photoelectric effect, phenomenon in which electrically charged particles are released from or within a material when it absorbs electromagnetic radiation. The effect is often defined as the ejection of electrons from a metal plate when light falls on it. What devices use photoelectric effect? Devices based on the photoelectric effectRead More →
Cytotoxic agents are drugs that result in cell kill and eventual tumour shrinkage, whereas cytostatic agents inhibit tumour growth without direct cytotoxicity. Molecularly targeted agents may be cytostatic or cytotoxic. How does cytotoxic chemotherapy work? Cytotoxic drugs work by interrupting cells at particular places in the growth cycle. 3 TheyRead More →
Cytotoxic agents are drugs that result in cell kill and eventual tumour shrinkage, whereas cytostatic agents inhibit tumour growth without direct cytotoxicity. Molecularly targeted agents may be cytostatic or cytotoxic. How does cytotoxic chemotherapy work? Cytotoxic drugs work by interrupting cells at particular places in the growth cycle. 3 TheyRead More →
Metonymy, (from Greek metōnymia, “change of name,” or “misnomer”), figure of speech in which the name of an object or concept is replaced with a word closely related to or suggested by the original, as “crown” to mean “king” (“The power of the crown was mortally weakened”) or an authorRead More →
Placebos have the power to cause unwanted side effects. Nausea, drowsiness and allergic reactions, such as skin rashes, have been reported as negative placebo effects – also known as nocebo effects (see below). Deceiving people is wrong, even if it helps someone’s symptoms to go away. Is the placebo effectRead More →
Share on Pinterest Disproportionate reactions of tension and worry characterize anxiety. The American Psychological Association (APA) defines anxiety as “an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure.” How do I deal with anger and anxiety? Here are some helpful, actionable tips youRead More →