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NGFB
The beta polypeptide chain of nerve growth factor
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- Scan, thyroid An image taken of the thyroid gland after radioactive iodine is taken by mouth. The thyroid gland is in front…
- Septum, nasal The dividing wall within the nose. The nasal septum runs down the middle of the nose creating two sides to…
- Dust mite A tiny microscopic organism that is the primary cause of allergies related to house dust. The term 'dust mite…
- Charbon Known also as anthrax, charbon is a serious bacterial infection. It is not primarily a human disease but…
- Onchocerciasis River blindness, a disease caused by a parasitic worm (Onchocerca volvulus) which is transmitted to persons…
- Cryoprobe A surgical probe, a long slender pointed surgical instrument, used to apply extreme cold to tissues. From…
- MedicAlert A nonprofit emergency medical information service, known for its MedicAlert jewelry, particularly the…
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