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Renin-angiotensin system

Agriculture; General agriculture

A system consisting of renin, angiotensin-converting enzyme, and angiotensin II. Renin, an enzyme produced in the kidney, acts on angiotensinogen, an alpha-2 globulin produced by the liver, forming ...

Hemolytic uremic syndrome

Agriculture; General agriculture

Syndrome of hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute renal failure, with pathological finding of thrombotic microangiopathy in kidney and renal cortical necrosis.

Wasting syndrome

Agriculture; General agriculture

Any disease marked especially by progressive emaciation and weakness.

Feline acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Agriculture; General agriculture

Acquired defect of cellular immunity that occurs in cats infected with feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and in some cats infected with feline leukaemia virus (FeLV).

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Agriculture; General agriculture

An acquired defect of cellular immunity associated with infection by the human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV), a CD4-positive T-lymphocyte count under 200 cells/microliter or less than 14% of total ...

Labour unions

Agriculture; General agriculture

Association of workers formed for the purpose of collective bargaining with employers for the benefit of the workers, such as wages, working conditions, etc.

Animal control services

Agriculture; General agriculture

The provision of services in a municipality by authorised personnel to enforce animal control laws that support public safety and ensure the welfare of wild and domestic animals, including activities ...