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Show more- Hybridization, in situ The use of a DNA or RNA probe to detect the complementary sequence. In situ hybridization is like all nucleic…
- Cerebral aneurysm A localized widening of a vessel within the brain. See: Berry aneurysm
- Strontium ranelate An agent consisting of two atoms of stable strontium and ranelic acid. Strontium ranelate stimulates the…
- Fanconi pancytopenia See Fanconi anemia
- Nuclei, basal A region located at the base of the brain composed of 4 clusters of neurons, or nerve cells. This area of the…
- Organs of reproduction, male >The male external genitalia -- the penis, the male urethra, and the scrotum; and >The male internal…
- Skin graft, porcine A skin graft in which pig skin is used. Like grafts from human donors, porcine grafts are usually just a…
- Metastasize The spread from one part of the body to another. When cancer cells metastasize and cause secondary tumors…
- Zygomatic arch The part of the temporal bone of the skull that forms the prominence of the cheek. The zygomatic arch is also…
- Toe sign An important neurologic examination based upon what the toes do when the sole of the foot is stimulated. If…
- Transducer An instrument that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. A transducer can also act as a…
- Fracture, open A fracture in which the bone is sticking through the skin. Also called a compound fracture. NTER> A fracture…