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Cell cycle
The sequence of events within the cell between cell divisions. The cell cycle is conventionally divided into the following phases: > >G0 (G zero, the G standing for gap) >G1, (G one, the first gap) >S (synthesis phase during which the DNA…
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Show more- Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) A form of computed tomography (CT) technology for diagnostic imaging. In MDCT, a two-dimensional array…
- Allergic vasculitis Vasculitis: A disease (also more commonly called the Churg-Straus syndrome) characterized by inflammation of…
- Al-hijamah Arabic term for the practice of cupping. See: Cupping
- TPH2 Tryptophan hydroxylase 2, also known as neuronal tryptophan hydroxylase (NTPH), the key rate-limiting enzyme…
- Tuberculosis vaccination A vaccination for tuberculosis (TB). The vaccine, known as BCG (bacille Calmette Guerin), is used in most…
- Body integrity identity disorder (BIID) A psychological condition in which the individual actively seeks an elective amputation. Individuals…
- AML1 Acute myeloid leukemia 1 gene. See: Runx-1
- Ambulatory care Medical care including diagnosis, observation, treatment and rehabilitation that is provided on an outpatient…
- Angiostatin Angiostatin is a piece (a fragment) of a protein, plasminogen, used normally in blood clotting. This fragment…
- Population, study See: Study population
- PARK4 Familial Parkinson disease type 4
- Biopsy, muscle See: Muscle biopsy