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Granulocyte
>Neutrophils have 'neutral' subtle granules; >Eosinophils have prominent granules that stain readily with the acid dye eosin; and >Basophils have prominent granules that stain readily basic (non acidic) dyes. This classification dates back…
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Show more- Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome A genetic disease characterized by: > >hemangioblastomas (benign blood vessel tumors) in the brain, spinal…
- Stage of expulsion See: Second stage of labor
- Scrubs A protective garment designed to be worn by the doctor, nurse, and others in the operating room. The garment…
- Family, gene A group of genes related in structure and often in function. The genes belonging to a gene family are…
- P53 A tumor suppressor. The designation 'p53' stands for 'protein 53 kilodaltons' in size. p53 is a specific…
- Blood urea nitrogen Medically called hematuria, blood in the urine can be microscopic or gross. Evaluating hematuria requires…
- Klippel-Feil sequence Short neck, low hairline at the nape of the neck and limited movement of the head. Klippel-Feil sequence is…
- Apoplexy A venerable term for a stroke, a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), often associated with loss of consciousness…
- Fever, relapsing See: Relapsing fever
- Epigenetics 1. The study of heritable changes in gene function that occur without a change in the sequence of the DNA…
- Oculomotor nerve The oculomotor nerve is the third cranial nerve. (The cranial nerves emerge from or enter the cranium, the…
- Skin plaque A plaque is a broad, raised area on the skin. Because it is raised, it can be felt (palpated). By definition…