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Dirofilaria immitis
The dog heartworm
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- Chromosome complement The whole set of chromosomes for the species. In humans, the chromosome complement (which is also called the…
- Dysplastic nevus An atypical mole whose appearance is different from that of a common ordinary mole. Dysplastic nevi tend to…
- Myalgia Pain in a muscle; or pain in multiple muscles. Myalgia means muscle pain. There are many specific causes of…
- Vision, blurred See: Blurred vision
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- Feverfew An herb that has been most commonly used for migraine headaches. Feverfew can cause allergic reactions…
- Cancer, larynx Cancer of the voice box (the larynx) which is located at the top of the windpipe (trachea). Also called…
- Supination Rotation of the forearm and hand so that the palm is up (and the corresponding movement of the foot and leg…
- Fasting blood glucose A method for learning how much glucose (sugar) there is in a blood sample taken after an overnight fast. The…
- Gap junction beta 2 See: GJB2