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Forgotten disease
Name sometimes given to Lemierre syndrome
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Show more- Cytogenetic map A genetic term referring to the visual appearance of a chromosome when stained and examined under a…
- Centromere The cinched 'waist' of the chromosome essential for the division and the retention of the chromosome in the…
- Specific-pathogen free A term applied to animals reared for use in laboratory experiments when the animals are known to be free of…
- Hemoglobin F Normal fetal hemoglobin, the predominant type of hemoglobin in the fetus and newborn. The F stands for Fetal.
- Acuity, visual The clarity or clearness of the vision, a measure of how well a person sees. The ability to distinguish…
- Pseudoobstruction, intestinal A group of chronic disorders that impair gastrointestinal motility, despite the absence of an actual…
- Papillomavirus, human Pregnancy-associated plasma protein A.
- Multiple lentigines syndrome See: LEOPARD syndrome
- Altitude illness >If possible, don't fly or drive to high altitude. Start below 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) and walk up. >If…
- Vinca alkaloid A medication in a class of anticancer drugs that inhibit cancer cell growth by stopping cell division…
- Hexosaminidase A deficiency See: Tay-Sachs disease
- Gram calorie See: Calorie