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Membrane attack complex
Abbreviated MAC. An abnormal activation of the complement (protein) portion of the blood, forming a cascade reaction that brings blood proteins together, binds them to the cell wall, and then inserts them through the cell membrane. MAC…
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- Eighth cranial nerve The eighth cranial nerve is the vestibulocochlear nerve. The vestibulocochlear nerve is responsible for the…
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- Enteric-coated Coated with a material that permits transit through the stomach to the small intestine before the medication…
- IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) A group of chronic intestinal diseases characterized by inflammation of the bowel -- the large or small…
- Anencephaly A neural tube defect (NTD) that occurs when the cephalic (head) end of the neural tube fails to close…
- Dermis The lower or inner layer of the two main layers of cells that make up the skin.The dermis contains blood…