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- Nuclei, basal A region located at the base of the brain composed of 4 clusters of neurons, or nerve cells. This area of the…
- Cardiovascular The circulatory system comprising the heart and blood vessels which carries nutrients and oxygen to the…
- Microcephalin 1 Mutation of this gene is responsible for an autosomal recessive form of primary microcephaly with no other…
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- Major depression A disease with certain characteristic signs and symptoms that interferes with the ability to work, sleep…
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