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Gonad, indifferent
In embryonic life, the gonad in males and females is initially identical. This gonad is said to be 'indifferent' before it differentiates into a definitive testis or ovary. An indifferent gonad becomes a testis if the embryo has a Y…
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- Caesarian section, lower segment A Caesarian section in which the surgical incision is made in the lower segment of the uterus. Abbreviated…
- Epigenetic Something that affects a cell, organ or individual without directly affecting its DNA. An epigenetic change…
- Hypnosis A part of healing from ancient times. The induction of trance states and the use of therapeutic suggestion…
- Male organs of reproduction >The male external genitalia -- the penis, the male urethra, and the scrotum; and >The male internal…
- Pulmonology The study and science of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the lungs. See also: Pulmonary medicine
- Alpha linolenic acid See: Alpha-linolenic acid
- Stat See: STAT
- CML, juvenile See: Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia
- Penis, inflammation of the foreskin and glans In the uncircumcised male, balanitis (inflammation of the glans, the rounded head of the penis) and posthitis…
- Western blot A technique in molecular biology, used to separate and identify proteins. Called a Western blot merely…
- Galen Greek physician and philosopher (born about 129 AD, died about 210 AD) known among other things for his…