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Mitochondrial
Referring to mitochondria. The mitochondria are normal structures called organelles in cells. They are located in the cell's cytoplasm outside the nucleus. The mitochondria are responsible for energy production. They consist of two sets of…
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- Hyperthermia, malignant A series of potentially fatal problems that can occur during surgery, malignant hyperthermia is caused by a…
- Explicit memory Memory in which there is a need for conscious recollection in order to recall something. By contrast, in…
- Seabather's itch An intensely itchy rash due to contact with the tiny thimble jellyfish (Linuche unguiculata). These jellyfish…
- AGXT A gene that provides instructions for making a liver enzyme called alanine-glyoxylate aminotransferase…
- Physical therapist A person trained and certified by a state or accrediting body to design and implement physical therapy…
- Cancer, breast, familial A number of factors have been identified that increase the risk of breast cancer. One of the strongest of…
- Contiguous gene syndrome A disorder due to deletion of multiple gene loci that are adjacent to one another. Contiguous gene syndromes…
- Somatic mutation A mutation in a somatic cell, in contrast to a mutation in a germ cell. See also: Acquired mutation.
- Hyperbaric Pertaining to gas pressures greater than 1 atmosphere* of pressure. Also pertaining to solutions that are…
- Aggressive lymphoma A lymphoma that tends to grow and spread quickly and cause severe symptoms. In contrast to an indolent or…
- Chromatin remodeling See: Chromatin remodeling.