar]), Alˈkaθaɾ (portuguese, alcacer alcácer
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- Medical Definition of ANASARCA. : generalized edema with accumulation of serum in the connective tissue. — an·a·sar·cous \-kəs\ adjective.efinition of ANASARCA. : generalized edema with accumulation of serum in the connective tissue. — ana·sar·cous \-kəs\ adjective. ADVERTISEMENT.
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anacronym An anacronym is an acronym or an abbreviation so old or familiar that no one remembers what its letters stand for, such as BASIC or COBOL. By the way, an acronym is not just any abbreviation. It's a word that is short for other words, usually using their initial letters.
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What Is a MoneyGram? What Is a MoneyGram? MoneyGram is a money transfer service that traces its roots back to the Travelers Express Company. Founded in 1940 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by 2015 it was the second-largest money transfer organization in the world with $1.5 billion in annual revenues. It operates in more than 200 countries with more than 347,000 agent locations.
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- Muehrcke’s Lines. A 29-year-old woman with no significant medical history developed anasarca over the course of approximately 2 weeks. On the basis of renal biopsy, a diagnosis of minimal change disease was made.
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Aksara Aksara is the unit of graphemic symbols in the Indian writing system which system having the knowledge of phonemes (consonants and vowels), syllables and words before adopting the Brahmi Script had opted for Aksara.
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- 1 Yasar: Yasar may refer to: Yaşar, a Turkish name Yasar, Iran, a village in Khuzestan Province, Iran. 2  Qarah Yasar-e Pain: Qarah Yasar-e Pain (Persian: قره يسرپائين‎‎, also Romanized as Qarah Yasar-e Pā’īn and Qareh Yasar-e Pā’īn) is a village in Zavkuh Rural District, Pishkamar.
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anasarca anasarca (an´əsär´kə), n (dropsy), generalized edema. anasarca. extensive subcutaneous edema; an expression of a generalized edema such as occurs in congestive heart failure. There is diffuse subcutaneous swelling which is cool to the touch and retains the imprint of a fingertip after pressure is released—hence 'pitting edema'. The principal locations are the intermandibular space and the ventral aspects of the neck and trunk.
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Quantitative Sudomotor Axon Reflex Test (QSART) - Multiple System Atrophy (Shy-Drager syndrome). The quantitative sudomotor axon reflex test (QSART) has been a routine postganglionic sudomotor function clinical laboratory test since 1983. QSART is a test designed to evaluate the integrity of the postganglionic sympathetic axons.At regional test sites, multicompartmental sweat cells are attached to the limbs.he QSART is a test that measures the autonomic nerves that control sweating. The test is useful in assessing autonomic nervous system disorders, peripheral neuropathies and some types of pain disorders.
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- QSART. The QSART is a test that measures the autonomic nerves that control sweating. The test is useful in assessing autonomic nervous system disorders, peripheral neuropathies and some types of pain disorders.The test requires a mild electrical stimulation on the skin called iontophoresis, which allows acetylcholine, a naturally occurring chemical, to stimulate sweat glands.he technician will discuss the steps of the test and any questions you may have. You will be asked to remove your shoes and socks. The technician will wipe the skin on your leg and wrist with acetone, alcohol, then a tissue to wipe it dry.
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anastomosis anastomosis. n, pl-ses (-siːz). 1. (Anatomy) a natural connection between two tubular structures, such as blood vessels. 2. (Surgery) the surgical union of two hollow organs or parts that are normally separate.3. (Botany) the separation and rejoining in a reticulate pattern of the veins of a leaf or of branches.nastomosis. n, pl-ses (-siːz). 1. (Anatomy) a natural connection between two tubular structures, such as blood vessels. 2. (Surgery) the surgical union of two hollow organs or parts that are normally separate.
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- noun. A Spanish palace or fortress of Moorish origin: the gardens of the alcazar in Seville. More example sentences. 1  The building is enclosed by imperforate walls, a favourite device of Moneo's that reinterprets the traditional form of the Spanish alcazar. Spanish palace or fortress of Moorish origin: the gardens of the alcazar in Seville. More example sentences. 1  The building is enclosed by imperforate walls, a favourite device of Moneo's that reinterprets the traditional form of the Spanish alcazar.
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- tapioca; tapioca flour: A starchy substance extracted from the root of the CASSAVA plant. It's available in several forms including granules, flakes, pellets (called pearl tapioca) and flour or starch. The most widely available forms are tapioca flour (also called cassava flour) and pearl tapioca. The flour is used as a thickening agent for soups, fruit fillings, glazes, etc., much like cornstarch.
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PUTTANESCA SAUCE HISTORY LADIES OF THE EVENING: Puttanesca sauce, most often employed for pasta, originated in Naples. It is made from tomatoes, black olives, capers, anchovies, onions, garlic, and herbs, usually oregano and parsley but sometimes also basil. It is an easy sauce, briefly cooked, and is very fragrant and spicy. Puttanesca translates as “in the style of the whore.” The name derives from the Italian word puttana which means whore. Puttana in turn arises from the Latin word putida which means stinking.
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What does AUCstand for? a terrorist organization in Colombia formed in 1997 as an umbrella for local and regional paramilitary groups; is financed by earnings from narcotics and serves to protect the economic interests of its members.
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anasarca A Dictionary of Nursing | 2008 | 191 words. © A Dictionary of Nursing 2008, originally published by Oxford University Press 2008. anasarca (ană-sar-kă) n. massive swelling of the legs, trunk, and genitalia due to retention of fluid (oedema): found in congestive heart failure and some forms of renal failure.Cite this article. Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography. MLA. Chicago. APA.  anasarca. Dictionary of Nursing | 2008 | 191 words. © A Dictionary of Nursing 2008, originally published by Oxford University Press 2008. anasarca (ană-sar-kă) n. massive swelling of the legs, trunk, and genitalia due to retention of fluid (oedema): found in congestive heart failure and some forms of renal failure.
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- ACQUISITION AND CROSS-SERVICE AGREEMENTS Acquisition and Cross-Service Agreements, collectively referred to as ACSAs, are applicable worldwide to acquire logistics support, supplies, and services directly from or provide them to a foreign government of organization (such as NATO or UN).
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What Is the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)? Immigration Reform and Control Act Definition The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) is an amendment to the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952. IRCA was introduced in 1986 to control the alarmingly high rates of illegal immigration.
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"Arrachera âa sensational cut""" Arrachera“a sensational cut” The arrachera is a beef cut that comes from the diaphragm of the cow. This meat is thick, a little bit harder than other cuts, of strong flavor and very juicy.
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Neonatal and Pediatric Health Puppies severely affected with this condition have also been described as “walrus puppies,” “water puppies,” or anasarca, which is a term used to describe severe, generalized edema. More mild cases typically involve one or more legs, most commonly the hind legs. The swelling starts near the toes and moves towards the body.
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What Is Rhabdomyosarcoma? What Is Rhabdomyosarcoma? Sarcomas are cancers that develop from connective tissues in the body, such as muscles, fat, bones, the linings of joints, or blood vessels. There are many types of sarcomas. Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a cancer made up of cells that normally develop into skeletal muscles. The body has 3 main types of muscles.
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Cortaderia selloana Cortaderia selloana, commonly known as pampas grass, is a flowering plant native to southern South America, including the Pampas after which it is named.It is a tall grass, growing in dense tussocks that can reach a height of 3 m (10 ft).The leaves are long and slender, 1–2 m (3 ft 3 in–6 ft 7 in) long, and 1 cm broad, with very sharp edges. The leaves are usually bluish-green, but can be silvery grey.he feathery flower head plumes, when dried, are widely used in flower arrangements and other ornamental displays. Several cultivars are available, including: ' 1 Albolineata' — a small cultivar which grows to only 2 m (6.6 ft) in height: The leaves are variegated, with yellow edges.
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Aristocracy This article is about a form of government. For a social class, see Aristocracy (class). Aristocracy (Greek ἀριστοκρατία aristokratía, from ἄριστος aristos excellent, and κράτος kratos power) is a form of government that places power in the hands of a small, privileged ruling class. The term derives from the Greek aristokratia, meaning rule of the best.
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Quantitative Sudomotor Axon Reflex Test (QSART) Quantitative Sudomotor Axon Reflex Test (QSART) is a test to evaluate the integrity of the postganglionic sudomotor system along the axon reflex to define the distribution of sweat loss.This is accomplished by the release of acetycholine into the skin which activates receptors on the eccrine sweat gland.he QSART is a test that measures the autonomic nerves that control sweating. The test is useful in assessing autonomic nervous system disorders, peripheral neuropathies and some types of pain disorders.
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- AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Sept. 29, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TESARO, Inc. (Nasdaq:TSRO), an oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company, presented initial data from a Phase 1 trial of TSR-011 today at the European Cancer Congress in Amsterdam.