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Genomics
The study of genes and their function. Genomics aims to understand the structure of the genome, including the mapping genes and sequencing the DNA. Genomics examines the molecular mechanisms and the interplay of genetic and environmental…
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Show more- Diuresis The increased formation of urine by the kidney. See diuretic for more detail
- Nickel A silver-white metallic element. Long-term exposure to nickel, such as from jewelry, can cause a form of…
- Urinary calculus A stone in the urinary tract. The word 'calculus' in Latin means 'a pebble.' Pebbles were once used for…
- Turcot syndrome A genetic disease characterized by polyps in the colon (large intestine) in addition to tumors in the brain…
- Perichondrial To do with the perichondrium, a dense membrane composed of fibrous connective tissue that closely wraps all…
- Acute nonlymphocytic leukemia Acute nonlymphocytic leukemia: Abbreviated ANLL. More commonly called acute myeloid leukemia (AML). A quickly…
- Testicular cancer Testicular cancer: Cancer of the male sex organ, the testicle, that normally produces the hormone…
- Private mutation A rare mutation found usually only in a single family or a small population. It is like a privately printed…
- Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) A device inserted into the uterus (womb) to prevent conception (pregnancy). The IUD can be a coil, loop…
- Neonatology The art and science of caring medically for the newborn.
- Renal infection in children See: Urinary tract infection in children
- Smooth muscle One of the three types of muscle tissue in the body (skeletal, smooth, cardiac). Generally forms the…