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- Vitamin B2 An essential nutrient found in meat, dairy foods, plant foods and grain products. The body requires vitamin…
- PH A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a fluid. The pH of any fluid is the measure of its hydrogen ion…
- Tactile device A mechanical instrument that makes use of touch to help individuals who have certain disabilities, such as…
- Double-blind Term used to described a study in which both the investigator or the participant are blind to (unaware of)…
- Resistance Opposition to something, or the ability to withstand it. For example, some forms of staphylococcus are…
- Sternal rib One of the first 7 pairs of ribs. A rib is said to be a 'sternal' rib or a 'true' rib if it attaches to the…
- GI tract Short for gastrointestinal tract. See: Gastrointestinal tract
- Adenoma colon family history See: Colon cancer family history
- Fear of insects An abnormal and persistent fear of insects. Sufferers of this fear experience undue anxiety even though they…
- Lymph gland See Lymph node