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Show more- Disease, gum Inflammation of the soft tissue (gingiva) and abnormal loss of bone that surrounds the teeth and holds them…
- CT cell See: Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte
- Gluteus maximus The greatest gluteal muscle and the biggest muscle in the human body. The gluteus maximus forms the bulk of…
- Membrane metalloendopeptidase See: Metallomembrane endopeptidase
- AP AP is a versatile abbreviation. It serves in cardiology to abbreviate angina pectoris (AP) and arterial…
- Repetitive stress injury Stress injury: A type of injury from recurrent stress, often associated with the heavy use of computers…
- Phytonutrient The active health-protecting Currently, the terms 'phytonutrient' and 'phytochemical' are being used…
- Arrhythmia, sinus The normal increase in heart rate that occurs during inspiration (when you breathe in). This is a natural…
- Beta-2 agonist See: Beta-agonist
- Crohn colitis Crohn disease involving only the large intestine (colon). Crohn disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder…
- Vagus nerve A remarkable nerve that supplies nerve fibers to the pharynx (throat), larynx (voice box), trachea…
- Barium solution A liquid containing barium sulfate. The barium is radioopaque -- it shows up on x-rays. The barium outlines…