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Sense-strand RNA virus
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- Filial 1. In genetics, the first generation that results from the crossing of two parental lines, as the filial…
- Bipolar disease Manic-depressive disease. See: Bipolar disorder
- Systolic click-murmur syndrome See: Mitral valve prolapse
- Interneuron A neuron that exclusively signals another neuron
- White blood cell count Kocyte count): The number of white blood cells (WBCs) in the blood. The WBC is usually measured as part of…
- Adrenal failure A condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the adrenal hormones that control important…
- Sulfonylurea A class of oral hypoglycemic agents (pills and capsules taken to lower the level of blood glucose) by people…
- Bloody show 1. The blood-tinged mucus created by extrusion and passage of the mucous plug that filled the cervical canal…
- Solar keratosis Synonymous with actinic keratosis. See: Keratosis, actinic
- Varco See: Varco, Richard L.
- Atlas The atlas is the first cervical (neck) vertebra (symbol: C1). It supports the head. The atlas bone is named…