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Globus minor
The globus minor is the tail of the epididymis, a cordlike structure just behind the testis. The globus major is the head of the epididymis. In terms of orientation, the globus minor is the lower end of the epididymis while the globus…
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- Mortality rate A death rate. There are a number of different types of mortality rates as, for examples, the following: >…
- Multifactorial inheritance The type of hereditary pattern seen when there is more than one genetic factor involved and, sometimes, when…
- Calor Heat, one of the four classic signs of inflammation (together with dolor, rubor and tumor). From the Latin…
- Lingelsheimia A group of bacteria named after W. von Lingelsheim. Now known as Acinetobacter. See: Acinetobacter
- Medication, antifungal A drug used to treat fungal infections. Examples of antifungal drugs include miconazole (MONISTAT) and…
- Yttrium A rare elemental metal. A radioactive form of yttrium is used in radiation therapy and some types of…
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- Good Samaritan law A law designed to protect a Good Samaritan from legal liability. Such laws usually specify that whoever in…
- Rock (drug) A street name given to cocaine that has been processed from cocaine hydrochloride to a ready-to-use free base…