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DNA, repetitive
DNA sequences that are repeated in the genome. These sequences do not code for protein. One class termed highly repetitive DNA consists of short sequences, 5-100 nucleotides, repeated thousands of times in a single stretch and makes up…
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- Congenital anemia with spinocerebellar ataxia See: Pagon syndrome
- Fetal vaccinia See Congenital vaccinia
- Pruritus Itching. Pruritus can result from drug reaction, food allergy, kidney or liver disease, cancers, parasites…
- Claudication, venous Claudication, venous: Limping and/or pain due to inadequate venous drainage, poor return of blood by the…
- Renal osteodystrophy Renal osteodystrophy: A combination of bone disorders usually caused by chronic kidney failure (renal…
- Unicornuate Having one horn or being horn-shaped. The uterus is normally unicornuate
- Tubes The 'tubes' are medically known as the Fallopian tubes. There are two Fallopian tubes, one on each side…
- Single-payer health care A system of health care characterized by universal and comprehensive coverage. Single-payer health care is…
- Alogia 1. Complete lack of speech, as in profound mental retardation or advanced dementia. Alogia is synonymous in…
- Band, chromosome One of the transverse bands produced on chromosomes by differential staining techniques. Depending on the…
- ALS2 See: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 2