Encyclopedia - Lymphatic System: Encyclopedia Ii - Lymphatic System - Lymphatic Circulation
The lymphatic system acts like a secondary circulatory system. Unlike the circulatory system, the lymphatic system is not closed and has ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lymphatic System: Encyclopedia Ii - Lymphatic System - Lymphatic Circulation
The lymphatic system acts as a secondary circulatory system. Unlike the circulatory system, the lymphatic system is not closed and has no...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lymphatic System: Encyclopedia Ii - Lymphatic System - Secondary Lymphoid Organs
The spleen, lymph nodes, and accessory lymphoid tissue are the secondary lymphoid organs. These organs contain a scaffolding that support...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cervix: Encyclopedia - Cervix
The cervix (from Latin "neck") is actually the lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina. It is c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lymphatic System: Encyclopedia Ii - Lymphatic System - Secondary Lymphoid Organs
The spleen, lymph nodes, and accessory lymphoid tissue are the secondary lymphoid organs. These organs contain a scaffolding that support...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cervix: Encyclopedia Ii - Cervix - Functionality
During orgasm, the cervix convulses and the external os dilates. Dr. R. Robin Baker and Dr. Mark A. Bellis, both at the University of Man...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Breast: Encyclopedia - Breast
The term breast, also known by the Latin mamma in anatomy, refers to the upper ventral region of an animal's torso, particularly that of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chylomicron: Encyclopedia - Chylomicron
Chylomicrons are large lipoprotein particles (having a diameter of 75 to 1,200nm) that are created by the absorptive cells of the small i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adenoid: Encyclopedia - Adenoid
Adenoids, or pharyngeal tonsils, are folds of lymphatic tissue covered by ciliated epithelium. They are found in the roof and posterior w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Circulatory System: Encyclopedia - Circulatory System
The circulatory system or cardiovascular system is the organ system which circulates blood around the body of most animals. Circulatory s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Immune System: Encyclopedia - Immune System
The immune system is the system of specialised cells and organs that protect an organism from outside biological influences. (Though in a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brain Tumor: Encyclopedia - Brain Tumor
A brain tumour is any intracranial mass created by an abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells either normally found in the brain itself...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Almanac: Encyclopedia - Almanac
ALMANAC is the name of a major breast cancer trial. It stands for "Axillary Lymphatic Mapping Against Nodal Axillary Clearance." This maj...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cervix: Encyclopedia Ii - Cervix - Anatomy
Cervix - Ectocervix. The portion projecting into the vagina is referred to as the portio vaginalis or ectocervix. On average, the ectoc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vessel: Encyclopedia - Vessel
Vessel can refer to any of the following: Vessel - Objects. Vessel (French vaisseau, from a rare Latin vascellum, diminutive of vas), ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Varicocele: Encyclopedia - Varicocele
Varicocele is a mass of enlarged veins in the scrotum that develops in the spermatic cord, which leads from the testicles (testes) up thr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tuberculosis: Encyclopedia - Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (commonly shortened to TB) is an infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which most commonly affects t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Breast: Encyclopedia Ii - Breast - Terminology
A brassiere (from French, lit: arm-holder) or bra is an item of women's underwear consisting of two cups that totally or partially cover ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Immune System: Encyclopedia Ii - Immune System - Disorders Of The Human Immune System
The most important function of the human immune system occurs at the cellular level of the blood and tissues. The lymphatic and blood cir...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Icd-9 Codes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Icd-9 Codes - 1. Infectious And Parasitic Diseases 001-139
List of ICD-9 codes - Intestinal infectious diseases 001-009. (001) Cholera (002) Typhoid and paratyphoid fevers (003) Other Salmonell...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Breast: Encyclopedia Ii - Breast - Function
The function of the mammary glands in female breasts is to nurture the young by producing milk, which emanates from the nipples during la...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Breast: Encyclopedia Ii - Breast - Terminology
A brassiere (from French, lit: arm-holder) or bra is an item of women's underwear consisting of two cups that totally or partially cover ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Breast: Encyclopedia Ii - Breast - Size Shape And Composition
Most of the human female breast is actually adipose tissue (fat) and connective tissue, rather than the mammary glands. There is naturall...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Breast: Encyclopedia Ii - Breast - Development
The development of a woman's breasts, during puberty, is caused by sex hormones, chiefly estrogen. This hormone has been demonstrated to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Breast: Encyclopedia Ii - Breast - Cultural Status
Historically, breasts were regarded as fertility symbols, due to the belief that milk is life-giving. Ancient statues of goddesses—so-c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Breast: Encyclopedia Ii - Breast - Disorders Of The Breasts
Breast - Infections and inflammations. Mastitis bacterial mastitis mastitis from milk engorgement mastitis of mumps subareolar mastit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Breast: Encyclopedia Ii - Breast - Anatomy Of The Female Breast
The breasts are covered by skin; each breast has one nipple surrounded by the areola. The areola is colored from pink to dark brown, hair...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Breast: Encyclopedia Ii - Breast - Anatomy Of The Female Breast
The breasts are covered by skin; each breast has one nipple surrounded by the areola. The areola is colored from pink to dark brown, hair...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Icd-9 Codes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Icd-9 Codes - 11. Complications Of Pregnancy Childbirth And The Puerperium 630-676
List of ICD-9 codes - ectopic and molar pregnancy 630-633. (630) Hydatidiform mole (631) Other abnormal product of conception (632) Ab...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Icd-10 Chapter I: Diseases Of The Circulatory System: Encyclopedia Ii - Icd-10 Chapter I: Diseases Of The Circulatory System - I00-i99 - Diseases Of The Circulatory System
ICD-10 Chapter I: Diseases of the circulatory system - I00-I02 Acute rheumatic fever. (I00) Rheumatic fever without mention of heart i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Icd-9 Codes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Icd-9 Codes - 12. Diseases Of The Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue 680-709
List of ICD-9 codes - infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue 680-686. (680) Carbuncle and furuncle (680.0) Boil, face (680.1) Boi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Icd-9 Codes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Icd-9 Codes - 13. Diseases Of The Musculoskeletal System And Connective Tissue 710-739
List of ICD-9 codes - arthropathies and related disorders 710-719. (710) Diffuse diseases of connective tissue (710.0) Systemic lupus...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Icd-9 Codes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Icd-9 Codes - 14. Congenital Anomalies 740-759
List of ICD-9 codes - congenital anomalies 740-759. (740) Anencephalus and similar anomalies (740.0) Anencephalus (741) Spina bifid...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lymphedema: Encyclopedia Ii - Lymphedema - Causes
Lymphedema may be inherited (primary) or caused by injury to the lymphatic vessels (secondary). It was most frequently seen after surgery...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Icd-9 Codes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Icd-9 Codes - 15. Certain Conditions Originating In The Perinatal Period 760-779
List of ICD-9 codes - maternal causes of perinatal morbidity and mortality 760-763. (760) Fetus or newborn affected by material condit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Icd-9 Codes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Icd-9 Codes - 16. Symptoms Signs And Ill-defined Conditions 780-799
List of ICD-9 codes - symptoms 780-789. (780) General symptoms (780.0) Alteration of consciousness (780.01) Coma, nondiabetic, nonhe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Icd-9 Codes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Icd-9 Codes - 17. Injury And Poisoning 800-999
List of ICD-9 codes - fracture of skull 800-804. (800) Fracture of vault of skull (801) Fracture of base of skull (802) Fracture of fa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lymphedema: Encyclopedia Ii - Lymphedema - Symptoms
When the lymphatic impairment becomes so great that the lymph fluid exceeds the lymphatic system's ability to transport it, an abnormal a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Icd-9 Codes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Icd-9 Codes - 3. Endocrine Nutritional And Metabolic Diseases And Immunity Disorders 240-279
List of ICD-9 codes - disorders of thyroid gland 240-246. (240) Simple and unspecified goiter (240.9) Goiter, unspec. (241) Nontoxi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Circulatory System: Encyclopedia Ii - Circulatory System - Types Of Circulatory Systems
Circulatory system - Open circulatory system. The circulatory system of arthropods (for example, a grasshopper) and most mollusks is op...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Icd-9 Codes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Icd-9 Codes - 4. Diseases Of The Blood And Blood-forming Organs 280-289
List of ICD-9 codes - diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs 280-289. (280) Iron deficiency anemias (280.0) Iron deficiency a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Circulatory System: Encyclopedia Ii - Circulatory System - History Of Discovery
The valves of the heart were discovered by a physician of the Hippocratean school around the 4th century BC. However their function was n...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Immune System: Encyclopedia Ii - Immune System - Structure
Most multicellular organisms possess an "innate immune system", generally comprising a set of germ-line encoded receptors to pathogens, t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Icd-9 Codes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Icd-9 Codes - 5. Mental Disorders 290-319
List of ICD-9 codes - psychoses 290-299. List of ICD-9 codes - organic psychotic conditions 290-294. (290) Senile and presenile orga...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Circulatory System: Encyclopedia Ii - Circulatory System - Closed Circulatory System
The circulatory systems of all vertebrates, as well as of annelids (for example, earthworms) and cephalopods (squids and octopuses) are c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Icd-9 Codes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Icd-9 Codes - 6. Diseases Of The Nervous System And Sense Organs 320-389
List of ICD-9 codes - inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system 320-326. (320) Bacterial meningitis (320.0) Meningitis, hem...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Icd-9 Codes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Icd-9 Codes - 7. Diseases Of The Circulatory System 390-459
List of ICD-9 codes - acute rheumatic fever 390-392. (390) Rheumatic fever without mention of heart involvement (391) Rheumatic fever ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Circulatory System: Encyclopedia Ii - Circulatory System - Open Circulatory System
An open circulatory system is an arrangement of internal transport present in some invertebrates like mollusks and arthropods in which ci...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Icd-9 Codes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Icd-9 Codes - 9. Diseases Of The Digestive System 520-579
List of ICD-9 codes - diseases of oral cavity salivary glands and jaws 520-529. (520) Disorders of tooth development and eruption (521...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Circulatory System: Encyclopedia Ii - Circulatory System - Closed Circulatory System
The main organs of the circulatory system is the heart, the blood, and the blood vessels. The circulatory systems of all vertebrates, as ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Icd-9 Codes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Icd-9 Codes - 10. Diseases Of The Genitourinary System 580-629
List of ICD-9 codes - nephritis nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis 580-589. (580) Acute glomerulonephritis (580.9) Glomerulonephritis, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Circulatory System: Encyclopedia Ii - Circulatory System - History Of Discovery
The valves of the heart were discovered by a physician of the Hippocratean school around the 4th century BC. However their function was n...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Circulatory System: Encyclopedia Ii - Circulatory System - Closed Circulatory System
The circulatory systems of all vertebrates, as well as of annelids (for example, earthworms) and cephalopods (squid and octopus) are clos...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tnm: Encyclopedia Ii - Tnm - Broad Outline
Each tumor has its own TNM classification. Not all tumors have TNM classifications, but most do. For instance, there is no TNM classifica...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Immune System: Encyclopedia Ii - Immune System - Pharmacology
Despite high hopes, there are no medications that directly increases the activity of the immune system. Various forms of medication that ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Immunology: Encyclopedia Ii - Immunology - Histological Examination Of The Immune System
Even before the concept of immunity (from immunis, Latin for "exempt") was developed, numerous early physicians characterised organs that...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pleural Effusion: Encyclopedia Ii - Pleural Effusion - Causes
Pleural effusion can result from reasons such as: Cancer, including lung cancer or breast cancer Infection such as pneumonia or tubercul...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lymphoma: Encyclopedia Ii - Lymphoma - Prevalence
According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, lymphomas account for about five percent of all cases of cancer in the United States...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Skin Cancer: Encyclopedia Ii - Skin Cancer - Prognosis
Minor surface skin cancers are readily treatable by simple surgery, but if the cancer is allowed to grow then it will penetrate through t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Icd-9 Codes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Icd-9 Codes - 2. Neoplasms 140-239
Excellent overview here of primary/secondary/in situ/benign List of ICD-9 codes - malignant neoplasm of lip oral cavity and pharynx 140-...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tourniquet: Encyclopedia Ii - Tourniquet - When To Use A Tourniquet
A tourniquet should be applied only when other methods were tried and failed to stop life-threatening bleeding. A tourniquet could be use...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Icd-9 Codes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Icd-9 Codes - 8. Diseases Of The Respiratory System 460-519
List of ICD-9 codes - acute respiratory infections 460-466. (460) Acute nasopharyngitis (common cold) (461) Acute sinusitis (461.0) S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krukenberg Tumor: Encyclopedia Ii - Krukenberg Tumor - Pathogenesis
There is some debate over the exact mechanism of metastasis of the tumour cells from the stomach, appendix or colon to the ovaries; class...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Malignant Melanoma: Encyclopedia Ii - Malignant Melanoma - Prognostic Factors
Features that affect prognosis are tumor thickness in millimeters (Breslow's depth), depth related to skin structures (Clark level), type...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Peter J. Brennan: Encyclopedia Ii - Peter J. Brennan - Later Years
Peter Brennan returned to his union positions in March 1975 and eventually retired in 1992. By that stage, construction unions under his ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Lonsdale Method Of Lymphatic Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Lonsdale Method Of Lymphatic Massage
LONSDALE METHOD OF LYMPHATIC MASSAGE This technique offers a unique integration of osteopathic visceral manipulation, using both deep ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chromotherapy: Encyclopedia - Chromotherapy
Chromotherapy, sometimes called colour therapy or colourology, is an alternative medicine method. It is claimed that a therapist trained ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gland: Encyclopedia - Gland
A gland is an organ in an animal's body that synthesizes a substance for release such as hormones, often into the bloodstream (endocrine ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Marma Therapy: Alternative Health Dictionary On Marma Therapy
marma therapy (Ayurvedic lymphatic massage, Ayurvedic massage, marma technique): A form of massage that stimulates marmas - 107 vital,...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Lymphasizing: Alternative Health Dictionary On Lymphasizing
Lymphasizing (The Art of Lymphatic System Activation, The Art of Lymphasizing, The Fine Art of Lymphasizing, The Science of Lymphasizi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Lymph Drainage Therapy: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Lymph Drainage Therapy
LYMPH DRAINAGE THERAPY Lymph Drainage Therapy is unique in that healthcare professionals learn how to palpate the lymphatic flow. As t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Integrative Acupressure: Alternative Health Dictionary On Integrative Acupressure
integrative acupressure: Form of acupressure whose chief distinction is a technique called acupressure lymphatic release.   (Se...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Outer Healing: Alternative Health Dictionary On Outer Healing
outer healing: detoxification and Rebuilding through breathwork, diet, feng shui, Hands-on-Healing (see bodywork), herbs, Lymphatic Th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Manual Lymphatique Drainage (mld): Holistic Health Therapy Dictionary On Manual Lymphatique Drainage (mld)
Manual Lymphatique Drainage (MLD): In addition to the relaxation which it gets, this technique of massage reactivates the flow of the ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage Therapy: Health And Healing Dictionary On Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy The manipulation of the superficial tissues of the human body in order to promote deep relaxation, and release tension...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Integrative Bodywork: Natural Health Dictionary On Integrative Bodywork
Integrative bodywork: A variety of massage therapies, bodywork techniques and energy therapies used to assist the healing process. Tec...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ayurvedic Treatment: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Ayurvedic Treatment, Ayurvedic Massage
Ayurvedic Treatment and Massage: Massage techniques include: Abhyanga- individually prepared herbal-oil massage that deeply penetrat...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bodywork: Natural Health Therapy Dictionary On Bodywork
BODYWORK: The term bodywork refers to therapies such as massage, deep tissue manipulation, movement awareness, and energy balancing, w...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Lypposage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Lypposage
LYPPOSAGE Developed by Charles W. Wiltsie III, lypossage is a combination of manual deep-tissue massage, lymphatic drainage, and the p...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Manual Lymph Drainage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Manual Lymph Drainage
MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE The strokes applied in manual lymph drainage are intended to stimulate the movement of the lymphatic fluids in o...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Belavi: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Belavi
BELAVI A series of massage techniques using acupressure points, lymphatic drainage strokes, and facial massage strokes, Belavi’ ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Endermologie: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Endermologie
ENDERMOLOGIE Endermologie utilizes a computerized machine that massages tissues under suction to improve blood flow and lymphatic drai...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage Therapy: Alternative Medicine Dictionary Ii On Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy: Based on the idea that touch is read through the skin and can produce a sense of physical and emotional well-being. I...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Osteopathic Medicine: Natural Health Therapy Dictionary On Osteopathic Medicine
OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE: Osteopathic medicine is very similar to chiropractic, with one important exception.   Osteopaths focus mor...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shiatsu: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Shiatsu
SHIATSU Developed in Japan, shiatsu is a finger-pressure technique utilizing the traditional acupuncture points of Oriental healing. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Neuromuscular Therapy: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Neuromuscular Therapy
NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY This comprehensive program of soft-tissue manipulation balances the body’s central nervous system with the...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Reflexology: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Reflexology
REFLEXOLOGY Based on an ancient Chinese therapy, reflexology involves manipulation of specific reflex areas in the foot, hands, and ea...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Body Work: Natural Health Dictionary Ii On Body Work
Body Work: Manipulative and body-based practices focus primarily on the structures and systems of the body, including the bones and jo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mesenchyme: Oceanography Dictionary - Mesenchyme
  Definition and meaning of mesenchyme:   mesenchyme - in cnidarians, a primitive "connective tissue" located ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Villus: Oceanography Dictionary - Villus
  Definition and meaning of villus:   villus - a small, fingerlike or hairlike projection of the small intestinal wall t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Spleen: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Spleen
Spleen One of the abdominal viscera, located on the left side just below the diaphragm. In medicine, it has been variously studied as ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ear Candling/: Holistic Health Dictionary I On Ear Candling, Ear Coning
EAR CANDLING/EAR CONING Is an ancient technique of creating a long cone or funnel usually out of cotton muslin, which has been soaked ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chi Nei Tsang: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Chi Nei Tsang
CHI NEI TSANG This technique was created by a Taoist monk several thousand years ago in the mountain monasteries of China. In order fo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Blood: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Blood
Blood The vital fluid circulating through the heart, arteries, and veins, supplying nutritive materials to all parts of the body, and ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Quick Links To Archives Related To Alternative Health Dictionary C
  Popular archives related to Alternative Health Ayurveda, Chakra, Aura, Kundalini, Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, Spiritual Growth...   » Read the article

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