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- Anal papillae The plural of anal papilla. See: Anal papilla
- Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) The agency responsible for developing, monitoring and exercising compliance over the protections afforded…
- Adrenal cortex The outer portion of the adrenal gland located on top of each kidney. The adrenal cortex produces steroid…
- Cytokine A small protein released by cells that has a specific effect on the interactions between cells, on…
- Active euthanasia The active acceleration of a 'good' death by use of drugs etc, whether by oneself or with the aid of a…
- Dengue fever Dengue fever: An acute mosquito- borne viral illness of sudden onset that usually follows a benign course…
- Atherosclerotic aneurysm The most common type of aneurysm, affecting the abdominal portion of the aorta and other large arteries…
- Pale globe Also called the globus pallidus, this is a pale-appearing spherical area in the brain. Globus is a Latin word…
- Distention The state of being distended, enlarged, swollen from internal pressure. For example, on inhalation there is…