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Hyperplasia, benign prostatic
A condition characterized by overgrowth of the lining of the uterus. Hyperplasia means overgrowth. The endometrium is the inner layer of the uterus.
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- Ganglia, basal A region located at the base of the brain composed of 4 clusters of neurons, or nerve cells. This area of the…
- Acid, pantothenic Pantothenic acid is vitamin B5, one of the less well known B vitamins, perhaps because it is widely…
- Polyubiquitination The binding of many ubiquitin molecules to the same target protein. Polyubiquitination of proteins is the…
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