In the developed world, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common cause of functional diarrhea.7,8. IBS is a complex of symptoms usually diagnosed by a process of elimination of other possible problems. There is cramping abdominal pain and altered bowel habit, either with diarrhea or constipation.7,8.
Pedipalp. The second pair of appendages for organisms in the subphylum Chelicerata (which include horseshoe crabs and arachnids). The chelicerae (first pair of appendages) and the pedipalps may be modified to perform a range of functions including food manipulation and sensing, locomotion, defense, and reproduction. Please contribute to this project, if you have more information about this term feel free to edit this page. This page was last modified on 27 May 2007, at 06:38.This page has been accessed 3,530 times. What links here | Related changes | Permanent link.
In biology, a pedigree is a diagram showing genetic relationships between members of a family. It is used to analyze patterns of inheritance for specific genetic... In biology, a pedigree is a diagram showing genetic relationships between members of a family. It is used to analyze patterns of inheritance for specific genetic traits. Analyzing a pedigree often allows determination of how a specific trait is passed down among members of a family. This analysis is useful in identifying potential risks for future offspring and the possibility of current members of the family developing a disease in the future. Pedigrees are also used by researchers attempting to identify specific genes causing human genetic disorders. The traditional symbol used for a male in pedigrees is a square shape.