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Acoustic neurofibromatosis
See: Neurofibromatosis type 2
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- Microscope, fluorescent See: Fluorescent microscope
- Spermatogenesis The process of sperm formation. The term was created from the prefix 'spermato-' (Greek sperma, the seed or…
- Artery, brachial See: Brachial artery
- Jennerization The production of immunity to a disease by inoculation of an attenuated form of the virus causing the…
- ELISA ELISA stands for 'enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.' This is a rapid immunochemical test that involves an…
- Deinococcus radiodurans A bacterium that can survives extremely high levels of radiation and therefore has high potential for…
- Typhus, louse-borne See: Typhus, epidemic
- Vaccinia necrosum See Progressive vaccinia
- Drugs, teratogenic A teratogen is an agent that can disturb the development of the embryo or fetus. Teratogens halt the…
- Intraocular lens An artificial lens made of plastic, silicone, acrylic or other material that is implanted inside the eye…
- Richard L. Varco See: Varco, Richard L.