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Docosahexaenoic acid
DHA. An essential fatty acid, thought to be important to the development of infants, particularly as regards their eyes and brain. DHA is present in breast milk and has been added to some infant formulas. Postnatal DHA may improve vision…
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- Edentulous Being without teeth. Complete loss of all natural teeth can substantially reduce quality of life, self-image…
- Optician A specialist in fitting eyeglasses and making lenses to correct vision problems. An optometrist performs eye…
- Thorn, George W. American endocrinologist (1906-2004) who was a pioneer in the use of cortisone for treating Addison's…
- Genome, Arabidopsis thaliana See: Arabidopsis thaliana genome
- Radial >Pertaining to the radius, the smaller bone in the forearm. The radial artery is so named because of its…
- Presbyacousia See: Presbycusis
- Oral glucose tolerance test A test to determine the body's ability to handle glucose . In the test, a person fasts overnight (at least 8…
- Silver bullet Or magic bullet. 1. The perfect drug to cure a disease with no danger of side effects. The term magic bullet…
- Adenomyoma A nodule that forms around tissue of the inner uterus (endometrial tissue) as a result of adenomyosis. See…
- MRNA Messenger RNA, the key intermediary in gene expression, translating the DNA's genetic code into the amino…
- Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency: An inherited disorder that results in low or no production of a protein…