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Show more- Integron A mobile DNA element that can capture and carry genes, particularly those responsible for antibiotic…
- Wezand See: Weasand
- Gynecologist A doctor who specializes in treating diseases of the female reproductive organs. The word 'gynecologist'…
- Prograf Brand name of tacrolimus. See: Tacrolimus
- Mycobacterium leprae The bacillus responsible for leprosy (Hansen disease). Mycobacterium leprae is an obligate parasite that has…
- Neck pain Neck pain: Neck pain is the sensation of discomfort in the neck area. Neck pain can result from disorders of…
- School, medical See: Medical school
- Positron emission tomography Short for postmortem examination (an autopsy).
- Syphilis test, VDRL A blood test for syphilis (VDRL stands for Venereal Disease Research Laboratory) that detects an antibody…
- Lens, ocular In a microscope, the lens closest to the eye is termed the ocular (the eyepiece) whereas the objective (also…
- Endometriosis Also known as adenomyosis (pronounced ad-den-o-mi-o-sis), this is a common benign condition of the uterus in…
- Syndrome, Reiter A chronic form of inflammatory arthritis wherein the following three conditions are combined: (1) arthritis…