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Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1, a member of the serine protease inhibitor (serpin) superfamily, is the principal inhibitor to tissue-type plasminogen activator and urokinase-type plasminogen activator. Elevated plasma PAI-1 levels,...
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Caring for a patient by maintaining the best quality of remaining life. Also offering support and guidance to the patient and family. Care given to improve the quality of life of patients who have a serious or life-threatening disease. The goal of palliative care is...
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Loss of function. A general term most often used to describe severe or complete loss of muscle strength due to motor system disease from the level of the cerebral cortex to the muscle fiber. This term may also occasionally refer to a loss of sensory function....
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A gland located behind the stomach that secretes digestive (pancreatic) juice into the intestines. The gland also produces insulin and glucagon. A glandular organ located in the abdomen that produces pancreatic juices, which contain enzymes that aid in digestion; and...
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Radiographic demonstration of the pancreatic ducts, after injection of radiopaque material into the distal duct. Radiographic visualization of the pancreatic ducts after injection of contrast material into the pancreas
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Loss of all pituitary hormones. Can be a devastating potentially life threatening situation. May be partial or complete. May involve one or more anterior pituitary hormones. Symptoms are often related to the deficiencies of the target gland hormones.
