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Show more- Cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody See: Citrulline antibody
- End-of-life companion See: Doula (the second meaning)
- Fracture, clay-shoveler's An uncommon breakage of the spine of the vertebrae from the lower neck or upper back as a result of stress…
- Catalepsy The state of persisting in unusual postures or facial expressions, regardless of outside stimuli, as is seen…
- CSF 1. Cerebrospinal fluid.2. Colony-stimulating factor
- Angiostrongyliasis Infection with the parasitic nematode (roundworm) Angiostrongylus. The two species that infect humans are A…
- Fibroblast A cell ubiquitous in connective tissue that makes and secretes collagen
- ATG Antithymocyte globulin
- Pediatric Pertaining to children
- Longitudinal study A study done over the passage of time. For example, a longitudinal study of children with Down syndrome…
- Amplification Making multiple copies of a gene or of any sequence of DNA. Repeated copying of a piece of DNA. In…
- Transesophageal echocardiography A diagnostic test, using a special probe placed within the esophagus, that employs ultrasound waves to make…