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A poisonous vapor or mist believed to be made up of particles from decomposing material that could cause disease and could be identified by its foul smell. The miasma theory of disease originated in the Middle Ages and persisted for…
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- ELISA ELISA stands for 'enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.' This is a rapid immunochemical test that involves an…
- Naproxen Naproxen: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for the management of mild to moderate pain…
- Drug, antibiotic A drug used to treat bacterial infections. The original definition of an antibiotic was a substance produced…
- Laser surgery A type of surgery that uses the cutting power of a laser beam to make bloodless cuts in tissue or remove a…
- Tubule A small tube.
- CCL5 See: RANTES
- Learning disability Learning disability: A childhood disorder characterized by difficulty with certain skills such as reading or…
- Alpha synuclein See: Alpha-synuclein
- Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin): Aspirin is a good example of a tradename that has entered into the language…
- Archaeology The scientific study of the material remains of past peoples. In archaeology today, a range of biological…
- Edward B. Lewis See: Lewis, Edward B