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Test, eyedrop
There are many types of eyedrops and many types of eyedrop tests. One of the most common eyedrop tests is pupil dilation. This examination enables your eye care professional to see more of your retina, the light-sensitive layer of tissue…
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- TRNA Transfer RNA
- Toluidine A chemical compound implicated, along with aniline, in the causation of bladder cancer. Aniline and…
- Mapping Charting the location of genes on chromosomes.
- Pes planum Flat feet
- Synovitis Inflammation of the synovial membrane, the lining of the joint
- Laynx, pneumatic See: Pneumatic larynx
- Floating-Harbor syndrome A genetic condition characterized by the triad of short stature apparent at birth with significantly delayed…
- Wharton's jelly A gelatinous substance within the umbilical cord. Wharton's jelly is a rich source of stem cells. Named for…
- Aggressive angiomyxoma A slow-growing tumor of stromal cells which occurs primarily in the genital and pelvic regions. This tumor is…
- Paraquat lung Lung disease caused by the contact herbicide paraquat which selectively accumulates in the lungs and is…