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Virus, human immunodeficiency (HIV)
The cause of AIDS. HIV has also been called the human lymphotropic virus type III, the lymphadenopathy- associated virus and the lymphadenopathy virus. No matter what name is applied, it is a retrovirus. (A retrovirus has an RNA genome and…
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Show more- Immunoglobulin M Abbreviated IgM. A major class of immunoglobulins. IgM includes the antibodies that are usually produced…
- Electrolysis Electrolysis: Permanent removal of body hair, including the hair root, with an electronic device. While it is…
- Louise Brown See: Brown, Louise.
- Antibiotic-resistant tuberculosis See: Tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant
- Tube, Eustachian The tube that runs from the middle ear to the pharynx. The function of the Eustachian tube is to protect…
- Fireworks injury An injury from a device for producing a striking display by the combustion of explosive or flammable…
- MALT Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue.
- Danders See: Dander
- Subacute spongiform encephalopathy See: Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker syndrome
- Pineal gland A small gland located deep within in the brain. It is believed to secrete melatonin, and may therefore be…
- Psoriasis, flexural A form of psoriasis found in the armpits, groin, under the breasts and in other flexion creases (skin folds)…
- Syndrome, Li-Fraumeni (LFS) This is an extraordinary cancer family syndrome. People with LFS have a tendency to develop a great diversity…