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Magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging
(MRSI) A noninvasive imaging method that provides information about cellular activity (metabolic information). It is used in oncology along with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) which provides information about the shape and size of the…
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- Cannabinoid receptor 2 One of the two known receptors in the endocannabinoid (EC) system. The gene encoding cannabinoid receptor 2…
- Tick, American dog See American dog tick
- Vulva The female external genital organs including the labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, tiny glands called…
- Abiotrophy Loss of function or degeneration for reasons unknown. For example, cerebellar abiotrophy may affect…
- Affinity In immunology, the strength of binding interaction between antigen and antibody molecules
- Carney complex A multiple neoplasia syndrome with cardiac, endocrine, cutaneous, and neural tumors together with spotty…
- Fungiform Mushroom-shaped. From fungi-, fungus + forma, shape. The fungiform papillae are broad flat structures that…
- Toxaphene A chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide currently banned for all uses in the US. Breathing, eating, or drinking…
- Buschke's scleredema E: Scleredema
- Neisseria Group of bacteria that includes the cause of gonorrhea.
- Rhinophyma Pronounced (ryno-fee-ma), a bulbous enlarged red nose and puffy cheeks (like those of the old comedian W.C…