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Transcriptomics
The study of the transcriptome, the complete set of RNA transcripts produced by the genome at any one time
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- Dysmorphophobia Excessive dislike of a part of ones body. See: Body dysmorphic disorder
- Insecticide-treated bednet A bednet that has been treated with insecticide to protect against mosquitos and malaria. 'Provision of…
- Illness, heat-related A person with symptoms including headache, nausea, and fatigue after exposure to heat probably has some…
- Surgeon A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity by operative or manual methods. A medical doctor…
- Absorbed dose In radiology, the amount of energy that is deposited in any material by ionizing radiation. The unit of…
- Inhibitory RNA See: RNA inactivation; and RNA interference
- Tumeric A spice with anti-inflammatory effects. The active ingredient is curcumin, which has antioxidant and…
- Lacrimal gland A small almond-shaped structure that produces tears. The lacrimal gland is located just above the outer…
- Histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis A disorder, also called Kikuchi disease, that typically causes 'swollen glands' in the neck (cervical…
- Fear of crossing streets Abnormal and persistent fear of crossing streets, highways and other thoroughfares; fear of thoroughfares…