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Gyrus
A convolution on the surface of a cerebral hemisphere caused by the infolding of the cerebral cortex. The gyri are bounded by crevices in the cortex called sulci. Many gyri are constant enough in their occurrence as anatomic features that…
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- Pubis The front center portion of the pelvis.
- X chromosome A sex chromosome found in both females and males. Normal females usually have two X chromosomes. Normal males…
- Blistering agent See: Vesicant
- Ear, cauliflower An acquired deformity of the external ear to which wrestlers and boxers are particularly vulnerable. The…
- CST3 The gene for cystatin C
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