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Gland, sweat
The sweat (sudoriferous) glands are small tubular structures situated within and under the skin (in the subcutaneous tissue). They discharge sweat by tiny openings in the surface of the skin. The sweat is a transparent colorless acidic…
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- Lingelsheimia A group of bacteria named after W. von Lingelsheim. Now known as Acinetobacter. See: Acinetobacter
- In situ, carcinoma Cancer that involves only the place in which it began and has not spread. Carcinoma in situ is an early-stage…
- Mast syndrome An autosomal recessive form of hereditary spastic paraplegia with dementia first described in the Old Order…
- Ablation, endometrial Removal of the lining of the womb. Removing the uterine lining decreases menstrual flow or stops it…
- Type 2 diabetes See Diabetes, type 2.
- Mycobacterium intercellulare A slow-growing bacterium found in the soil and in dust particles that can cause the mycobacterium avian…
- Allergy, soy milk Allergy, soy milk: Soy protein formulas contain no cow milk and are therefore reasonable alternatives for…
- Hydrostatic weighing See: Underwater weighing
- Test, exercise A test (sometimes called the treadmill test or exercise treadmill test) in which a continuous…