Miniature Postsynaptic Potentials
Definition
Miniature Postsynaptic Potentials: Postsynaptic potentials generated from a release of neurotransmitters from a presynaptic nerve terminal in the absence of an ACTION POTENTIAL. They may be m.e.p.p.s (miniature EXCITATORY POSTSYNAPTIC POTENTIALS) or m.i.p.p.s (miniature INHIBITORY POSTSYNAPTIC POTENTIALS).
Annotations
for miniature end plate potentials or miniature EXCITATORY POSTSYNAPTIC POTENTIALS coordinate with EXCITATORY POSTSYNAPTIC POTENTIALS; for miniature INHIBITORY POSTSYNAPTIC POTENTIALS coordinate with INHIBITORY POSTSYNAPTIC POTENTIALS
Other Entries
MEPPS
Miniature End Plate Potential
Miniature End Plate Potentials
Spontaneous End Plate Potentials
Spontaneous Postsynaptic Potentials
MEPPSs
Miniature Postsynaptic Potential
Postsynaptic Potential, Miniature
Postsynaptic Potential, Spontaneous
Postsynaptic Potentials, Miniature
Postsynaptic Potentials, Spontaneous
Potential, Miniature Postsynaptic
Potential, Spontaneous Postsynaptic
Potentials, Miniature Postsynaptic
Potentials, Spontaneous Postsynaptic
Spontaneous Postsynaptic Potential
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Synaptic Transmission (1978-2008)
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Entry Date
07-08-2008
Common Chronic Illnesses
Coronary Disease
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
A subtype of DIABETES MELLITUS that is characterized by INSULIN deficiency. It is manifested by the sudden onset of severe HYPERGLYCEMIA, rapid progression to DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS, and DEATH unless treated with insulin. The disease may occur at any age, but is most common in childhood or adolescence.
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
A subclass of DIABETES MELLITUS that is not INSULIN-responsive or dependent (NIDDM). It is characterized initially by INSULIN RESISTANCE and HYPERINSULINEMIA; and eventually by GLUCOSE INTOLERANCE; HYPERGLYCEMIA; and overt diabetes. Type II diabetes mellitus is no longer considered a disease exclusively found in adults. Patients seldom develop KETOSIS but often exhibit OBESITY.
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Hypertension
Persistently high systemic arterial BLOOD PRESSURE. Based on multiple readings (BLOOD PRESSURE DETERMINATION), hypertension is currently defined as when SYSTOLIC PRESSURE is consistently greater than 140 mm Hg or when DIASTOLIC PRESSURE is consistently 90 mm Hg or more.
Mesothelioma
A tumor derived from mesothelial tissue (peritoneum, pleura, pericardium). It appears as broad sheets of cells, with some regions containing spindle-shaped, sarcoma-like cells and other regions showing adenomatous patterns. Pleural mesotheliomas have been linked to exposure to asbestos. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Osteoarthritis
A progressive, degenerative joint disease, the most common form of arthritis, especially in older persons. The disease is thought to result not from the aging process but from biochemical changes and biomechanical stresses affecting articular cartilage. In the foreign literature it is often called osteoarthrosis deformans.
