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ICSH
ICSH Interstitial cell stimulating hormone; LH (luteninizing hormone).
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Cell
Fundamental structural unit of all life. The cell consists primarily of an outer plasma membrane, which separates it from the environment; the genetic material (DNA), which encodes heritable information for the maintainance of life; and the cytoplasm, a heterogeneous assemblage of ions, molecules, and fluid.
Hormone
A chemical substance formed in the body that is carried in the bloodstream to affect another part of the body; an example is thyroid hormone, produced by the thyroid gland in the neck, which affects growth, temperature regulation, metabolic rate, and other body functions.
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Isohemagglutinins
Antibodies to major red blood cell antigens present normally as a result of inapparent immunization by cross-reactive antigens in bacteria, food, etc.
Isotypes
Classes of antibody that differ in the constant region of their heavy chain (Fc portion); distinguishable also on the basis of reaction with antisera raised in another species. These differences also result in different biological activities of the antibodies.
Isotype switch
The shift of a B cell or its progeny from the secretion of antibody of one isotype or class of antibody with the same V regions but a different heavy- chain constant region and, hence, a different isotype (class switch).
IAG
Idiopathic adolescent gynecomastia, occurring in males The unilateral or bilateral abnormal development of breast tissue in adolescent males. Hormone therapy or breast reduction surgery is sometimes indicated.
Iatrogenic
Generated or induced by the physician; pertaining to physical or mental aliments or disease due to the actions of the physician, as in iatrogenic disease, the result of exposure to pathogens, toxins or injurious treatment or procedures by the physician, or from alarming or traumatizing diagnosis.
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Ictal
Pertaining to the period when an epileptic seizure or seizure-like attack takes place.
Ideation
In mental life, the collective representation of thoughts and ideas presently recognized, recalled from memory, or projected into the future, singly or in combination.
Identification
The process of becoming like someone as a sequel to assimilating or copying that person's activities, behavior, and reactions. The term is applied especially to the differentiation of G-I/R (gender identity/role).
Ideogogic
In sex therapy, treatment that involves discussion of ideas and the meaning of one's behavior to other people who are affected by it.
Idiographic
Specific to the self and unique to one's own biography.
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