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Band, Q
A form of chromosome band, one of the bright and dull fluorescent bands seen alternating along the length of chromosomes under ultraviolet light after the chromosomes are stained with quinacrine. The Q in Q band stands for Quinacrine, an…
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- Hypervolemia An abnormal increase in blood volume or, strictly speaking, an abnormal increase in the volume of blood…
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- Vitamin C An essential nutrient found mainly in fruits and vegetables. The body requires vitamin C to form and maintain…
- Respiratory insufficiency The condition in which the lungs cannot take in sufficient oxygen or expell sufficient carbon dioxide to meet…
- Aspiration pneumonia Pneumonia: Infection of the lungs due to aspiration (the sucking in of food particles or fluids into the…
- Norplant contraceptive Implantable progestin in the form of Norplant was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for…
- D and C Stands for dilatation and curettage. This is a very common gynecologic procedure in which the cervix of the…