DICTIONARY

Main fuel used by cells.  ATP, present in all cells, is formed when energy is released from food molecules during cell respiration. The energy in ATP is released when needed by the action of the enzyme triphosphatase. ATP is a compound ...

Mitochondria, also called “powerhouses of the cell,”  are microscopic cell organelles (structures) that contain enzymes for the aerobic stages of cell respiration and are the site of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production.

Added manifestations that develop with duration of celiac disease. Complications can affect physical, mental, and emotional derangement, disfigurement, and pain. Examples include obesity, short duration of breast feeding, gastric ulcer, atheroscleosis, stroke, cataracts, pneumonia, osteoporosis, and various malignancies.

Symptoms that have traditionally been considered to be the expected manifestations of celiac disease by which the diagnosis is made. Most patients with classic signs and symptoms visit their doctor because of nutritional deficiencies, anemia, weight loss, bloating, abdominal pain, ...

Those manifestations of celiac disease that are other than classic symptoms. Examples include urinary tract infection, joint pain, constipation, depression, headache, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), kidney stones, and gastric reflux.

Those manifestations of celiac disease that are other than classic symptoms. Examples include urinary tract infection, joint pain, constipation, depression, headache, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), kidney stones, and gastric reflux.

Symptoms that have traditionally been considered to be the expected manifestations of celiac disease by which the diagnosis is made. Most patients with classic signs and symptoms visit their doctor because of nutritional deficiencies, anemia, weight loss, bloating, abdominal pain, ...

Perception of sound such as ringing, buzzing, and roaring that does not exist in the environment but rather comes from within the ear itself.

Presenting complaint is the health problem for which the patient seeks medical services. A presenting feature is a sign or symptom that is part of the patient’s problem during the initial visit.

The larynx, also called voice box, is a muscular organ made up of nine cartilages located below the mouth at the upper end of the windpipe in the throat. It functions to produce speech and 

Body cavity where food is received and digestion is begun by tearing, grinding, and chewing it with the teeth while mixing with saliva to begin the chemical breakdown needed to dissolve, lubricate and dilute food for proper swallowing.

A series of steps to follow.

Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals used by the body for metabolism.

An organic compound found in plants and animals that is vital to the body and serves as a co-factor or co-enzyme to hasten or facilitate metabolic processes. Vitamins are not sources of energy and are not used as components of ...

An inorganic element or compound occurring in nature that is essential to the body.