Spin–spin relaxationIn physics, the spin–spin relaxation is the mechanism by which Mxy, the transverse component of the magnetization vector, exponentially decays towards its equilibrium value in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It is characterized by the spin–spin relaxation time, known as T2, a time constant characterizing the signal decay. It is named in contrast to T1, the spin–lattice relaxation time.
Cellule sanguineOn appelle « cellule sanguine », hématocyte ou élément figuré du sang toute cellule (ou tout organite de quelque type que ce soit) présente normalement dans le sang. Chez les mammifères, elles appartiennent à trois catégories qui correspondent à leur fonction et à certaines caractéristiques histologiques : les leucocytes ou globules blancs, qui agissent comme cellules de l'immunité et combattent les infections.
Cerveau humainLe 'cerveau humain' a la même structure générale que le cerveau des autres mammifères, mais il est celui dont la taille relative par rapport au reste du corps est devenue la plus grande au cours de l'évolution. Si la baleine bleue a le cerveau le plus lourd avec contre environ pour celui de l'homme, le coefficient d'encéphalisation humain est le plus élevé et est sept fois supérieur à celui de la moyenne des mammifères.
Spin–lattice relaxationDuring nuclear magnetic resonance observations, spin–lattice relaxation is the mechanism by which the longitudinal component of the total nuclear magnetic moment vector (parallel to the constant magnetic field) exponentially relaxes from a higher energy, non-equilibrium state to thermodynamic equilibrium with its surroundings (the "lattice"). It is characterized by the spin–lattice relaxation time, a time constant known as T1.
Endothelial progenitor cellEndothelial progenitor cell (or EPC) is a term that has been applied to multiple different cell types that play roles in the regeneration of the endothelial lining of blood vessels. Outgrowth endothelial cells are an EPC subtype committed to endothelial cell formation. Despite the history and controversy, the EPC in all its forms remains a promising target of regenerative medicine research. Developmentally, the endothelium arises in close contact with the hematopoietic system.
Tumour heterogeneityTumour heterogeneity describes the observation that different tumour cells can show distinct morphological and phenotypic profiles, including cellular morphology, gene expression, metabolism, motility, proliferation, and metastatic potential. This phenomenon occurs both between tumours (inter-tumour heterogeneity) and within tumours (intra-tumour heterogeneity). A minimal level of intra-tumour heterogeneity is a simple consequence of the imperfection of DNA replication: whenever a cell (normal or cancerous) divides, a few mutations are acquired—leading to a diverse population of cancer cells.
Magnetic resonance angiographyMagnetic resonance angiography (MRA) is a group of techniques based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to image blood vessels. Magnetic resonance angiography is used to generate images of arteries (and less commonly veins) in order to evaluate them for stenosis (abnormal narrowing), occlusions, aneurysms (vessel wall dilatations, at risk of rupture) or other abnormalities. MRA is often used to evaluate the arteries of the neck and brain, the thoracic and abdominal aorta, the renal arteries, and the legs (the latter exam is often referred to as a "run-off").
Plasma sanguinthumb|Poche de plasma de obtenue après un don en plasmaphérèse de , à Valenciennes, en France. vignette|Une poche de plasma frais congelé. Le plasma sanguin est le composant liquide du sang, dans lequel les cellules sanguines sont en suspension. Il constitue 55 % du volume total du sang. Il sert à transporter les cellules sanguines et les hormones à travers le corps. Généralement, on retrouve environ de plasma dans le corps d'un adulte.
Acquired brain injuryAcquired brain injury (ABI) is brain damage caused by events after birth, rather than as part of a genetic or congenital disorder such as fetal alcohol syndrome, perinatal illness or perinatal hypoxia. ABI can result in cognitive, physical, emotional, or behavioural impairments that lead to permanent or temporary changes in functioning. These impairments result from either traumatic brain injury (e.g. physical trauma due to accidents, assaults, neurosurgery, head injury etc.
Effet Overhauser nucléaireEn spectroscopie RMN, l'effet Overhauser nucléaire décrit une interaction entre deux spins à travers l'espace et non pas à travers les liaisons chimiques comme le couplage scalaire. Cette interaction est limitée à environ 5-6 Å. En anglais, cet effet s'appelle "Nuclear Overhauser Effect", soit NOE. Cet acronyme est souvent utilisé en français sous l'expression "effet NOE". Une des conséquences de la résonance magnétique nucléaire est l'interaction dipôle-dipôle à travers l'espace.
