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Colorblindness of the red-green type (also known as deuteranopia or deuteranomaly). The term "Daltonism" is derived from the name of the chemist and physicist, John Dalton (1766-1844). Dalton was born in a village in Cumberland, England…
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Show more- Cox-2 Cyclooxygenase-2, a protein acts as an enzyme and specifically catalyzes (speeds) the production of certain…
- Coronal A coronal plane through the body is a vertical plane from head to foot and parallel to the shoulders
- Dystocia, placental See: Placental dystocia
- Diabetes, unstable A term used when a diabetic person's blood glucose (sugar) level often swings quickly and widely from high to…
- Fracture, stress A fracture caused by repetitive stress, as may occur in sports, strenuous exercise, or heavy physical labor…
- Lesbian suicide risk High rates of suicide have consistently been reported among homosexuals, particularly among adolescents and…
- Glycemic index An indicator of the ability of different types of foods that contain carbohydrate to raise the blood glucose…
- Memory, explicit See: Explicit memory
- Anger An emotional state that may range in intensity from mild irritation to intense fury and rage. Anger has…
- Certified professional midwife A midwife who has completed a degree in midwifery at a credentialed educational institution. Abbreviated CPM
- Oil, tropical Coconut, palm kernel or palm oil. Like all fats and oils, these three oils contain various types of fatty…
- ADH secretion, inappropriate The syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) results in the inability to put out…