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Syndrome, Zellweger
A genetic disorder, also called the cerebrohepatorenal syndrome, characterized by the reduction or absence of peroxisomes (cell structures that rid the body of toxic substances) in the cells of the liver, kidneys, and brain. Zellweger…
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- Paul Ehrlich 1. Paul Ehrlich (1854-1915), renowned German scientist and physician. See: Ehlich, Paul. 2. Paul R. Ehrlich…
- Chargaff ratios See: Chargaff rule
- Areola 1. The small darkened area around the nipple of the breast. 2. The colored part of the iris around the pupil…
- Diarrhea Diarrhea: A familiar phenomenon with unusually frequent or unusually liquid bowel movements, excessive watery…
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- Gerstmann-Straussler syndrome See: Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker syndrome
- Primary atelectasis Failure of the lung to expand fully at birth. In contrast to secondary atelectasis in which there is partial…
- Social anxiety disorder Excessive fear of embarrassment in social situations that is extremely intrusive and can have debilitating…