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Integron
A mobile DNA element that can capture and carry genes, particularly those responsible for antibiotic resistance. Integrons do this by site-specific recombination. There are at least three classes of integrons based upon which integrase…
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Show more- Drop seizure See: Atonic seizure
- Pathogenicity island The genetic element, the 'island of evil', within the genome of an organism that is responsible for its…
- Sinus, cavernous A large channel of venous blood creating a 'sinus' cavity bordered by the sphenoid bone and the temporal bone…
- EMG Electromyogram
- Olfactory disorder A loss in the ability to smell or a change in the way odors are perceived. Reduction of the sense of smell is…
- Naso- Prefix referring to the nose. For example, nasogastric refers to the passage from the nose to the stomach
- Chromosome 11 childhood leukemia A new type of childhood leukemia in which a piece of chromosome 11 has been translocated (broken off and…
- Human T-lymphotropic virus type III An obsolete term for the human immunodeficiency virus, now commonly called HIV
- Disease, fifth See Gaucher disease, type 1.
- Contraindication >An absolute contraindication is a situation which makes a particular treatment or procedure absolutely…
- OBS 1. Organic brain syndrome.2. Obstetricians, in the plural
- Complications, postoperative Postoperative problems affecting patients after surgery. Postoperative complications may (or may not) be…