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- Virus, human lymphotropic, type III Another name for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the cause of AIDS. Please see: Virus, human…
- Carbon dioxide content A measure of the bicarbonate level in the blood. The normal carbon dioxide content may vary somewhat from one…
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- Mycelium An array of fungal filaments which was thought to resemble a display of decorative nails. From the Greek…
- Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita A rare autoimmune skin disease with blisters. In epidermolysis bullosa acquisita (EBA) the body attacks its…
- Superficial spreading melanoma See: Melanoma, superficial spreading
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- Aqueduct A channel for the passage of fluid.
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