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Bone, carpal
One of the wrist bones. There are eight carpal bones that are arranged in two rows. The carpal bones articulate (come together to form a joint) proximally (on their near ends) with the long bones of the forearm -- the radius and…
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- Sign, Gottron A scaly, patchy redness over the knuckles seen in patients with dermatomyositis, an inflammatory muscle…
- PCR (polymerase chain reaction) PCR (polymerase chain reaction): A key technique in molecular genetics that permits the analysis of any short…
- Delta cell, pancreatic A type of cell in the pancreas (the organ of the digestive system located behind the stomach). Within the…
- Vesicle, seminal See: Seminal vesicle
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- Cross training Doing two or more aerobic activities such as jogging, bicycling, and swimming on a regular basis
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