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- Pauling-Corey helix The alpha helix, the structure of most proteins, discovered by Linus Pauling and Robert Corey. See: Alpha…
- Care, hospice See: Hospice care
- Bromine A brownish-red element that is a liquid at room temperature, dissolves in water, and has a bleach-like…
- Toxic multinodular goiter Condition in which the thyroid gland contains multiple lumps (nodules) that are overactive, produce excess…
- Dry eye A deficiency of tears. The main symptom is usually a scratchy or sandy feeling as if something is in the eye…
- Medication, vasodilator Drugs that act as blood vessel dilator (vasodilators) and open vessels by relaxing their muscular walls). For…
- Ubiquitin A small but extremely important protein that acts the 'kiss of death' to other proteins. Ubiquitin consists…
- Pregnancy danger from urinary tract infection ): A pregnant woman who develops a UTI should be treated promptly to avoid premature delivery of her baby and…
- Toxaphene A chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide currently banned for all uses in the US. Breathing, eating, or drinking…
- Crocodile tears syndrome Spontaneous tearing in parallel with the normal salivation of eating. The crocodile tears syndrome occurs…
- Antenatal surgery The surgical treatment of the fetus before birth. Also called prenatal surgery or, most often, fetal surgery…