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*'''Affinity chromatography''' - a chromatogrphic method based on the highly specific reactions of antigen and antibody. Mainly used for the extraction of monospecific (polyclonal) antibodies and the depletion of cross-reacting antibodies  

*'''Affinity chromatography''' - a chromatogrphic method based on the highly specific reactions of antigen and antibody. Mainly used for the extraction of monospecific (polyclonal) antibodies and the depletion of cross-reacting antibodies  

*'''Agar gel immunodiffusion''' - see Ouchterlony double immuno diffusion

*'''Agar gel immunodiffusion''' - see Ouchterlony double immuno diffusion

*'''Alopecia''' - abscence of hair in an area where it is normally present

*'''Alopecia''' - abscence of hair in an area where it is normally present

*'''Anaemia''' - decreased levels of one or more of the following: red blood cell concentration, haematocrit or haemoglobin concentration.

*'''[[Anaemia]]''' - decreased levels of one or more of the following: red blood cell concentration, haematocrit or haemoglobin concentration.

*'''Anagen''' - growth phase of hair cycle  

*'''Anagen''' - growth phase of hair cycle  

*[[Aldosterone| '''Aldosterone''']] - Adrenocortical hormone that promotes the retention of sodium and excretion of potassium in the duct

*[[Aldosterone| '''Aldosterone''']] - Adrenocortical hormone that promotes the retention of sodium and excretion of potassium in the duct

*'''Direct life-cycle''' - no intermediate host

*'''Direct life-cycle''' - no intermediate host

*'''Diuresis''' - An increased production of Urine

*'''Diuresis''' - An increased production of Urine

*[[The Effects of Diuretics on the Kidneys - Anatomy & Physiology|'''Diuretic''']] - A drug which acts on the tubule to reduce the reabsorption of water and thus increases urine volume

*[[Diuretics Effects on Kidneys - Anatomy & Physiology|'''Diuretic''']] - A drug which acts on the tubule to reduce the reabsorption of water and thus increases urine volume

*'''Dot histogram''' - Statistical chart used for plotting continuous, quantitative, univariate data, showing frequency distribution against a range of parameters

*'''Dot histogram''' - Statistical chart used for plotting continuous, quantitative, univariate data, showing frequency distribution against a range of parameters

*'''Dot plot''' - Statistical chart used for plotting continuous, quantitative, univariate data, each result being displayed as a dot in a two dimentional chart

*'''Dot plot''' - Statistical chart used for plotting continuous, quantitative, univariate data, each result being displayed as a dot in a two dimentional chart

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*'''Natriuresis''' - Abnormal amounts of sodium loss in the urine

*'''Natriuresis''' - Abnormal amounts of sodium loss in the urine

*[[The Nephron - Anatomy & Physiology|'''Nephron''']] - The functional unit of the kidney consisting of the renal corpuscule and renal tubule.

*[[:Category:Nephron|'''Nephron''']] - The functional unit of the kidney consisting of the renal corpuscule and renal tubule.

*'''Nodule''' - Large, cicumscibed solid elevation usually extending into deeper layers

*'''Nodule''' - Large, cicumscibed solid elevation usually extending into deeper layers

*'''Nymph''' - immature stage in the life-cycle morphologically similar to the adult

*'''Nymph''' - immature stage in the life-cycle morphologically similar to the adult

*'''Predilection site''' - parasites establish at a particular anatomical site ot in a particular tissue

*'''Predilection site''' - parasites establish at a particular anatomical site ot in a particular tissue

*'''Prepatent period''' - time from infection of the host to the appearance of eggs or larvae in faeces, blood or urine

*'''Prepatent period''' - time from infection of the host to the appearance of eggs or larvae in faeces, blood or urine

*[[Kidney - Blood Pressure - Anatomy & Physiology#Pressure Diuresis|'''Pressure Diuresis''']] - Increasing blood pressure increases urinary output

*[[Kidney Control of Blood Pressure - Anatomy & Physiology#Pressure Diuresis|'''Pressure Diuresis''']] - Increasing blood pressure increases urinary output

*[[Kidney - Blood Pressure - Anatomy & Physiology#Pressure Natriuresis|'''Pressure Natriuresis''']] - When blood pressure is increased sodium reabsorption decreases. This helps to restore blood pressure back to normal

*[[Kidney Control of Blood Pressure - Anatomy & Physiology#Pressure Natriuresis|'''Pressure Natriuresis''']] - When blood pressure is increased sodium reabsorption decreases. This helps to restore blood pressure back to normal

*'''Pruritis''' - intense and persistent itching

*'''Pruritis''' - intense and persistent itching

*'''Pustule''' - small circumscribed elevation containing pus

*'''Pustule''' - small circumscribed elevation containing pus

*'''Renal Clearance''' - Is dependant on glomerular filtration rate and demonstrates the kidneys ability to remove a compound from the blood.

*'''Renal Clearance''' - Is dependant on glomerular filtration rate and demonstrates the kidneys ability to remove a compound from the blood.

*[[Glomerular Apparatus and Filtration - Anatomy & Physiology|'''Renal Corpuscule''']] - Consists of the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule, a single layer of epithelial cells (podocytes) resting on a basement membrane.

*[[Glomerular Apparatus and Filtration - Anatomy & Physiology|'''Renal Corpuscule''']] - Consists of the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule, a single layer of epithelial cells (podocytes) resting on a basement membrane.

*[[Macroscopic Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology#Common Anatomy|'''Renal Lobe''']] - A multipyramidal kidney has several lobes each consisting of a renal pyramid and the piece of cortex above it.  A unipyramidal kidney only has one of these

*[[Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology#Common Anatomy|'''Renal Lobe''']] - A multipyramidal kidney has several lobes each consisting of a renal pyramid and the piece of cortex above it.  A unipyramidal kidney only has one of these

*[[Macroscopic Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology#Common Anatomy|'''Renal Lobule''']] - Groups of these make up a renal lobe.  It is a collective name for a group of nephrons draining into a single medullary ray which in turn drains into a collecting duct

*[[Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology#Common Anatomy|'''Renal Lobule''']] - Groups of these make up a renal lobe.  It is a collective name for a group of nephrons draining into a single medullary ray which in turn drains into a collecting duct

*[[Macroscopic Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology#Common Anatomy|'''Renal Pyramid''']] - Visible grossly this is the region of the medulla which appears triangular in cross section.  They are actually cone shaped and the pointed part which faces towards the renal pelvis is termed the apex and the part against the cortex the base.

*[[Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology#Common Anatomy|'''Renal Pyramid''']] - Visible grossly this is the region of the medulla which appears triangular in cross section.  They are actually cone shaped and the pointed part which faces towards the renal pelvis is termed the apex and the part against the cortex the base.

*[[Reabsorption and Secretion Along the Proximal Tubule - Anatomy & Physiology#Glucose#Filtration and Reabsorption|'''Renal Threshold''']] - The concentration at which glucose begins to appear in the urine

*[[Reabsorption and Secretion Along the Proximal Tubule - Anatomy & Physiology#Glucose#Filtration and Reabsorption|'''Renal Threshold''']] - The concentration at which glucose begins to appear in the urine

*[[Kidney Endocrine Function - Anatomy & Physiology#Renin|'''Renin''']] - A proteolytic enzyme synthesised in the kidney that plays a role in the regulation of  blood pressure via the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.

*[[Kidney Endocrine Function - Anatomy & Physiology#Renin|'''Renin''']] - A proteolytic enzyme synthesised in the kidney that plays a role in the regulation of  blood pressure via the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.