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Syndrome, contiguous gene
A disorder clearly involving multiple gene loci that are adjacent to one another. An example of a contiguous gene syndrome is Angelman syndrome. It is due to the loss of a series of genes from a region of chromosome 15 termed 15q13-15…
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- Natriuretic peptide >A-type natriuretic peptide is secreted largely by the atrial myocardium in response to dilatation. >B-type…
- Ambien Brand name for the sedative hypnotic drug zolpidem used for sleep. For more information, see: zolpidem
- Dendritic cell A special type of cell that is a key regulator of the immune system, acting as a professional…
- Palate, hard The bony part of the roof of the mouth. The hard palate is just in front of the soft palate
- VEGF Vascular endothelial growth factor, a substance made by cells that stimulates the formation of new blood…
- Menstrual migraine A migraine headache that affects a woman each month between the 2nd day before the start of the menstrual…
- Barbat skullcap See: Scutellaria barbata
- Antifungal agent A drug used to treat fungal infections. Examples of antifungal drugs include miconazole (MONISTAT) and…
- Synapsis The side-by-side and point-by-point pairing of homologous chromosomes during meiosis
- Etiology The study of the causes. For example, of a disorder. The word 'etiology' is mainly used in medicine, where it…
- Oxygen tent A tent-like device used to deliver high levels of oxygen to a patient in a bed. The tent typically covers the…