by Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Updated June 13, 2014. Definition: A molecular orbital is an orbital or wavefunction of a molecule's electron. Electrons around a molecule can be associated with more than one atom and are often expressed as a combination of atomic orbitals.
Hereditary angioedema is a disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of severe swelling (angioedema). The most common areas of the body to develop swelling are the limbs, face, intestinal tract, and airway. Minor trauma or stress may trigger an attack, but swelling often occurs without a known trigger.
Approach Considerations. Farkas advised that management of hereditary angioedema (HAE) in pediatric patients differs in many respects, is different from the management of adults. He recommends prompt control of edematous attacks, short-term prophylaxis, and intermittent therapy as the primary means for the management of pediatric HAE.