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Anlage
1. In biology, whatever precedes something else. 2. In embryology, a precursor or forerunner or a more mature structure. For example, the stomach anlage. 3. In psychoanalysis, a predisposition to a given trait or personality…
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- Breastfeeding practices The practices to be followed in breastfeeding a baby. Human milk is the preferred feeding for all infants…
- Sore, cold A small sore situated on the face or in the mouth that causes pain, burning, or itching before bursting and…
- Naturopathic Pertaining to naturopathy
- Pharmacy benefit manager A company under contract with managed care organizations, self-insured companies, and government programs to…
- Intercellular junction A specialized region of connection between two cells
- CLIP 1. Abbreviation for Corticotropin-Like Intermediate-lobe Peptide, a molecule identical to part of…
- Ovarian cancer test CA 125 See: CA 125
- Voiding cystourethrography A procedure done to examine the bladder and urethra while the bladder fills and empties. A radiopaque liquid…
- Partial hysterectomy Hysterectomy: In a partial hysterectomy, the uterus is surgically removed but the cervix is left in place…
- PINK1 Also called conjunctivitis. Redness or irritation of the conjunctivae, the membranes on the inner part of the…
- CWD Chronic wasting disease