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Genome, Vibrio cholerae
The genome of the bacterium that causes cholera. This genome contains over 4 million bases in its DNA including the sequences for nearly 4,000 genes. The Vibrio cholerae genome is remarkable in that it is arranged in two circular…
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Show more- Morton neuroma See Morton's neuroma
- Subscapular Under the scapula, like the subscapularis muscle, which originates beneath the scapula.
- Malaria, pregnancy-associated Someone who is versed in or engaged in the study of malaria. "Independent malariologists believe it kills two…
- Magnesium A mineral involved in many processes in the body including nerve signaling, the building of healthy bones…
- Show As a noun: 1. An appearance. 2. Short for bloody show
- Preclinical study A study to test a drug, procedure or other medical treatment in animals. The aim is to collect data in…
- Syndrome, autoimmune polyglandular (APS) A genetic autoimmune disease with an extraordinary array of clinical features but characterized most often by…
- Scleredema A dermatologic disorder characterized by hardening and thickening of the skin, typically over the face, neck…
- Materteral 1. Literally, relating to a maternal aunt.2. Figuratively, suggestive of an aunt on either side of the…
- Syndrome, Barlow Barlow syndrome is mitral valve prolapse (also known as 'click murmur syndrome'), the most common heart valve…
- Cognitive behavior therapy See: Cognitive therapy
- Fondation Jean Dausset-CEPH The Centre d'Etudes du Polymorphisme Humain (CEPH), an internationally renowned research laboratory created…