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Prothrombin mutation G20210A
A common genetic risk factor for thrombosis (clots) including deep venous thrombosis (DVT). This mutation in the gene encoding the clotting factor prothrombin is found in about 1 in 50 persons in the US. It raises the risk of thrombosis…
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Show more- New variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease Abbreviated nvCJD. A human disease thought due to the same infectious agent as bovine spongiform…
- LQTS The long QT syndrome. See Long QT syndrome
- VEGF Vascular endothelial growth factor, a substance made by cells that stimulates the formation of new blood…
- Gland of external secretion See: Exocrine gland
- Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy III A degenerative disorder of nerves with progressive spasticity of the legs. Abbreviated as AD-HSP. Spasticity…
- Pancreatic juices Inflammation of the pancreas. Of the many diverse causes of pancreatitis, the most common are alcohol and…
- Pantothenic acid Pantothenic acid is vitamin B5, one of the less well known B vitamins, perhaps because it is widely…
- Involute 1. Literally, to turn inward or roll inward. 2. To decrease in size after an enlargement. The uterus…
- Cannabis The botanical name for the plant from which marijuana comes. Its full name is Cannibis sativa. Use of…
- Sweat gland The sweat (sudoriferous) glands are small tubular structures situated within and under the skin (in the…
- Parathyroidectomy Parathyroidectomy: Surgical removal of one or more of the parathyroid glands. Parathyroidectomy is usually…
- Modeling, chromatin See: Chromatin remodeling