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Desiccate
To remove the moisture from a thing that normally contains moisture, such as a plant; to dry out completely; to preserve by drying. The process of desiccating a thing is called desiccation; an agent used to bring about desiccation is…
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- Alienist The term 'alienist' was heading for obsolescence until it was returned to a position of some prominence by…
- Ventricle, heart One of the two lower chambers of the heart. The right ventricle is the chamber that receives blood from the…
- Azoospermia No sperm at all. The ejaculate is completely devoid of sperm. By contrast, in oligospermia (literally, few…
- Proband The family member through whom a family's medical history comes to light. For example, a proband might be a…
- Skittles Street name for dextromethorphan (DXM)
- Sagittal sinus A crucial large vein that goes over the top of the skull from front to back and then splits to take blood…
- Acquired immunity Immunity acquired by infection or vaccination (active immunity) or by the transfer of antibody or lymphocytes…
- Melanoma thickness A method for determining the prognosis (outlook) with melanoma. The thickness of a melanoma is related to the…
- Carcinogenic Causing cancer or contributing to the causation of cancer. Pertaining to a carcinogen