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Fallopian tube
One of the two Fallopian tubes that transport the egg from the ovary to the uterus (the womb). In the diagram, the Fallopian tubes are not labeled but are well shown running between the uterus and ovaries. NTER> The Fallopian tubes have…
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- Cirrhosis and gray matter degeneration Bral gray matter, Alpers: A progressive disease of the nervous system characterized by spasticity…
- Cryo-electron microscopy An electron microscopic technique that involves freezing the biological sample in order to view the sample…
- William Dobelle A genetic disorder characterized by mild mental retardation, unique personality characteristics, unusual…
- Soporific Something such as a drug that causes or induces profound sleep. Tending to cause sleep or to dull the sense…
- Medication, anti-infective Something capable of acting against infection, by inhibiting the spread of an infectious agent or by killing…
- Jaw The bones below the mouth (the mandible) and the bone above the mouth just above the mouth (the maxilla). The…
- Hahnemann, Samuel A sac from which a hair grows and into which the sebaceous (oil) glands open. The follicle is lined by cells…
- Othello syndrome The delusion of infidelity of a spouse or partner. The Othello syndrome affects males and, less often…
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- Separation anxiety disorder Excessive anxiety concerning separation from home or from those to whom a child is attached. The child may…