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Isochromosome 17q
An abnormal chromosome 17 with two identical long (q) arms due to duplication of the long arm and loss of the short arm. Isochromosome 17q is the most common isochromosome in cancer. It plays an important role in tumor development and…
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- Urogenital Relating to both the urinary system, and to the interior and exterior genitalia
- Prostate, nodular hyperplasia See: Benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Z chromosome A sex chromosome in certain animals, such as chickens, turkeys, and moths. In humans, males are XY and…
- Resistance Opposition to something, or the ability to withstand it. For example, some forms of staphylococcus are…
- Skin graft Skin that is used to cover an area where the patient's skin has been lost due to a burn, injury, or surgery…
- Chronic daily headache See: Headache, chronic daily
- Mucoviscidosis An old name (but one that has prevailed in France and some other nations) for cystic fibrosis (CF), one of…
- Dry skin Abnormally dry skin. Can be caused by a dry climate, winter weather, deficiency of vitamin A, systemic…
- Hamstring The prominent tendons at the back of the knee. They are the sidewalls of the hollow behind the knee. (This…
- Absinthism The disorder associated with the habitual abuse of absinthe. The symptoms included hallucinations…
- Exercise-induced asthma Asthma: Asthma that is 'triggered' by vigorous physical activity. Exercise-induced asthma tends particularly…