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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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Genome Database
The Genome Database (GDB) is the official central repository for genomic mapping data resulting from the Human Genome Initiative. It was established at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, USA in 1990. In 1999, the…
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- Angina, Vincent Angina, Vincent: This is trench mouth, a progressive painful infection with ulceration, swelling and…
- Death 1. The end of life. The cessation of life. (These common definitions of death ultimately depend upon the…
- Immunologist A person who is knowledgeable about immunology.
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation Abbreviated TMS. A non-invasive technique that consists of a magnetic field emanating from a wire coil held…
- Celiac sprue See: Celiac disease
- Infectious hepatitis See Hepatitis A
- Eye cataract A clouding of the lens of the eye. The normally clear aspirin-sized lens of the eye starts to become cloudy…
- Brain anthrax Anthrax infection of the central nervous system (the spinal cord and brain) and meninges (the membranes…
- Stratum corneum The stratum corneum as a rule refers to the outermost layer of the epidermis, which is itself the outer layer…
- Azotemia A higher than normal blood level of urea or other nitrogen containing compounds in the blood. The hallmark…
- Transporter gene The ability of genes to change position on chromosomes, a process in which a transposable element is removed…