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Tonic-clonic seizure
The classic type of epileptic seizure consisting of two phases to a tonic-clonic seizure -- the tonic phase and the clonic phase. In the tonic phase the body becomes entire rigid, and in the clonic phase there is uncontrolled jerking…
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- GDB The Genome Database (GDB), the official central repository for genomic mapping data resulting from the Human…
- Chest film Most common X-ray used to detect abnormalities in or within the thoracic cage, such as the lungs, heart…
- Saccade Abrupt rapid small movements of both eyes, such as when the eyes scan a line of print. The saccades can be…
- Placenta A temporary organ joining the mother and fetus, the placenta transfers oxygen and nutrients from the mother…
- EMSY A novel protein that connects the familial and sporadic forms of breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Some cases…
- Cell, fat A cell containing fat. Also called an adipocyte. A fat cell, or adipocyte, is a connective tissue cell that…
- Pondimin See: Fenfluramine
- Citrulline A non-standard amino acid that is not normally present in protein. Citrulline is created in the body as an…
- Meniere disease Meniere disease: A condition with recurrent vertigo accompanied by ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and…
- Oncogene ErbB See: EGFR
- Autosomal recessive A genetic condition that appears only in individuals who have received two copies of an autosomal gene, one…