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The membrane separating the inner ear and middle ear. The tympanum (eardrum) separates the middle ear and outer ear
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- Oligopeptide A molecule composed of a few amino acids linked to one another. Oligo- means a few
- Genoplasty A technology that uses the repair mechanisms normally present in cells to repair gene defects. In genoplasty…
- Globe, pale Also called the globus pallidus, this is a pale-appearing spherical area in the brain. Globus is a Latin word…
- Fasciola hepatica A parasite called the liver fluke which causes Fascioliasis or 'liver rot' in ruminants and many other…
- Dura mater Literally, hard mother (in Latin). The outermost, toughest, and most fibrous of the three membranes…
- Helminthology, medical See: Medical helminthology
- Multiple abortions Two or more miscarriages (spontaneous abortions) by a woman. Couples who have had multiple abortions have…
- Sacral vertebrae There are 5 sacral vertebral bones. They are represented by the symbols S1 through S5 and are situated…
- Cidal Suffix indicating killing, as in bacteriocidal (capable of killing bacteria) and in suicidal (the killing of…
- Catalyst A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction but is not consumed or altered in the process. Catalysts are…