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A staff or rod with a snake curled around it is the staff (the rod) of Aesculapius (also called Asklepios), the ancient mythical god of medicine. His Greek name was Asklepios and his Roman name was Aesculapius. In reality, Asklepios may…
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- Bee genome See: Honey bee genome
- Craniopagus Conjoined twins whose heads are fused together. From cranio-, relating to the cranium + the Greek pagos…
- RS1 The gene on the X chromosome involved in the integrity of retina, Mutation of RS1 is responsible for juvenile…
- Enteroplasty Surgery on the intestine, especially to enlarge a constricted segment or lengthen a short bowel
- Colography, computed tomography Virtual colonoscopy
- Medulla oblongata The base of the brain, which is formed by the enlarged top of the spinal cord. This part of the brain…
- Angioid streaks Tiny breaks in the elastin-filled tissue in the back of the eye (retinae). These abnormalities are visible to…
- Stroke volume The amount of blood pumped by the left ventricle of the heart in one contraction. The stroke volume is not…
- Oral rehydration therapy The administration of special fluids by mouth treat dehydration. Abbreviated ORT. See also: Oral rehydration…
- Stem cell harvest The taking of stem cells for use in cancer or other treatment. Usually these cells are taken from the…
- Flu, bird See: Avian influenza