ACh

ACh acetylcholine.

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Ach

abbr.

acetylcholine

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ACh,

abbreviation for acetylcholine.

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ACH,

abbreviation for adrenocortical hormone.

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acetylcholine (ACh) [as″ĕ-til-ko´lēn]

the acetic acid ester of choline, normally present in many parts of the body and having important physiologic functions. It is a neurotransmitter at cholinergic synapses in the central, sympathetic, and parasympathetic nervous systems. Used in medicine as a miotic.

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Ach,

n See acetylcholine.

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ACh

acetylcholine.

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Patient discussion about ACh.

Q. What are the symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis? I am 40 years old and suffer from a lot of stomach aches and diarrhea. Do I have Ulcerative Colitis? What are its symptoms?

A. I found a movie which explains about Ulcerative Colitis, which might interest you:
http://www.5min.com/Video/What-are-Colitis-Crohns-Disease-and-Ulcerative-Co-7082

Q. My son is diagnosed as an alcoholic by the doctor. How long he will be treated in a rehab center? My son is diagnosed as an alcoholic by the doctor. His ruined health and habits are of worry to me. As per Doctors instructions we will be taking him tomorrow to a rehab center. Some medications are given to him, which he is taking. I want to know that how long he will be treated in a rehab center and how the treatment goes.

A. the treatment that rehabs use,,in simple terms,are helping the alcoholic to acept that he has a disease,that prevents him from drinking any type of alcohol ever again,,,,,they teach him how to stay sober,what to do when he wants a drink,how to call another alcoholic for help....they also try to find what is causing him to want to drink,,,they will give him medication to help with the alcohol withdrawals,,,,,mrfoot56

Q. Are there any good sites to meet people and friends who are affected by fibromyalgia? I feel very lonely where I live and the entire area is non-sociable. I suffer from fibromyalgia and get depressed very often. I need real and honest friends. Are there any good sites to meet people and friends who are affected by fibromyalgia?

A. Since you are new to this town you can register with iMedix.com and find friends who will offer support and you will not feel lonely any more.