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Microscope, fluorescent
See: Fluorescent microscope
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- Dysphoric mania The concurrent presence of symptoms of depression and mania together. Also called Mixed bipolar state
- Arimidex Brand name for anastrozole, an oral antiestrogen. Arimidex inhibits the enzyme aromatase in the adrenal…
- Vitreous A clear, jelly-like substance that fills the middle of the eye. Also called the vitreous humor, 'humor' in…
- White phosphorus A waxy solid which burns easily and is used in chemical manufacturing and smoke munitions. It is also used by…
- Cox-2 inhibitor A type of drug that selectively blocks the enzyme cox-2 (cyclooxygenase-2). Blocking this enzyme impedes the…
- Tyrosinemia type II A metabolic genetic disease due to deficiency of the enzyme tyrosine transaminase. The disease is…
- Mitochondrial inheritance The inheritance of a trait encoded in the mitochondrial genome. Because of the oddities of mitochondria…
- Family history The family structure and relationships within the family, including information about diseases in family…
- Floater A blurry spot that seems to drift in front of the eyes but does not block vision. The blur is the result of…
- Word deafness See: Auditory aphasia
- Hydrocephalus, normal pressure See: Normal pressure hydrocephalus