... twin to the umbilical vein ofthe other. This abnormal connectioncan cause serious complications including loss of the pregnancy. GALE ENCYCLOPEDIAOFGENETIC DISORDERS 7Acardia The GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA ... activity. Theseindividuals have no symptoms of AKU. However, theyare carriers of AKU and can pass the gene on to their off-spring.All ofthe offspring of two parents with AKU willinherit the disorder. ... somefeminization. The degree of severity is a direct result of the degree of severity ofthegenetic alteration in the androgen receptor and resulting amount of functionalandrogen receptor. The internal...
... visual center ofthe brain (the visual cortex) at the back ofthe head. The visual cortex sends instruction to the eyebased on whether the object of vision is near or farand whether the surrounding ... influence ofthe ciliarybody, the lens further bends and directs the incominglight back to the retina. There it is received and trans-ferred through the optic nerve at the back ofthe eye to the ... painin the upper body, the ‘‘LI4’’ point is recommended.It is located in the web between the thumb and indexfinger, on the back ofthe hand. Using the thumb andindex finger ofthe other hand,...
... imply endorse-ment ofthe editors or publisher. Errorsbrought to the attention ofthe publisher andverified to the satisfaction ofthe publisher willbe corrected in future editions.This title ... deficiency.Diagnosis The diagnosis of dermatitis is made on the basis of how the rash looks and its location. The doctor mayscrape off a small piece of affected skin for microscopicexamination or direct the ... hydrocephalus GALE ENCYCLOPEDIAOF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2597DementiaGEAM - D to K 10/11/04 3:23 PM Page 597 GALE ENCYCLOPEDIAOF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2VCONTENTSList of Entries viiAbout the Encyclopedia...
... media ofthe normal eye andresulting in the focusing of images on the retina.Refractive power The degree of refraction of aneye.Strabismus—Failure ofthe two eyes to direct theirgaze at the ... partici-pants may find themselves becoming more mindful of their breathing patterns, the repetition of their footfalls,and the reorientation ofthe entire body that occurs asthey move through the circular ... fatty acids. The body’shighest concentration of lecithin is found in the vital or-gans, where it makes up about 30% ofthe dry weight of the brain and nearly two-thirds ofthe fat in the liver.General...
... symptomsOne ofthe reasons for the ongoing difficulty in clas-sifying schizophrenic disorders is incomplete under-standing of their causes. It is thought that these disorders are the end result of a ... heat. The silky nature of the solution further reduces the separation between the floater’s skin and its surroundings, so that the bodyseems to gradually disappear. The combined elements of the ... number of areas on the body, including the back, chest, palms, and soles of the feet. All ofthe study participants treated with the scallion mixture recovered in a day or two. One applica-tion of...
... theory.Core The molten center ofthe earth.Crust The outermost layer ofthe earth, situatedover the mantle and divided into continental andoceanic crust.Dip The angle of inclination (measured from the horizontal) ... quits changing, the Faraday ef-fect disappears. GALE ENCYCLOPEDIAOF SCIENCE 31577Faraday effect The GaleEncyclopediaof Science, Third Edition has been designed with ease of use and ready ... regulationTenrecsTeratogenTermTermitesTernsTerracingTerritorialityTetanusTetrahedronTextilesThalidomideTheoremThermal expansionThermochemistryThermocoupleThermodynamicsThermometerThermostatThistleThoracic surgeryThripsThrombosisThrushesThunderstormTides GALE ENCYCLOPEDIAOF SCIENCE...
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