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Peromyscus leucopus
See: White-footed mouse
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- Infant, small for gestational age Small for gestational age (SGA) infants weigh 2500 g or less at birth and are considered to have intrauterine…
- Florence R. Sabin See: Sabin, Florence R.
- Eczema, contact A localized reaction that includes redness, itching, and burning where the skin has come into contact with an…
- Anorgasmia Failure to achieve orgasm (climax) during sexual intercourse. Anorgasmia can result from many causes…
- Juvenile polyposis syndrome See: Juvenile polyposis
- Coloboma A congenital malformation (birth defect) in which part of the eye does not form due to failure of fusion of…
- Teleological Serving an ultimate purpose in its design. For example, 'What is the true purpose of the nose?' That is a…
- Tuberculosis, bovine See: Bovine tuberculosis
- American Journal of Public Health A monthly journal that publishes original research articles that are peer-reviewed in both 'general and…
- Machine, CPM A machine used to help rehabilitate a limb (an arm or leg). The continuous passive motion (CPM) machine is…