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Exogenous DNA
DNA originating outside an organism
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- Nasal septum The dividing wall within the nose. The nasal septum runs down the middle of the nose creating two sides to…
- Cardiac defibrillator, implantable A device put within the body that is designed to recognize certain types of abnormal heart rhythms…
- Embryonal carcinoma A malignant germ cell tumor that occurs most often in the testes and accounts for about 40% of testicular…
- Hypertension, gestational High blood pressure that develops during pregnancy and may subside after delivery. Women who have experienced…
- Anteroposterior (AP) In anatomy, AP stands for anteroposterior: from front-to-back. For example, an AP X-ray of the chest is taken…
- Ovum An egg in the ovary of the female. This egg is called the female 'gamete' or sex cell. It combines with the…
- Feces The medical and scientific term for the 'excrement discharged from the intestines.' The word 'feces' (or its…
- Uterine rupture A tear of the uterus, an uncommon but very serious situation that may result in hysterectomy, urologic…