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HTLV-I
Human T-lymphotropic virus type I, often referred to simply as the human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV). HTLV-II stands for human T-lymphotropic virus type II, which is closely related to HTLV-I. HTLV-III is now known as the human…
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- Carotene, beta An antioxidant, a substance that protects cells against oxidation damage which, it is thought, can lead to…
- FLT-3 inhibitor A gene-targeted therapy for a common subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) known as FLT-positive AML in…
- Pin1 An enzyme that permits brain cells to function normally. Pin1 may also protect against Alzheimer's disease…
- Arthrosis >Gliding -- one bony surface glides on another without angular or rotatory movement; >Angular -- occurs only…
- Repeat In genetics, two or more adjacent copies of an identical pattern of nucleotides in the DNA, as in tandem…
- P.c. Abbreviation meaning after meals (from the Latin 'post cibum', after meals). One of a number of hallowed…
- Syndrome, congenital rubella The constellation of abnormalities caused by infection with the rubella (German measles) virus before birth…
- Signature 1) That part of the prescription that contains the doctor's directions to the patient. For example, the…
- Generalized tonic-clonic seizure See: Grand mal
- Irradiation, food See: Food irradiation
- Symphysis pubis The area in the front of the pelvis where the pubic bones (the two bones of the pubis) meet