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Ursus maritimus

Taxonomy: AnimaliaChordataMammaliaCarnivoraUrsidaeUrsusUrsus maritimus
Lifespan: 43 years Source: HAGR:AnAge
Ursus maritimus
Genes
Name Description
Pubmed Digestive System Neoplasms Digestive system neoplasms are tumors which affect the digestive system. Wikipedia
Pubmed Coccidiosis Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease of the intestinal tract of animals, caused by coccidian protozoa. Wikipedia
Pubmed Hemorrhage Bleeding or escape of blood from a vessel. GHR - Glossary
Pubmed Mouth Diseases Diseases of the mouth (or oral cavity). 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 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 Skin Diseases, Infectious Skin diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, parasites, or viruses. MeSH Definition
Pubmed Tauopathies Tauopathy is a neurodegenerative disease resulting from the aggregation of tau protein.Some examples of tauopathies are: 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 Breast Diseases Diseases of the breast. MedlinePlus health topic
Pubmed Acute Disease Disease having a short and relatively severe course. MeSH Definition
Pubmed Neoplasms, Connective and Soft Tissue Neoplasms developing from some structure of the connective and subcutaneous tissue. The concept does not refer to neoplasms located in connective or soft tissue. Wikipedia
Pubmed DNA Virus Infections Infection caused by a DNA virus, a virus that has DNA as its genetic material and replicates using a DNA-dependent DNA polymerase. Wikipedia
Pubmed Cerebrovascular Disorders Cerebrovascular disease is a group of brain dysfunctions related to disease of blood vessels supplying the brain. Hypertension is the most important cause that damages the blood vessel lining endothelium exposing the underlying collagen where platelets aggregate to initiate a repairing process which is not always complete and perfect. Sustained hypertension permanently changes the architecture of the blood vessels making them narrow, stiff, deformed and uneven which are more vulnerable to fluctuations of blood pressure. A fall in blood pressure during sleep can lead to marked reduction in blood flow in the narrowed blood vessels causing ischemic stroke in the morning whereas a sudden rise in blood pressure can cause tearing of the blood vessels causing intracranial hemorrhage during excitation at daytime. Primarily people who are elderly, diabetic, smoker, or have ischemic heart disease, have cerebrovascular disease. All diseases related to artery dysfunction can be classified under a disease as known as Macrovascular disease. This is a simplistic study by which arteries are blocked by fatty deposits or by a blood clot. The results of cerebrovascular disease can include a stroke, or even sometimes a hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemia or other blood vessel dysfunctions can affect one during a cerebrovascular accident. Wikipedia
Pubmed Infection Infection is the general term for invasion and growth of microorganisms in bodily tissues. GHR - Glossary
Pubmed Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections Gram-positive bacteria are those that are stained dark blue or violet by Gram staining. This is in contrast to Gram-negative bacteria, which cannot retain the crystal violet stain, instead taking up the counterstain (safranin) and appearing red or pink. Gram-positive organisms are able to retain the crystal violet stain because of the high amount of peptidoglycan in the cell wall. Gram-positive cell walls typically lack the outer membrane found in Gram-negative bacteria. Wikipedia
Pubmed Neuromuscular Diseases Neuromuscular disease is a very broad term that encompasses many diseases and ailments that either directly, via intrinsic muscle pathology, or indirectly, via nerve pathology, impair the functioning of the muscles. Wikipedia
Pubmed RNA Virus Infections An RNA virus is a virus that has RNA (ribonucleic acid) as its genetic material. This nucleic acid is usually single-stranded RNA (ssRNA) but may be double-stranded RNA (dsRNA). The ICTV classifies RNA viruses as those that belong to Group III, Group IV or Group V of the Baltimore classification system of classifying viruses, and does not consider viruses with DNA intermediates as RNA viruses. Notable human diseases caused by RNA viruses include SARS, influenza and hepatitis C. Wikipedia
Pubmed Arrhythmias, Cardiac Any disturbances of the normal rhythmic beating of the heart or MYOCARDIAL CONTRACTION. Cardiac arrhythmias can be classified by the abnormalities in HEART RATE, disorders of electrical impulse generation, or impulse conduction. MeSH Definition
Pubmed Endocrine Gland Neoplasms An endocrine gland neoplasm is a neoplasm affecting one or more glands of the endocrine system. Wikipedia
Pubmed Lung Neoplasms Lung neoplasm or lung cancer is a disease of uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung. This growth may lead to metastasis, invasion of adjacent tissue and infiltration beyond the lungs. The vast majority of primary lung cancers are carcinomas of the lung, derived from epithelial cells. Lung cancer, the most common cause of cancer-related death in men and the second most common in women, is responsible for 1.3 million deaths worldwide annually. In the UK, it is the most common site of fatal cancer in both men and women. The most common symptoms are shortness of breath, coughing (including coughing up blood), and weight loss. Wikipedia
Pubmed Thoracic Neoplasms Cancers of the thoracic (chest) region, i.e. heart neoplasm or lung neoplasm. Wikipedia
Pubmed Liver Diseases Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It is also one of the most important. The liver has many jobs, including changing food into energy and cleaning alcohol and poisons from the blood. Your liver also makes bile, a yellowish-green liquid that helps with digestion. There are many kinds of liver diseases. Viruses cause some of them, like hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Others can be the result of drugs, poisons or drinking too much alcohol. If the liver forms scar tissue because of an illness, it's called cirrhosis. Jaundice, or yellowing of the skin, can be one sign of liver disease. MedlinePlus health topic
Pubmed Gastroenteritis Have you ever had the stomach flu? What you probably had was gastroenteritis - not a type of flu at all. Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the intestines caused by a virus, bacteria or parasites. Viral gastroenteritis is the second most common illness in the U.S. It spreads through contaminated food or water, and contact with an infected person. The best prevention is frequent hand washing. MedlinePlus health topic
Pubmed Central Nervous System Infections The central nervous system (CNS) of the vertebrate nervous system which is enclosed in meninges. It contains the majority of the nervous system, and consists of the brain (in vertebrates which have brains), and the spinal cord. Together with the peripheral nervous system, it has a fundamental role in the control of behavior. The CNS is contained within the dorsal cavity, with the brain within the cranial cavity, and the spinal cord in the spinal cavity. The brain is also protected by the skull, and the spinal cord is, in vertebrates, also protected by the vertebrae. [1] Wikipedia
Pubmed Uterine Diseases The uterus, or womb, is an important female reproductive organ. It is the place where a baby grows when a woman is pregnant. If you have a uterine disease, the first sign may be bleeding between periods or after sex. Causes of abnormal bleeding include hormones, thyroid problems, fibroids, polyps, cancer, infection or pregnancy. MedlinePlus health topic
Pubmed Fractures, Bone Breaks in bones. Wikipedia
Pubmed Pancreatic Diseases The pancreas is a gland behind your stomach and in front of your spine. It produces juices that help break down food and hormones that help control blood sugar levels. Problems with the pancreas can lead to many health problems. These include MedlinePlus health topic
Pubmed Signs and Symptoms, Digestive Digestive system manifestations of diseases of the gastrointestinal system or of other organs. MeSH Definition