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Show more- RNA interference Abbreviated RNAi. The introduction of double-stranded RNA into a cell to inhibit the expression of a gene…
- Medicine, nuclear See: Nuclear medicine
- Bones of the trunk The bones of the human trunk, 51 bones in all, consisting of 26 vertebrae, 24 ribs and the sternum. The 26…
- Genome, honey bee See: Honey bee genome
- Inhaler, metered-dose Not something that is contained in a will, but rather a gene, chromosome or genome that is transmitted from…
- Blindness, night Impaired vision in dim light and in the dark, due to impaired function of specific vision cells (namely, the…
- Hyperpigmentation Dark spots on the skin. Hyperpigmentation is primarily a cosmetic concern that can be covered with make-up…
- National Program of Cancer Registries A program administered in the US by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) since 1994 that…
- Collateral knee ligament, lateral The knee joint is surrounded by a joint capsule with ligaments strapping the inside and outside of the joint…
- Annexins The annexins are a family of proteins first described in 1990. All of the annexin proteins share the property…
- Respiratory distress syndrome, acute Better known as ARDS. See: ARDS
- Cathartic A laxative