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- Witkop syndrome A genetic disorder characterized by the absence of several teeth at birth and abnormalities of the nails. The…
- Spermatic cord A group of structures which go through the inguinal canal to the testis. The structures include the vas…
- D and C Stands for dilatation and curettage. This is a very common gynecologic procedure in which the cervix of the…
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- Receptor 1. In cell biology, a structure on the surface of a cell (or inside a cell) that selectively receives and…
- Amphetamine A drug with a stimulant effect on the central nervous system that can be both physically and psychologically…
- Adams-Stokes disease Sudden collapse into unconsciousness due to a disorder of heart rhythm in which there is a slow or absent…
- Tuberculous diskitis An infection of the spine due to tuberculosis, seen most often in children. The main symptom is back pain…
- HHV-6 Human herpesvirus 6