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EOS
The gene for familial eosinophilia. EOS has been mapped to chromosome region 5q31-33 containing the cytokine gene cluster which includes the genes for interleukin-3 (IL-3), interleukin-5 (IL-5), and granulocyte colony-stimulating factor…
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Show more- Pectus excavatum Caved-in or funnel chest. The Latin 'pectus' means 'chest.' The chest is excavated. It looks as if it has…
- Gorlin syndrome Name sometimes used for the LEOPARD syndrome which Dr. Robert J. Gorlin and colleagues recognized and…
- Tyr Tyrosine. See also: Amino acid symbols
- In vitro Literally in glass, as in a test tube. A test that is performed in vitro is one that is done in glass or…
- Viable Capable of life. For example, a viable premature baby is one who is able to survive outside the womb.
- Articulation disorder The inability to correctly produce speech sounds (phonemes) because of the imprecise placement, timing…
- Aspiration, fine needle See Fine needle aspiration
- Pulse, pistol-shot See: Pulse, water hammer
- Urinary infection in children See: Urinary tract infection in children
- Labial Pertaining to the lip, one of the fleshy folds which surround the opening of the mouth or the vagina. Oral…
- Vaccinia, disseminated See Progressive vaccinia
- Retrospective study Behind the sternum (the breastbone).