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Teleological
Serving an ultimate purpose in its design. For example, 'What is the true purpose of the nose?' That is a teleological question. For another example, to say that all evolutionary changes occur for a definite purpose is a teleological…
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Show more- Gullet The esophagus. The words esophagus and gullet differ in origin. Esophagus comes from the Greek whereas gullet…
- E2F3 E2F transcription factor 3. E2F3 is a gene on chromosome 6p22 that is a member of the E2F family of…
- Charles Darwin See: Darwin, Charles
- VAD Ventricular assist device, a mechanical pump that takes over the function of the damaged ventricle of the…
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome See: Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, dermatosparaxis type.
- Aetiology The study of the causes. For example, of a disorder. The word 'aetiology' is mainly used in medicine, where…
- Chorea, senile See: Senile chorea
- Seminal vesicle A structure in the male that is about 5 centimeters (2 inches) long and is located behind the bladder and…
- Echovirus A group of viruses found in the gastrointestinal tract. The 'echo' part of the name stands for enteric…
- Muscle, cardiac A type of muscle with unique features only found in the heart. The cardiac muscle is the muscle of the heart…
- M.D. Abbreviation for the Latin title Medicinae Doctor, Doctor of Medicine. Sometimes written today as MD (without…
- Impotence Impotence: A common problem among men characterized by the consistent inability to sustain an erection…