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ADD (attention deficit disorder)
Attention deficit disorder: An inability to control behavior due to difficulty in processing neural stimuli. In November, 1998 the National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a consensus report developed by a panel of experts. The panel…
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- Membrane metalloendopeptidase See: Metallomembrane endopeptidase
- Degeneration, macular Degeneration, macular: A disease that progressively destroys the macula, the central portion of the retina…
- Scan, CAT Pictures of structures within the body created by a computer that takes the data from multiple X-ray images…
- Single-masked See: Single-blind
- Mycobacterium A large family of bacteria that have unusually waxy cell walls that are resistant to digestion. The…
- BSL-4 Biosafety level 4. The highest level of biosafety. This level is used for the diagnosis of exotic agents such…
- Cyanosis A bluish color of the skin and the mucous membranes due to insufficient oxygen in the blood. For example, the…
- Acid, folic One of the B vitamins that is a key factor in the synthesis (the making) of nucleic acid (DNA and RNA). A…
- HSA 1. In the US, Health Saving Account.2. Human serum albumin
- Flood readiness Getting ready for a possible flood. Here are some basic steps to take to prepare well in advance for a…