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Citrulline antibody
Citrulline antibody: An antibody (an immune protein) directed against a circular peptide (a ring of amino acids) containing an unusual ('non-standard') amino acid called citrulline that is not normally present in peptides or proteins…
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- Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) Fever (RMSF): An acute febrile (feverish) disease initially recognized in the Rocky Mountain states, caused…
- Lymphocytic leukemia, acute (ALL) Leukemia, acute (ALL): A rapidly progressing form of leukemia in which there are too many very young…
- Anhedonia Loss of the capacity to experience pleasure. The inability to gain pleasure from normally pleasurable…
- Blister agent See: Vesicant
- Single-payer health care A system of health care characterized by universal and comprehensive coverage. Single-payer health care is…
- Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis: Allergic reaction. In severe cases, this can include potentially deadly anaphylactic shock.
- Seed implantation Radiation treatment given by placing radioactive material contained within a small cylindrical shell directly…
- Recommended Dietary Allowance The RDA, the estimated amount of a nutrient (or calories) per day considered necessary for the maintenance of…
- Trichobezoar A wad of swallowed hair. Also called a hairball. Trichobezoars can sometimes be found to cause blockage of…
- Glaucoma, acute angle-closure Glaucoma, acute angle-closure: Increased pressure in the front chamber (anterior chamber) of the eye due to…