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BCM
Body cell mass
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- Study, synchronic See: Study, cross-sectional.
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- Chronic disease A disease that persists for a long time. A chronic disease is one lasting 3 months or more, by the definition…
- Quadriceps Although the term 'quadriceps' technically may refer to any four-headed muscle, it usually refers to and is…
- Typhus, scrub A mite-borne infectious disease caused by a microorganism, Rickettsia tsutsugamushi, characteristically with…
- CT colonography Another name for virtual colonoscopy. The term CT colonography provides a more accurate description of the…
- Disease, manic-depressive See Manic-depression
- Venipuncture The puncture of a vein with a needle to withdraw blood. Also called phlebotomy or, more often, a blood draw
- Ascites Abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Ascites can occur as a result of a number of conditions, including…