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E2F3
E2F transcription factor 3. E2F3 is a gene on chromosome 6p22 that is a member of the E2F family of transcription factors. E2F3 may be a key gene in modulating the aggressivity of prostate cancer. E2F3 is present in a high proportion (67%)…
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Show more- G6PD deficiency G6PD deficiency: Deficiency of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD), the most common enzyme…
- Syndrome, Klinefelter A chromosome condition in boys and men that is usually due to their having 47 chromosomes with XXY sex…
- Interventricular foramen An opening between the lateral and third ventricles in a system of four communicating cavities within the…
- Developmental disorder One of several disorders that interrupt normal development in childhood. They may affect a single area of…
- Capsaicin A component of certain plants, including cayenne and red pepper, used topically to relieve minor arthritis…
- Hypermobility syndrome Hypermobility syndrome: A common benign childhood condition involving hypermobile joints (that can move…
- Eye cataract A clouding of the lens of the eye. The normally clear aspirin-sized lens of the eye starts to become cloudy…
- Wind chill See: Round window.
- Metabolomics The global analysis of metabolites, small molecules generated in the process of metabolism. See also…
- Ceps A combining form referring to the head. Derived from the Latin caput, meaning head. See also: Janiceps
- Agyrophobia Abnormal and persistent fear of crossing streets, highways and other thoroughfares; fear of thoroughfares…
- Artery, femoral See: Femoral artery