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Snip
A single base change, a change in which a single base in the DNA differs from the usual base at that position. 'Snips' are also termed SNPs. Millions of SNP's have been cataloged in the human genome. Some SNPs such that which causes sickle…
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- Big bone disease See: Kashin-Beck disease
- Cerebral palsy Cerebral palsy: An abnormality of motor function (the ability to move and control movements) that is acquired…
- Actinic keratosis Our Actinic keratosis Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Actinic…
- Pill splitting See: Tablet splitting
- Cryoglobulin An abnormal blood protein that has the unusual properties of precipitating from the blood serum when it is…
- Nail infection, fungal The most common fungus infection of the nails is onychomycosis. Onychomycosis makes the nails look white and…
- Massage therapist A person who practices therapeutic massage. In many US states, massage therapists can be licensed after…
- Disease, new variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Abbreviated nvCJD. A human disease thought due to the same infectious agent as bovine spongiform…
- Cellulitis Cellulitis: An acute spreading bacterial infection below the surface of the skin characterized by redness…
- Amelioration Not a word confined to medicine but a word used in medicine, amelioration is synonymous with improvement. If…
- Sequela A pathological condition resulting from a prior disease, injury, or attack. As for example, a sequela of…