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Perfluorooctanoic acid
PFOA. See: Perfluorinated acid
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- Vector, cloning A DNA molecule originating from a virus, a plasmid (see below) or the cell of a higher organism into which…
- Double helix The structure of DNA with the two strands of DNA spiraling about one other. The double helix looks something…
- Massage The manipulation of muscle and connective tissue to enhance the function of those tissues and promote…
- Vascular Relating to the blood vessels of the body. The blood vessels of the body, as a group, are referred to as the…
- Diaper rash, yeast Rash, yeast: Infection in the diaper area caused by a yeast formerly called Monilia and now called Candida…
- Dust mite A tiny microscopic organism that is the primary cause of allergies related to house dust. The term 'dust mite…
- Tubular vision A centrally constricted field of vision that is like what you can see through a tube. Also called tunnel…
- Chekhov, Anton (1860-1904) 'Russia's most famous physician' and greatest dramatist. Anton Pavlovich Chekhov graduated from…
- Arthritis, degenerative A type of arthritis caused by inflammation, breakdown, and eventual loss of the cartilage of the joints. Also…