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Abbreviation for immunoglobulin, a protein produced by plasma cells and lymphocytes. Immunoglobulins are an essential part of the body's immune system which attach to foreign substances, such as bacteria, and assist in destroying them. The…
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Show more- Phobia An unreasonable sort of fear that can cause avoidance and panic. Phobias are a relatively common type of…
- Oto- An otoacoustic emission test (OAE) measures an acoustic response that is produced by the inner ear (cochlea)…
- Allele An alternative form of a gene. One of the different forms of a gene that can exist at a single locus (spot on…
- Induced abortion An abortion that is brought about intentionally. Also called an artificial or therapeutic abortion. As…
- Transfusion medicine Blood transfusion and blood conservation are the complementary activities that constitute the clinical arena…
- History, medical See: Medical history
- Placenta, low Location of the placenta in the lower part of the uterus (womb) so that the placenta partially or completely…
- Femoral head, avascular necrosis of the See Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
- Hapten In immunology, a molecule that is incapable, alone, of causing the production of antibodies but which can do…
- Bicuspid Having two flaps or cusps. The heart valve that is called the bicuspid valve is located between the left…
- CAT scan, spiral A conventional computerized axial tomography scan (CAT scan or CT scan) is an x-ray procedure which combines…
- Will, living A living will is one form of advance medical directive. Advance medical directives pertain to treatment…