Archaea, or primordial bacteria, are cellular life forms in addition to the other groups of bacteria and eukaryotes. In the late 1970s, the archaea were described and classified as a distinct group by microbiologists Carl Woese and George Fox. What are archaea? Archaea are single-celled organisms that possess DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) in the form of … Archaea: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Arcitumomab is a drug used for diagnosis in cancer medicine. Approximately 95 percent of all colorectal cancers can be diagnosed by intravenous administration of arcitumomab in an imaging procedure. This approach is necessary in part because colorectal cancer is usually very difficult to diagnose in any other way. This is because this type of cancer … Arcitumomab: Effects, Uses & Risks
Fire bean, a legume, belongs to the butterfly family. Other familiar names include beetle bean or showy bean. Originating in the humid mountain valleys of Central America, the name of the fire bean results from the usually fiery red flowers. This is what you should know about the fire bean Originally from the humid mountain … Fire Bean: Intolerance & Allergy
Malignant colorectal tumors occupy an inglorious top position in industrialized countries: They rank third among cancers in both men and women. In 2018, 1.8 million people worldwide had colorectal cancer. Almost all malignant neoplasms originate from the glandular tissue of the mucosa of the colon (adenocarcinoma); cancer of the small intestine is very rare. Where … Colorectal Cancer
Primary sclerosing cholangitis refers to chronic inflammation of the bile ducts. It causes scarring hardening, resulting in narrowing of the bile ducts. What is primary sclerosing cholangitis? Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a specific type of cholangitis (bile duct inflammation). It is classified as an autoimmune disease. As part of the disease, affected individuals suffer … Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Retraction is the shrinking or retraction of a tissue, organ, or other anatomical structure. Physiologically, for example, maternal tissues contract during child birth to allow passage of the pushing head. The concept of retraction is also relevant pathophysiologically, for example, retraction of the nipple in carcinoma in situ. What is retraction? Retraction is, for example, … Retraction: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Oncology refers to the scientific and medical discipline that deals with tumor diseases, i.e. cancer. It involves both basic research and the clinical subfields of prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of cancer. What is oncology? Oncology refers to the scientific and medical specialty that deals with tumor diseases, or cancer. Oncology is the … Oncology: Treatment, Effects & Risks
The human digestive system is constantly in motion. This is necessary to transport absorbed substances in the body to the organs. Peristalsis in this context refers to the muscular activity of the hollow organs in the body that serve this digestion. A distinction can be made between forward and backward peristalsis. What is peristalsis? Hollow … Peristalsis: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Annual mugwort is a medicinal plant of the genus Artemisia in the composite family. The Latin name of the plant is Artemisia annua and is composed of the name of the Greek goddess of hunting and forest Artemis and the Latin term annus – German “year”-. Occurrence and cultivation of the annual mugwort. Annual mugwort … Annual Mugwort: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
The term carcinoma is a medical term: more precisely, it comes from pathology and describes a certain type of malignant tumor. In this respect, it is also beneficial for affected patients to understand the word and to have an overview of the associated problems and treatment approaches. Of course, every tumor is different; a lung … Carcinoma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The term wheat refers to various plants from the sweet grass family. Cultivated is usually soft wheat. What you should know about wheat Wheat provides some micronutrients such as calcium or magnesium. The grain also contains a lot of energy in the form of carbohydrates. As a result, it satiates quite quickly. Common wheat is … Wheat: Intolerance & Allergy
Diosgenin is a so-called phytohormone, which is found in particular in the yam root. In humans, a variety of positive effects of diosgenin have been observed. Due to its structure similar to steroid hormones in humans, it is also used to synthesize sex hormones and cortisone. What is diosgenin? Diosgenin is a so-called phytohormone, which … Diosgenin: Effects, Uses & Risks
