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Joint, acromioclavicular
The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is located between the acromion (a projection of the scapula that forms the point of the shoulder) and the clavicle (the collar bone). This is a gliding type of joint. The ligaments that serve to support…
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- Isotonic exercise Exercise when a contracting muscle shortens against a constant load, as when lifting a weight. Isotonic…
- Drug-transporter gene See: Gene, transporter
- Sjogren-Larsson syndrome The Sjogren-Larsson syndrome is a genetic (inherited) disease usually characterized by a triad of clinical…
- RT-PCR RT-PCR (Reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction) is a highly sensitive technique for the detection…
- Neuroepithelial Having to do with tissue made up of sensory cells that serve in the reception of external stimuli…
- Atelectasis, secondary See: Secondary atelectasis
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- Bleb A bladder-like structure more than 5 mm in diameter with thin walls that may be full of fluid. Also called a…