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Zooparasite
A living parasite, such as a worm or protozoa
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- Bayes' theorem See: Bayes theorem
- Tumeric A spice with anti-inflammatory effects. The active ingredient is curcumin, which has antioxidant and…
- Topical Pertaining to a particular surface area. A topical agent is applied to a certain area of the skin and is…
- Ductal carcinoma of the breast, infiltrating Breast, infiltrating: Infiltrating ductal carcinoma is one of several recognized specific patterns of cancer…
- Merkel cell carcinoma Carcinoma: An infrequent but highly malignant type of skin cancer. Characteristically starts in a sun-exposed…
- PTHC (percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography) See: Cholangiography, percutaneous transhepatic
- Lytic Suffix having to do with lysis (destruction), as in hemolytic anemia, the excessive destruction of red blood…
- Cartilage hair hypoplasia syndrome A specific genetic form of short-limbed dwarfism with skeletal features that also include normal head…
- Alpha synuclein See: Alpha-synuclein
- Ehrlich, Paul (1854-1915) Renowned German scientist and physician. Born near Breslau, Ehrlich got his start there working…
- Thyroid gland A gland that makes and stores hormones that help regulate the heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature…