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Fat cell
A cell containing fat. Also called an adipocyte. A fat cell, or adipocyte, is a connective tissue cell that has differentiated and become specialized in the synthesis (manufacture) and storage of fat. The fat cell (adipocyte) is important…
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- Transitional cell carcinoma A type of cancer that develops in the lining of the renal pelvis, ureter or bladder
- Bernard, Christiaan South African surgeon (1922-2001) who pioneered cardiac transplantation. Dr. Bernard did the world's first…
- Basophil A type of leukocyte (white blood cell) with coarse bluish-black granules of uniform size within the cytoplasm…
- Quickening The moment during pregnancy when the baby is first felt to move
- Plexus 1. In medicine, a network or tangle of lymphatic vessels, nerves, or veins. For example, the brachial plexus…
- Circulatory Having to do with the circulation, the movement of fluid in a regular or circuitous course. Although the…
- JAK3 Or Jak3. An enzyme found only in cells in the immune system that is critical for the cell signaling process…
- Amok A syndrome first reported in the Malay people, usually male, consisting of a period of brooding followed by a…
- Polydipsia Excessive thirst all the time. Polydipsia occurs, for example, in untreated or poorly controlled diabetes…
- Papilledema Swelling of the head of the optic nerve, a sign of increased intracranial pressure. The optic nerve head…
- Medial meniscus of the knee The word 'meniscus' refers to a crescent-shaped structure. The medial meniscus of the knee is a thickened…