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Show more- Black American See: African American
- Missense mutation Mutation: A genetic change involving the substitution of one base in the DNA for another which results in the…
- AMC (arthrogryposis multiplex congenita) AMC stands for arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, a disorder that develops before birth (prenatal) is…
- FBLN5 The gene encoding the protein known as fibulin 5. See: Fibulin 5
- Villi Plural of villus, a tiny finger-like or vascular projection
- Scan, CT Pictures of structures within the body created by a computer that takes the data from multiple X-ray images…
- Erythrophobia An abnormal and persistent fear of blushing. Sufferers of erythrophobia experience undue anxiety even though…
- Typhus, Queensland tick See: Queensland tick typhus
- Face, masklike A surgical procedure designed to make the face appear younger by pulling loose facial skin taut. With age or…
- Pin1 An enzyme that permits brain cells to function normally. Pin1 may also protect against Alzheimer's disease…
- Symphysiotomy A surgical procedure to effect an immediate dramatic increase in the size of the pelvic outlet to permit…
- Colon cancer risk See: Colon cancer family history