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Peripheral nervous system
): That portion of the nervous system that is outside the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system (PNS) is one of the two major divisions of the nervous system. The other is the central nervous system (CNS) which is made up of…
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- SiRNA Abbreviation for small inhibitory RNA, a short sequence of RNA which can be used to silence gene expression
- Intervention The act of intervening, interfering or interceding with the intent of modifying the outcome. In medicine, an…
- Superaspirin A class of drugs that act in certain but not all ways like aspirin. Also known as Cox-2 inhibitors, these…
- Primary atelectasis Failure of the lung to expand fully at birth. In contrast to secondary atelectasis in which there is partial…
- Syndrome, scalded skin See Scalded skin syndrome
- Labyrinthitis Inflammation of the labyrinth, the system of intercommunicating canals and cavities within the inner ear…
- Nuchal translucency test A measurement of the size of the translucent space behind the neck of the fetus using ultrasound at between…
- Cerebral edema Edema: Accumulation of excessive fluid in the substance of the brain. The brain is especially susceptible to…