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Ova
Plural form of ovum
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- Diplopia, monocular Double vision (diplopia) in only one eye. The double vision persists when the other eye is covered. Monocular…
- Frostbite Frostbite: Damage to tissues from freezing due to the formation of ice crystals within cells, rupturing the…
- Lens, objective In a microscope, the objective lens is the lens nearest to the object being examined whereas the lens closest…
- Brown fat Brown adipose tissue, a rapid source of energy for infants in whom it forms about 5% of their body weight. It…
- Rx A medical prescription. The symbol 'Rx' is usually said to stand for the Latin word 'recipe' meaning 'to…
- Anal papillae The plural of anal papilla. See: Anal papilla
- Alpha-ET Street name for alpha-ethyltryptamine
- Infuse In medicine, to introduce a solution into the body through a vein. An infusion is the therapeutic…
- Phosphatase, acid Acid phosphatase is an enzyme that works under acid conditions and is made in the liver, spleen, bone marrow…
- ALA 1. Alpha-linolenic acid 2.Aminolevulinic acid, a naturally occurring chemical in the body that is converted…
- Meningoencephalitis Meningitis + encephalitis, inflammation of the meninges and brain. Called also: Encephalomeningitis