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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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- Acute lymphocytic leukemia See: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
- Brachmann-de Lange syndrome See: de Lange syndrome
- RNA interference Abbreviated RNAi. The introduction of double-stranded RNA into a cell to inhibit the expression of a gene…
- ZIP code, protein An informal name for a molecular cell biology system of signals or 'address tags' that guide the movement of…
- Saline Relating to salt. As an adjective, 'saline' means 'salty, containing salt.' As a noun 'saline' is a salt…
- Hiatus An opening, as in the diaphragm. When there is an unusually wide opening in the diaphragm, there can be a…
- Jackknife seizure See: Infantile spasms
- Balance, sense of Our sense of balance is regulated by a complex interaction of the following parts of the nervous system: >…
- Obstruction, intestinal See: Intestinal obstruction
- Joint, temporomandibular Joint that hinges the lower jaw (mandible) to the skull. Abbreviated TMJ or TM joint.
- Colostrum A sticky white or yellow fluid secreted by the breasts during the second half of pregnancy and for a few days…