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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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Linkage map
A map of the genes on a chromosome based on linkage analysis. A linkage map does not show the physical distances between genes but rather their relative positions, as determined by how often two gene loci are inherited together. The closer…
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- Genomics, structural The study of the proteome, the three-dimensional structures of all of the proteins produced by a species. In…
- Trunk, pulmonary See: Pulmonary trunk
- Fear of bees An abnormal and persistent fear of bees. A phobia can cause avoidance and panic. Phobias are a relatively…
- Levocardia Reversal of all of the abdominal and thoracic organs (situs inversus) except the heart, which is still in its…
- Measles immunization The standard MMR vaccine is given to prevent measles, mumps and rubella (German measles). The MMR vaccine is…
- Line, single transverse palmar See: Simian crease
- Manic Refers to a mood disorder in which a person seems 'high', euphoric, expansive, sometimes agitated…
- Basement membrane A thin membrane upon which is posed a single layer of cells. The basement membrane is made up of proteins…
- Lymphatic tissue A part of the body's immune system that helps protect it from bacteria and other foreign entities. Lymphatic…
- Staphylococcus A group of bacteria that cause a multitude of diseases. Under a microscope, Staphylococcus bacteria are round…
- Aniso In hematology, short for anisocytosis