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Hybridization, fluorescent in situ
An important molecular cytogenetic method for identifying chromosomes and parts of chromosomes, deciphering chromosome rearrangements, and locating genes on chromosomes. 'Fluorescent' means emitting light that comes from a reaction within…
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- Rib, sternal One of the first 7 pairs of ribs. A rib is said to be a 'sternal' rib or a 'true' rib if it attaches to the…
- Sebum An oily secretion of the sebaceous gland which helps to preserve the flexibility of the hair
- Perforation of appendix Rupture of appendix
- Intubation The process of putting a tube into a hollow organ or passageway, often into the airway. The opposite of…
- Vertigo, benign paroxysmal positional (BPPV) A balance disorder that results in the sudden onset of dizziness, spinning, or vertigo when moving the head
- Disease, Hodgkin (adult) A type of lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system). The most common symptom is painless swelling of the…
- Antifreeze poisoning Poisoning from antifreeze which today is usually ethylene glycol -- a clear, colorless, odorless liquid with…
- Salivary gland One of the glands in the mouth that produce saliva. There are 3 major salivary glands. They are the parotid…
- Oliva The olive, a structure in the brain
- Rebound effect The characteristic of a drug to produce reverse effects when the effect of the drug has passed or the patient…
- Dannie Abse See: Abse, Dannie