(Biochemistry) any corticosteroid that controls electrolyte and water balance, esp by promoting retention of sodium by the kidney tubules Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014...
"a mineral deposit"; "mineral water" composed of matter other than plant or animal "the inorganic mineral world" 学习怎么用 词汇搭配 用作名词 (n.) 动词+～ break minerals敲碎矿石 carry mineral运矿石 cut a mineral凿矿石 drill for minerals钻探矿物 ...
The “solid” fossil fuel, coal, is used in cement manufacture, steel production, and power plants that produce electricity. As it contains carbon, refined coal products are used in filters for water and air purification and kidney dialysis. Further uses include carbon fiber; a lightweight reinf...
Ectopic calcification is associated with various human diseases, including atherosclerosis, cancer, chronic kidney disease and diabetes mellitus. Although mineral nanoparticles have been detected in calcified blood vessels, the nature and role of these particles in the human body remain unclear. Here we ...
Mineral microcrystals that form inside water pipes and cooling towers can now be repelled using hydrogels with bio-inspired shapes. To prevent buildup of calcium-based kidney stones, the human kidney has renal tubules with thin, hair-like morphologies. Jingxin Meng and Shutao Wang from the Chines...
In matters of health, in the 18th century, a mixture of water and powdered Fluorite was used to alleviate the symptoms of kidney disease. Today it is most often used metaphysically to enhance and clarify thought processes, and also as a protection stone.Fluorite may require regular cleansing ...
"Lavra da Ilha" is located on an island in the middle of Jequitinhonha River and was only mined, when water level was deep enough. Price: SOLD A012-006 - Chrysoberyl Location: Santa Teresa, Espirito Santo, BrazilSize: 1,5 x 1,3 x 0,9cmWeight: 4g Brazilian Chrysoberyl with multiple ...
tenju stone, or tourmaline in water causes mineral components to be eluted, but the method has drawbacks in that the resulting mineral water contains undesired components such as vanadium that is regarded as harmful if ingested excessively, and in that...
The kidneys are largely responsible for the regulation of water, electrolyte and acid-base balance in the body. They excrete metabolic waste products such as urea, creatinine, creatine, uric acid, sulphate and phosphate from the body. The kidneys reabsorb and retain several substances of ...
2. Increase the risks of kidney stone肾结石 3. Milk-Alkali Syndrome, MAS(乳碱综合症):symptoms include hypercalcemia (高钙血)、alkalosis (碱中毒)和renal dysfunction (肾功能障碍)。 4. Overtake of calcium can disturb the intake of other minerals. Iron,zinic, magnasium, and phosphorus. ...