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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
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*'''Astrocytosis''' - Increased numbers of astrocytes (hyperplasia)
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*'''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
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*'''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
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*'''Gemistocytes''' - Highly reactive astrocytes with abundant pink cytoplasm and distinct cell borders
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*'''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.
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*'''Hyperkeratosis''' - increased thickness of stratum spinosum  
 
*'''Hyperkeratosis''' - increased thickness of stratum spinosum  
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*'''Leptomeninges''' - Pia and arachnoid mater together
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*'''Leuko-''' - Of the white matter
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*'''Leukoencephalomalacia''' - Necrosis of the white matter of the brain
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*'''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
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*[[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
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*'''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
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*'''Meningitis''' - Inflammation of the Meninges
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*'''Meningo''' - Of the Meninges
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*'''Meningoencephalitis''' - Inflammation of the brain and meninges
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*'''Mesencephalon''' - Midbrain
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*'''Metencephalon''' - Cerebellum and pons
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*'''Myelencephalon''' - Medulla
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*'''Myelitis''' - Inflammation of the Spinal Cord
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*'''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
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*'''Patch''' - macule > 1cm in diameter
 
*'''Patch''' - macule > 1cm in diameter
 
*'''Plaque''' - flet topped swelling > 1cm in diameter
 
*'''Plaque''' - flet topped swelling > 1cm in diameter
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*'''Polio-''' - Of the grey matter
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*'''Polioencephalomalacia''' - Necrosis of the gray matter in the brain
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*'''Poliomyelomalacia''' - Necrosis of the gray matter in the spinal cord
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*'''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.
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*[[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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<big>[[WikiWords#A|'''Top''']]</big>
 
<big>[[WikiWords#A|'''Top''']]</big>
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==Pathology Words==
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*'''Encephalo-''' - Of the Brain
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*'''Meningo''' - Of the Meninges
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*'''Myelo-''' - Of the spinal cord
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*'''Leuko-''' - Of the white matter
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*'''Polio-''' - Of the grey matter
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*'''Encephalitis''' - Inflammation of the brain
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*'''Meningitis''' - Inflammation of the Meninges
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*'''Meningoencephalitis''' - Inflammation of the brain and meninges
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*'''Myelitis''' - Inflammation of the Spinal Cord
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*'''Ganglioradiculitis''' - Inflammation of cranial and spinal ganglia and roots
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*'''Polyradiculoneuritis''' - Inflammation of multiple spinal or cranial nerve roots
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*'''Malacia''' - Necrosis
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*'''Leukoencephalomalacia''' - Necrosis of the white matter of the brain
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*'''Leukomyelomalacia''' - Necrosis of the white matter in the spinal cord
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*'''Polioencephalomalacia''' - Necrosis of the gray matter in the brain
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*'''Poliomyelomalacia''' - Necrosis of the gray matter in the spinal cord
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*'''Astrocytosis''' - Increased numbers of astrocytes (hyperplasia)
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*'''Astrogliosis (or gliosis)''' - Increased numbers of glial fibers
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*'''Gemistocytes''' - Highly reactive astrocytes with abundant pink cytoplasm and distinct cell borders
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*'''Gemistocytic astrocytosis''' - Astrocytic hyperplasia in which gemistocytic forms predominate
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*'''Leptomeninges''' - Pia and arachnoid mater together
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*'''Pachymeninges''' - Dura mater
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*'''Telencephalon''' - Cerebral hemispheres
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*'''Diencephalon''' - 
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*'''Mesencephalon''' - Midbrain
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*'''Metencephalon''' - Cerebellum and pons
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*'''Myelencephalon''' - Medulla
 
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