v Archives

Fingerlike projections of the cellular membrane that line the small intestine and are primarily…

Usually refers to polyvinylchloride (PVC). Resin used as a rubber substitute (e.g. as gloves)…

An agent that renders viruses non-infective.

Degree of pathogenicity (potential of a given microorganism to cause disease in a specific…

A microorganism that can cause an infection and that needs a host (human, animal…

Plural of viscus; internal organs of the body (e.g., heart, lungs, intestines).

Pain that results from the activation of nociceptors of the thoracic, pelvic, or abdominal…

Measurement of the resistance of a fluid to flow when a force is applied.

Of or pertaining to a position toward the belly, or, in humans, the anterior…

A subset of HAP; a nosocomial pneumonia that develops in patients after they have…

Surgical incision in the vein (e.g. to perform angioplasty).

A blood vessel that carries blood low in oxygen content from the body, back…