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Neuropathologist
A pathologist who specializes in the diagnosis of diseases of the brain and nervous system by microscopic examination of the tissue and other means
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- Nipple, supernumerary An extra nipple. Supernumerary nipples are usually smaller than normal and vestigial (nonfunctional, without…
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- Transsexual A person who desires or has achieved transsexualism. See transsexualism
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