What is the meaning of parenchyma?

Parenchyma

pəˈrɛŋkɪmə

The functional tissue of an organ as distinguished from the supporting and connective tissues 

De Winter’s Sign

What is De Winter's Sign?De Winter's sign is an electrocardiographic feature indicative of critical stenosis or occlusion of the Left Anterior Descending Artery (LAD).   Several expert authors consider De Winter's sign a STEMI equivalent. When a patient presents...

Ecchymosis

What is the meaning of ecchymosis?ɛkɪˈməʊsɪs A purplish discolouration of the skin that is caused by bleeding in the subcutaneous tissue. Bruising.  

FiO2

What is the meaning of FiO2?FiO2 FiO2 is the fraction of inspired oxygen. It is the concentration of oxygen in a gas mixture. Basically, it is a measure of the percentage of oxygen in the air delivered to the patient. For example, if the patient is breathing room air,...

Hyphema

What is the meaning of hyphema?haiˈfimə Hyphema is the medical condition of bleeding in the eye's anterior chamber between the iris and the cornea. Patients usually notice a loss or decrease in vision. The eye may also appear to have a reddish tinge or a small pool of...

Neonate

What is the meaning of Neonate?niːə(ʊ)neɪt  A newborn child (or other mammal). Especially one less than four weeks old.

PEEP

What is the meaning of PEEP?pēp PEEP is the acronym for positive end-expiratory pressure. It is the maintenance of positive pressure (above atmospheric) in the airways at the end of expiration. PEEP acts to distend distal alveoli, assuming there is no airway...

Wellen’s Syndrome

What is Wellen's Syndrome?Wellen's syndrome is the combination of   1. electrocardiographic changes indicative of critical proximal stenosis of the left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery 2. recent history of a probable ischemic event suggestive of...

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