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- Cranial nerve II The second cranial is the optic nerve, the nerve that connects the eye to the brain and carries the impulses…
- Transthyretin A plasma protein consisting of 127 amino acids that binds retinol and thyroxine. The gene TTR that encodes…
- Diuresis The increased formation of urine by the kidney. See diuretic for more detail
- Abuse, child Child abuse is a very complex and dangerous set of problems that include child neglect and the physical…
- Spastic dysphonia See: Spasmodic dysphonia
- Thromboxane B2 The inactive product of thromboxane. Abbreviated TXB2
- Melatonin A hormone produced by the pineal gland, melatonin is intimately involved in regulating the sleeping and…
- Immunoglobulin A A major class of immunoglobulins found in serum and external body secretions such as saliva, tears, and sweat…
- Coryza A cold in the head. The word 'coryza' came from the Greek 'koryza' which is thought to have been compounded…
- Osteoarthropathy Any disease of the bones and joints. From osteo-, bone + -arthro-, joint, + pathy, disease
- KUB Kidney, ureter, and bladder