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Runx-1
A protein that is a transcription factor controlling when genes are switched on or off. Runx-1 acts by binding to regulatory sequences -- specific sequences of DNA close to the genes they regulate. These DNA sequences, called Runx-1…
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- Palliate To treat partially and incompletely. To palliate a diseases is to treat it partially but not cure it…
- Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty Angioplasty: PTCA. The use of a balloon-tipped catheter to enlarge a narrowed artery
- Ejection fraction The portion of blood that is pumped out of a filled ventricle as a result of a heartbeat. The heart does not…
- Dry eye A deficiency of tears. The main symptom is usually a scratchy or sandy feeling as if something is in the eye…
- Ringworm (tinea) Ringworm (tinea): Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin previously thought to be due to a parasite…
- Stereotactic Stereotactic refers to precise positioning in three-dimensional space. For example, biopsies, surgery or…
- Volvulus Abnormal twisting of the intestine which can impair the blood flow to the intestine. Volvulus can lead to…
- Assisted suicide Suicide: The deliberate hastening of death by a terminally ill patient with assistance from a doctor, family…
- Herbicide A chemical pesticide designed to control or destroy plants, weeds, or grasses. Herbicides tend to have…
- Protean Very variable; easily changing; or continually changing. Protean is not to be confused with protein (a member…
- Nephropathy Any kidney disease. For example, there is diabetic nephropathy, gouty nephropathy, HIV-associated…