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Lederberg, Joshua
(1925- ) American geneticist and microbiologist who received the Nobel prize in 1958 for his work in bacterial genetics. He shared the prize with George W. Beadle and Edward L. Tatum, who won 'for their discovery that genes act by…
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- Family history of colon polyps See: Colon cancer family history
- T-helper cell A type of T cell that provides help to other cells in the immune response by recognizing foreign antigens and…
- Laryngeal papilloma A warty growth in the larynx, usually on the vocal cords. Persistent hoarseness is a common symptom. NTER>…
- Desmoplastic reaction This term refers to the growth of fibrous or connective tissue. Some tumors elicit a desmoplastic reaction…
- Cyanosis A bluish color of the skin and the mucous membranes due to insufficient oxygen in the blood. For example, the…
- Aorta, coarctation of the A congenital constriction of the aorta, impeding the flow of blood below the level of the constriction and…
- Transmission distortion Distortion in the transmission of genes or chromosomes to the offspring, resulting in a significant…
- Show As a noun: 1. An appearance. 2. Short for bloody show
- Endochondral bone Any bone that develops in and replaces cartilage. The cartilage is partially or entirely destroyed by the…