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Pouch, Pavlov
At different points along the dogs' digestive tracts, the Russian physiologist Ivan Petrovich Pavlov (1848-1936) surgically created pockets ('Pavlov pouches') from which he could obtain secretions, the aim being to study the physiology of…
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- Hormone, thyroxine A chemical substance made by the thyroid gland The thyroid gland uses iodine to make thyroid hormones…
- Fat, trans An unhealthy substance, also known as trans fatty acid, made through the chemical process of hydrogenation of…
- Anorgasmia Failure to achieve orgasm (climax) during sexual intercourse. Anorgasmia can result from many causes…
- Waterborne bacterial disease An illness due to infection with bacteria contaminating the water supply. Waterborne bacterial diseases cause…
- Depigmentation Loss of color (pigment) from the skin, mucous membranes, hair, or retina of the eye. The color of the skin…
- Implantable cardiac defibrillator Implantable cardiac defibrillator: A device that is put within the body and is designed to recognize certain…
- Leukocyte, granular A type of white blood cell filled with microscopic granules (tiny sacs) containing enzymes that digest…
- Gingivitis Gum disease with inflammation of the gums. On inspection, the gums will appear red and puffy, and will…
- Synovial lining The lining of the joint.