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Dopa
A precursor (forerunner) of dopamine, a key neurotransmitter (messenger) in the brain. Dopa is used in the treatment of Parkinson disease. Parkinson disease is believed to be related to low levels of dopamine in certain parts of the brain…
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Show more- Genomics The study of genes and their function. Genomics aims to understand the structure of the genome, including the…
- MPO deficiency Myeloperoxidase deficiency
- Lumbar Referring to the 5 lumbar vertebrae which are situated below the thoracic vertebrae and above the sacral…
- Pinocytosis A cellular process that permits the active transport of fluid from outside the cell through the membrane…
- Penis, inflammation of the foreskin and glans In the uncircumcised male, balanitis (inflammation of the glans, the rounded head of the penis) and posthitis…
- Brachial plexus >Avulsion, the most severe type, in which the nerve is torn from the spine; >Rupture, in which the nerve is…
- Spur, heel A bony spur projecting from the back or underside of the heel that often makes walking painful. Spurs at the…
- Scrubs A protective garment designed to be worn by the doctor, nurse, and others in the operating room. The garment…
- Spider veins A group of widened veins that can be seen through the surface of the skin. Their wheel-and- spoke shape…
- Depo-Provera contraceptive Injectable progestin (Depo-Provera) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for…
- Q.h. (on prescription) Abbreviation for 'every hour.' On a prescription or doctor's hospital orders, q.h. means every hour. Also…
- Surgicenter A facility for minor surgery done on an outpatient basis; a facility designed to serve patients who need…