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Sweat test
A simple test that is used to evaluate a patient who is suspected of having cystic fibrosis (CF). The goal of the test is to stimulate the patient's skin to produce a certain amount of sweat, which may then be absorbed by a special filter…
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- Lysenkoism A theory put forth by a Russian plant-breeder named Trofim Denisovich Lysenko [1898-1976] during the…
- Recombinant clones Clones containing recombinant DNA molecules.
- Enate 1. As a noun, a relative on the mother's side. 2. As an adjective, related on the mother's side. As opposed…
- Extrapyramidal system That part of the nervous system that regulates muscle reflexes
- Periosteal Pertaining to the periosteum, a dense membrane composed of fibrous connective tissue that closely wraps…
- Knee The knee is a joint which has three parts. The thigh bone (the femur) meets the large shin bone (the tibia)…
- Edema Edema: The swelling of soft tissues as a result of excess water accumulation. Edema is often more prominent…
- Hemoglobin, carbon monoxide See: Carboxyhemoglobin
- West Nile virus West Nile virus: The mosquito-borne virus that causes West Nile fever. One of the flaviviruses, a family of…
- Blastokinin See: Uteroglobin
- Lassa fever An acute viral infection found in the tropics, especially in West Africa. Epidemics of Lassa fever have…