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CD4 count, absolute
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- Neprilysin See: Metallomembrane endopeptidase
- Cerebrovascular ferrocalcinosis A condition, first described in 1930 by T. Fahr and therefore called Fahr syndrome, that is a genetic…
- Bergstrom See: Bergström, Sune K.
- Insulin resistance syndrome Insulin resistance syndrome: See: Metabolic syndrome
- Artificial insemination A procedure in which a fine catheter (tube) is inserted through the cervix (the natural opening of the…
- Smoking, passive The inhaling of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) by someone who is not smoking. See: ETS
- Cancer, ovary Cancer of the egg sac of females: the ovary. The anatomic location of the ovaries: NTER>Most ovarian growths…
- Cholelithiasis 1. The presence of stones in the gallbladder or common bile duct. 2. The process of formation of such stones…
- Integrin One of a large and very important family of adhesion molecules that promote stable interactions between cells…
- Chemoprevention The use of natural or laboratory-made substances to prevent a disease such as cancer. The regular use of…
- Encephalopathic syndrome A dangerous condition with symptoms similar to those of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), of which it may…