Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC, aka consumptive coagulopathy) is widespread activation of the clotting cascade, causing blood clots to form in the small blood vessels throughout the body. Pathophysiology This causes compromise of...

Spiral fracture (aka torsion fracture) is a bone fracture where torque (i.e. rotating force) is applied along the axis of a bone. Cause Often occurs when the body is in motion while...

Cyst is a nodule (non fluid-filled, 5-10mm) that has expressible material, such as liquid, semi-sold or solid material, inside. [img]cyst.jpg[/img] Classification Benign (dysfunction) tumors, due to plugged ducts or other natural body outlets...

Beta2-adrenergic agonists are drugs that act on the beta2-adrenergic receptor. [faq]What are beta agonists? It's a drug that acts on a receptor, that is usually activated by adrenaline. It does things like...

Coombs test (aka antiglobulin test, AGT) are 2 blood tests used in immunohematology. [faq]Coombs test, has that got anything to do with honeycombs ;P? Not really ;). Another name for it is...

Antimicrobial is an agent that kills microorganisms, or inhibits their growth. Categories Antimicrobials can be either: Microbicidal, which kill microbes Microbiostatic, which inhibit their growth Antimicrobials are grouped according to the microorganisms they act primarily...

Apex beat (aka lateral ictus cordis, point of maximum impulse, apical impulse) is the furthest most point outwards (lateral) and downards (inferiorly) from the sternum, at which the cardiac impulse...

Antidepressants are used to Tx clinical depression, as well as anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, ADHD, and various other psychiatric diseases. Classification The major classes include: SSRI's (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) SNRI's (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) TCA's...

Antacid is a substance which neutralizes stomach acidity, which in turn relieves heartburn. It contains alkaline ions that directly neutralize stomach gastric acid. Examples include: Alka-Seltzer Andrews antacid Brioschi Equate Maalox Milk of magnesia Pepto-Bismol Rennie Rolaids Tums Mylanta Eno Gaviscon Droxygel Gelusil Quick-Eze

Antipsychotics are used to Tx psychosis, in particular, schizophrenia. They can also be used to Tx acute mania, agitation, bipolar disorder, autism, major depressive disorder, and so forth. MOA Both generations block...