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Glucocorticoid
A hormone that predominantly affects the metabolism of carbohydrates and, to a lesser extent, fats and proteins (and has other effects). Glucocorticoids are made in the outside portion (the cortex) of the adrenal gland and chemically…
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- Foodborne disease A disease caused by consuming contaminated food or drink. Myriad microbes and toxic substances can…
- Node, Heberden A small fixed bump on the finger, usually at the last joint of the finger, Heberden's node is a calcified…
- Recombinant clones Clones containing recombinant DNA molecules.
- Training, cross Doing two or more aerobic activities such as jogging, bicycling, and swimming on a regular basis
- BSL-1 Biosafety level 1. The lowest level of biosafety, a level that applies to agents that do not ordinarily cause…
- Chronic granulocytic leukemia See: Chronic myelogenous leukemia
- Infection, Leishmania See: Leishmania infection
- Homozygosity The state of possessing two identical forms of a particular gene, one inherited from each parent. For…
- Film Slang shortening of X-ray film, an X-ray, a radiograph
- Decubitus Lying down. A decubitus ulcer is a bed sore, the consequence of lying in one position too long. The Latin…
- Arginine An amino acid, one of the 20 amino acids that serve as the building blocks in protein. Arginine is not an…