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Nephrogenic rest
A fragment of embryonic tissue in the kidney retained after the period of embryonic development. Nephrogenic rests are precursors (forerunners) of Wilms tumor. Two distinct categories of nephrogenic rest are recognized on the basis of…
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Show more- Uvea Part of the eye, consisting collectively of the iris, the choroid of the eye, and the ciliary body > >The…
- Male breast cancer Male breast cancer: See: Breast cancer, male.
- ADH secretion, inappropriate The syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) results in the inability to put out…
- System, peripheral nervous (PNS) That portion of the nervous system that is outside the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system…
- Mathematics disorder A condition characterized by math skills that are significantly below normal, given the person's age…
- Syndrome, battered child A disease in which children are physically abused. The battered child syndrome is a form of child abuse. Not…
- Chamomile An herb often used in the form of a tea as a sedative. Allergic reactions to chamomile can occur…
- Hormone, thyrotropin A hormone produced by the pituitary gland at the base of the brain in response to signals from the…
- Colostrum A sticky white or yellow fluid secreted by the breasts during the second half of pregnancy and for a few days…
- Sense of smell See Olfaction
- Breast cancer susceptibility genes Inherited factors that predispose to breast cancer. Put otherwise, these genes make one more susceptible to…
- Antibiotic-resistant tuberculosis See: Tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant