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Corvus brachyrhynchos

Taxonomy: AnimaliaChordataAvesPasseriformesCorvidaeCorvusCorvus brachyrhynchos
Lifespan: 20 years Source: HAGR:AnAge
Corvus brachyrhynchos
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Pubmed Neurodegenerative Diseases Neurodegenerative disease is a condition in which cells of the brain and spinal cord are lost. The brain and spinal cord are composed of neurons that do different functions such as controlling movements, processing sensory information, and making decisions. Cells of the brain and spinal cord are not readily regenerated en masse, so excessive damage can be devastating. Neurodegenerative diseases result from deterioration of neurons or their myelin sheath which over time will lead to dysfunction and disabilities resulting from this. Wikipedia
Pubmed Syndrome A set of symptoms or conditions that occur together and suggest the presence of a certain disease or an increased chance of developing the disease. GHR - Glossary
Pubmed Lentivirus Infections Infection by lentivirus. Lentivirus is a genus of slow viruses of the Retroviridae family, characterized by a long incubation period. Wikipedia
Pubmed Genital Diseases, Male Pathological processes involving the male reproductive tract. MeSH Definition
Pubmed HIV Infections Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), a condition in humans in which the immune system begins to fail, leading to life-threatening opportunistic infections. Previous names for the virus include human T-lymphotropic virus-III (HTLV-III), lymphadenopathy-associated virus (LAV), and AIDS-associated retrovirus (ARV). Wikipedia
Pubmed Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral Viral diseases which are transmitted or propagated by sexual conduct. Wikipedia
Pubmed Hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity refers to undesirable (damaging, discomfort-producing and sometimes fatal) reactions produced by the normal immune system. Hypersensitivity reactions require a pre-sensitized (immune) state of the host. The four-group classification was expounded by P. H. G. Gell and Robin Coombs in 1963. Wikipedia
Pubmed Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes In medicine, immunodeficiency (or immune deficiency) is a state in which the immune system's ability to fight infectious disease is compromised or entirely absent. Most cases of immunodeficiency are acquired (secondary) but some people are born with defects in the immune system, or primary immunodeficiency. Transplant patients take medications to suppress their immune system as an anti-rejection measure. A person who has an immunodeficiency of any kind is said to be immunocompromised. An immunocompromised person may be particularly vulnerable to opportunistic infections, in addition to normal infections that could affect everyone. Wikipedia
Pubmed Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Tumors or cancer of the gastrointestinal tract. MeSH Definition
Pubmed Cross Infection Any infection which a patient contracts in a health-care institution. MeSH Definition
Pubmed Thoracic Neoplasms Cancers of the thoracic (chest) region, i.e. heart neoplasm or lung neoplasm. Wikipedia
Pubmed Head and Neck Neoplasms The term head and neck cancer refers to a group of biologically similar cancers originating from the upper aerodigestive tract, including the lip, oral cavity (mouth), nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, pharynx, and larynx. Most head and neck cancers are squamous cell carcinomas, originating from the mucosal lining (epithelium) of these regions. Head and neck cancers often spread to the lymph nodes of the neck, and this is often the first (and sometimes only) manifestation of the disease at the time of diagnosis. Head and neck cancer is strongly associated with certain environmental and lifestyle risk factors, including tobacco smoking, alcohol consumption, and certain strains of the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus. Head and neck cancer is highly curable if detected early, usually with some form of surgery although chemotherapy and radiation therapy may also play an important role. Wikipedia
Pubmed Retroviridae Infections Infection by a retrovirus. Wikipedia
Pubmed Actinomycetales Infections Infections with bacteria of the order Actinomycetales. Wikipedia
Pubmed Adenocarcinoma Carcinoma derived from glandular tissue or in which tumor cells form recognizable glandular structures. GHR - Glossary
Pubmed Respiratory Tract Neoplasms A respiratory tract neoplasm is a tumor which affects a portion of the respiratory tract. Most occur in the thorax. Wikipedia
Pubmed Alzheimer Disease Alzheimer disease is a degenerative disease of the brain that causes dementia, which is a gradual loss of memory, judgment, and ability to function. This disorder usually appears in people older than age 65, but less common forms of the disease appear earlier in adulthood. GHR - Condition
Pubmed Stomach Diseases Diseases of the stomach. The stomach is a bean-shaped hollow muscular organ of the gastrointestinal tract involved in the second phase of digestion, following mastication. Wikipedia
Pubmed Mycobacterium Infections Infections with bacteria of the genus Mycobacterium. Wikipedia
Pubmed Tuberculosis Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection caused by a germ called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but they can also damage other parts of the body. TB spreads through the air when a person with TB of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes or talks. If you have been exposed, you should go to your doctor for tests. You are more likely to get TB if you have a weak immune system. MedlinePlus health topic
Pubmed Endocrine Gland Neoplasms An endocrine gland neoplasm is a neoplasm affecting one or more glands of the endocrine system. Wikipedia
Pubmed Tauopathies Tauopathy is a neurodegenerative disease resulting from the aggregation of tau protein.Some examples of tauopathies are: Wikipedia
Pubmed Respiratory Tract Infections Respiratory tract infections can refer to lower respiratory tract infections -- Often used as a synonym for pneumonia, but can also be applied to other types of infection including lung abscess, acute bronchitis, and emphysema. Symptoms include shortness of breath, weakness, high fever, coughing and fatigue -- and upper respiratory tract infections -- such as rhinosinusitis (common cold), sinusitis, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, laryngitis and sometimes bronchitis. Symptoms commonly include nasal congestion, cough, running nose, sore throat, fever, facial pressure and sneezing. Wikipedia
Pubmed Bronchial Diseases A bronchus (plural bronchi, adjective bronchial) is a caliber of airway in the respiratory tract that conducts air into the lungs.[1] No gas exchange takes place in this part of the lungs. Wikipedia
Pubmed Nervous System Neoplasms A nervous system neoplasm is a tumor affecting the nervous system. Wikipedia
Pubmed Neoplasm Metastasis The transfer of a neoplasm from one organ or part of the body to another remote from the primary site. MeSH Definition
Pubmed Neoplasms, Experimental Experimentally induced new abnormal growth of TISSUES in animals to provide models for studying human neoplasms. MeSH Definition
Pubmed Lung Diseases, Obstructive Any disorder marked by persistent obstruction of bronchial air flow. MeSH Definition
Pubmed Disease A disease is an abnormal condition of an organism that impairs bodily functions,[1] associated with specific symptoms and signs.[2][3] Wikipedia
Pubmed Mouth Diseases Diseases of the mouth (or oral cavity). Wikipedia