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*[[Transport Proteins - Physiology#Co-Transporters|'''Antiporter''']] - A transport protein which is a member of the ATPase group. Transports two molecules in opposite directions.
*[[Transport Proteins - Physiology#Co-Transporters|'''Antiporter''']] - A transport protein which is a member of the ATPase group. Transports two molecules in opposite directions.
*[[Aquaporins of the Kidney and Water Homeostasis - Anatomy & Physiology|'''Aquaporin''']] - Family of membrane channel proteins which are very important in the movement of water from the nephron
*[[Aquaporins of the Kidney and Water Homeostasis - Anatomy & Physiology|'''Aquaporin''']] - Family of membrane channel proteins which are very important in the movement of water from the nephron
*'''Astrocytosis''' - Increased numbers of astrocytes (hyperplasia)
*'''Astrogliosis (or gliosis)''' - Increased numbers of glial fibers
*[[Atrial Natriuretic Peptide|'''Atrial Natriuretic Peptide''']] - This hormone is secreted from the atrial walls when blood volume is too high. It affects the renal handling of sodium and water.
*[[Atrial Natriuretic Peptide|'''Atrial Natriuretic Peptide''']] - This hormone is secreted from the atrial walls when blood volume is too high. It affects the renal handling of sodium and water.
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*'''Encephalo-''' - Of the Brain
*'''Encephalitis''' - Inflammation of the brain
*'''Epidermal collarettes''' - peeling edge of epithelium surrounding an ulcer or erosion
*'''Epidermal collarettes''' - peeling edge of epithelium surrounding an ulcer or erosion
*'''Erosion''' - superficial ulcer involvng only epidermis, heals without scarring
*'''Erosion''' - superficial ulcer involvng only epidermis, heals without scarring
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*'''Ganglioradiculitis''' - Inflammation of cranial and spinal ganglia and roots
*'''Gemistocytes''' - Highly reactive astrocytes with abundant pink cytoplasm and distinct cell borders
*'''Gemistocytic astrocytosis''' - Astrocytic hyperplasia in which gemistocytic forms predominate
*[[Glomerulus and Bowmans Capsule - Anatomy & Physiology#Function of the Renal Corpuscle|'''Glomerular Filtration Barrier''']] - This structure is responsible for the selective filtration of the blood in the glomerulus. It is made up of three layers.
*[[Glomerulus and Bowmans Capsule - Anatomy & Physiology#Function of the Renal Corpuscle|'''Glomerular Filtration Barrier''']] - This structure is responsible for the selective filtration of the blood in the glomerulus. It is made up of three layers.
*[[Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) - Physiology|'''Glomerular Filtration Rate''']] - The volume of fluid filtered from the capillaries into the bowmans capsule every minute.
*[[Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) - Physiology|'''Glomerular Filtration Rate''']] - The volume of fluid filtered from the capillaries into the bowmans capsule every minute.
*'''Hyperkeratosis''' - increased thickness of stratum spinosum
*'''Hyperkeratosis''' - increased thickness of stratum spinosum
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*'''Leptomeninges''' - Pia and arachnoid mater together
*'''Leuko-''' - Of the white matter
*'''Leukoencephalomalacia''' - Necrosis of the white matter of the brain
*'''Leukomyelomalacia''' - Necrosis of the white matter in the spinal cord
*'''Lichenification''' - thickeningof skin superficial layers with exaggerated crevices
*'''Lichenification''' - thickeningof skin superficial layers with exaggerated crevices
*[[Distal Tubule - Anatomy & Physiology#Juxtaglomerular Apparatus|'''Macula Densa''']] - This structure found in the wall of the distal tubule is involved in the regulation of GFR via [[Autoregulation of GFR - Anatomy and Physiology#Tubuloglomerular Feedback (TGF)|tubuloglomerular feedback]]
*[[Distal Tubule - Anatomy & Physiology#Juxtaglomerular Apparatus|'''Macula Densa''']] - This structure found in the wall of the distal tubule is involved in the regulation of GFR via [[Autoregulation of GFR - Anatomy and Physiology#Tubuloglomerular Feedback (TGF)|tubuloglomerular feedback]]
*'''Macule''' - circumscribed change in skin colour < 1cm in diameter
*'''Macule''' - circumscribed change in skin colour < 1cm in diameter
*'''Malacia''' - Necrosis
*'''Medullary Ray''' - Middle part of a renal lobule. Its a straight tube which a nephron drains into and it connects to a collecting duct. They are only in the renal cortex and its name refers to where it is heading not where it is located.
*'''Medullary Ray''' - Middle part of a renal lobule. Its a straight tube which a nephron drains into and it connects to a collecting duct. They are only in the renal cortex and its name refers to where it is heading not where it is located.
*[[Process of Micturition|'''Micturition''']] - Is the normal process of the passive storage and active voiding of urine
*[[Process of Micturition|'''Micturition''']] - Is the normal process of the passive storage and active voiding of urine
*'''Meningitis''' - Inflammation of the Meninges
*'''Meningo''' - Of the Meninges
*'''Meningoencephalitis''' - Inflammation of the brain and meninges
*'''Mesencephalon''' - Midbrain
*'''Metencephalon''' - Cerebellum and pons
*'''Myelencephalon''' - Medulla
*'''Myelitis''' - Inflammation of the Spinal Cord
*'''Myelo-''' - Of the spinal cord
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*'''Pachymeninges''' - Dura mater
*'''Papule''' - solid elevation of skin, <1cm in diameter
*'''Papule''' - solid elevation of skin, <1cm in diameter
*'''Parakeratosis''' - abnormal cornification, keratinocytes retain their nuclei
*'''Parakeratosis''' - abnormal cornification, keratinocytes retain their nuclei
*'''Patch''' - macule > 1cm in diameter
*'''Patch''' - macule > 1cm in diameter
*'''Plaque''' - flet topped swelling > 1cm in diameter
*'''Plaque''' - flet topped swelling > 1cm in diameter
*'''Polio-''' - Of the grey matter
*'''Polioencephalomalacia''' - Necrosis of the gray matter in the brain
*'''Poliomyelomalacia''' - Necrosis of the gray matter in the spinal cord
*'''Polyradiculoneuritis''' - Inflammation of multiple spinal or cranial nerve roots
*[[Kidney - Blood Pressure - Physiology#Pressure Diuresis|'''Pressure Diuresis''']] - Increasing blood pressure increases urinary output
*[[Kidney - Blood Pressure - Physiology#Pressure Diuresis|'''Pressure Diuresis''']] - Increasing blood pressure increases urinary output
*[[Kidney - Blood Pressure - Physiology#Pressure Natriuresis|'''Pressure Natriuresis''']] - When blood pressure is increased sodium reabsorption decreases. This helps to restore blood pressure back to normal
*[[Kidney - Blood Pressure - Physiology#Pressure Natriuresis|'''Pressure Natriuresis''']] - When blood pressure is increased sodium reabsorption decreases. This helps to restore blood pressure back to normal
*'''Pustule''' - small circumscribed elevation containing pus
*'''Pustule''' - small circumscribed elevation containing pus
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*'''Telencephalon''' - Cerebral hemispheres
*'''Telogen''' - resting phase of hair cycle
*'''Telogen''' - resting phase of hair cycle
*[[Glucose Homeostasis - Physiology#T Max and Splay|'''T-Max - Renal''']] - Is the point at which every nephron is running at full capacity of reabsorping glucose. After this point the glucose cocentration filtered and excreted increase linearly.
*[[Glucose Homeostasis - Physiology#T Max and Splay|'''T-Max - Renal''']] - Is the point at which every nephron is running at full capacity of reabsorping glucose. After this point the glucose cocentration filtered and excreted increase linearly.
*[[Vasa Recta - Anatomy & Physiology|'''Vasa Recta''']] - The blood vessels supplying the loop of henle
*[[Vasa Recta - Anatomy & Physiology|'''Vasa Recta''']] - The blood vessels supplying the loop of henle
*'''Vesicle''' - blister <1cm in diameter
*'''Vesicle''' - blister <1cm in diameter
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