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Show more- Hormone, glucocorticoid A hormone that predominantly affects the metabolism of carbohydrates and, to a lesser extent, fats and…
- Thermostat A device that monitors temperature and automatically maintains it at certain levels. In a human, a tiny part…
- Islets of Langerhans Known as the insulin-producing tissue, the islets of Langerhans do more than that. They are groups of…
- Surgery, elective Surgery that is subject to choice (election). The choice may be made by the patient or doctor. For example…
- Chromosome band One of the transverse bands produced on chromosomes by differential staining techniques. Depending on the…
- Phalanges The plural of phalanx. See: Phalanx
- Septal defect, ventricular (VSD) A hole in the septum (the wall) between the lower chambers of the heart (the ventricles). Ventricular Septal…
- Agita Heartburn, acid indigestion, an upset stomach or, by extension, a general feeling of upset. The word is…
- Score, Gleason A grading system for prostate carcinoma. See Gleason score
- Intercellular Between cells, as in an intercellular bridge
- Cysticercus The larval form of any of the Taenia tapeworms. The plural is cysticerci. Infection with cysticerci is…
- Oropharynx The area of the throat that is at the back of the mouth. The oropharynx is in contrast to the nasopharynx…