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ACTH |
Andrenocorticotropic hormone (aka corticotropin) Released from anterior pituitary gland Regulates cortisol levels |
Andrenocorticotropic hormone |
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Dyspnea |
Shortness of breath Difficult or laboured breathing |
Breathing symptom |
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Distal |
Situated away from the centre of the body or point of attachment |
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ADH |
Antidiuretic hormone |
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Paraneoplastic syndrome (L17) |
Rare disorders that are triggered by an altered immune system response to a neoplasm. Symptoms (may be endocrine, neuromuscular or musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, cutaneous, hematologic, gastrointestinal, renal, or miscellaneous) result from substances produced by the tumor and occur remotely from the tumor itself. |
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cor-pulmonale |
An alteration in the structure and function of the right ventricle caused by a primary disorder of the respiratory system. Can cause right-sided heart failure. (Pulmonary hypertension is the common link between lung dysfunction and the heart in cor pulmonale) |
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hypercapnia |
Increase in blood CO2 levels usually caused by acute respiratory failure from conditions such as asthma and obstructive pulmonary disease Will rapidly cause intracellular acidosis can lead to seizures and death if acute and untreated. |
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alpha1-antitrypsin (a1-AT) |
Enzyme that normally inhibits the activity of proteases (such as elastase) released from neutrophils during inflammation
Some individuals are predisposed to emphysema due to a genetic deficiency of this enzyme or by smoking which reduces the enzyme's effeciency |
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