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CD8+ T cell
See: Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte
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- Syndrome, Usher A genetic disorder characterized by hearing impairment and an eye disorder called retinitis pigmentosa in…
- Wesand See: Weasand
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- Cancer, pancreatic See: Pancreatic cancer
- Hypercalcemia A higher-than-normal level of calcium in the blood. This can cause a number of nonspecific symptoms…
- Ventral A chamber of an organ. For example, the four connected cavities (hollow spaces) in the central portion of the…
- Palmar Pertaining to the palm (the grasping side) of the hand. The ancient Romans used the word 'palma' for the…