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A (adenine)
In genetics, A stands for adenine, one member of the A-T (adenine-thymine) base pair in DNA. The other base pair in DNA is G-C (guanine-cytosine). Each base pair forms a 'rung of the DNA ladder.' A DNA nucleotide is made of a molecule of…
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- Bilirubin A yellow-orange compound produced by the breakdown of hemoglobin from red blood cells.
- Diarrhea, traveler's Diarrhea illness associated with travel to a foreign country. Among the causes of traveler's diarrhea are…
- Acrylamide A chemical created in foods when starches and other carbohydrates are overheated (over 120°C or 250°F) during…
- Interferon Interferon: A naturally occurring substance that interferes with the ability of viruses to reproduce…
- Bodywork Any of a number of therapeutic or simply relaxing practices that involve the manipulation, massage, or…
- Langer-Saldino type achondrogenesis See: Achondrogenesis type II
- Endocrinopathy Literally, a disease of an endocrine gland. A medical term for a hormone problem. For example…
- Coccus A bacterial cell which has the shape of a sphere. Coccus enters into the name of a number of bacteria. For…
- Pericardial Referring to the pericardium, the sac of fibrous tissue that surrounds the heart. The inner surface of the…
- Polymox See: Amoxicillin
- Test, CA 125 See: CA 125