A modified radical mastectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the entire breast, including the nipple, areola, and breast skin, as well as tissue lining the muscles of the breast area and portions of lymph nodes. It is recommended for women with large tumors or affected lymph nodes. The procedure takes two to four hours […]
Radical Republicans were a political faction in the US during the Civil War and Reconstruction. They helped end slavery and give former slaves the right to vote. They opposed the Democratic Party and moderate Republicans. They were led by Charles Sumner and attempted to usurp Lincoln’s authority. Johnson became president after Lincoln’s assassination and tried […]
Free radical scavengers, also known as antioxidants, are vitamins, minerals, or enzymes that destroy unstable molecules that cause cell damage and diseases. They are found in dark-colored fruits and vegetables and can help improve immune function and maintain a youthful appearance. Antioxidant treatments are also being tested in the medical field for diseases such as […]
Free radicals, atoms with unpaired electrons, cause damage to DNA and cell membranes, leading to cancer, aging, and disease. Mitochondrial DNA is particularly vulnerable. Antioxidants can prevent damage by donating electrons. Vitamin A, E, C, and selenium are important antioxidants that must be obtained through diet. Sunlight and pollutants also create free radicals. When oxygen […]
The “radical right” refers to far-right conservatives who prioritize individual rights and freedoms over government regulations. However, some hold discriminatory beliefs and potentially violent actions. The movement is complex and often associated with conservative values and religious ideas. Some believe in no government, while others prioritize personal freedom without hindering others’ rights. The movement seeks […]
Water is formed by combining hydrogen and hydroxide ions. The hydroxyl radical, a reactive form of the hydrogen-oxygen combination, is important in laboratory, commerce, medicine, and atmosphere. However, it is generally considered undesirable in the human body as it is a form of free radical associated with disease and aging. Airborne particulates and transition metal […]
Radical behaviorism, developed by BF Skinner, is a philosophy and psychology school that emphasizes the experimental analysis of behavior and the belief that all actions are behavior. It employs operant conditioning and values personal experience, but has been criticized for portraying humans and animals as passive recipients of conditioning. Skinner also wrote about verbal behavior, […]
Polymerization is a chemical process of adding units to produce a chain. Radical polymerization uses free radicals and initiators, such as organic peroxides or azo compounds, to increase the size of a molecule. The reaction continues until it is stopped, and side reactions like combination and disproportion can occur. The resulting polymer can have varying […]
Radical feminism claims that women are oppressed by men in various ways due to patriarchal beliefs. They seek to eradicate misogyny by changing social and political systems. Radical feminists differ from liberal feminists in their willingness to actively campaign for change. They believe that women have been oppressed throughout history and that this oppression is […]
