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NTD
Neural tube defect, a major birth defect caused by abnormal development of the neural tube, the structure present during embryonic life which gives rise to the central nervous system -- the brain and spinal cord. Neural tube defects (NTDs)…
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- Archaea A unique group of microorganisms classified as bacteria (Archaeobacteria) but genetically and metabolically…
- Health, industrial A branch of public health concerned with the health and well-being of workers. Its aims are to eliminate…
- Heterosexuality Sexuality directed toward someone of the opposite sex
- Sarcoma, synovial See Synovial sarcoma
- Fructose A sugar that occurs naturally in fruits and honey. Fructose has 4 calories per gram
- Schizophrenia, childhood Schizophrenia, childhood: The onset of schizophrenia before adulthood. This condition is very rare in young…
- Immunopig
- In vivo In the living organism, as opposed to in vitro (in the laboratory).
- Canavan disease Canavan disease: A severe progressive inherited (genetic) disorder of the central nervous system (CNS). The…
- Blindness, legal See: Legal blindness
- Steatohepatitis Fatty inflammation of the liver, usually in alcoholics. Steato- refers to fat and -hepatitis to inflammation…