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Show more- Uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase See: UROD
- Oligonucleotide A small DNA molecule composed of a few nucleotide bases. The term 'oligonucleotide' applies similarly to RNA
- Syndrome, sick sinus Symptoms of dizziness, confusion, fainting, and heart failure due to a problem with the sinus node of the…
- Filler An inactive substance used to make a product bigger or easier to handle. For example, fillers are often used…
- Chapped lips >Do not lick or bite the lips. >Use a chapstick or lipstick on the lips before going outside. Reapply it…
- Single gene disease Any genetic disorder caused by a change affecting only one gene. There are thousands of single-gene diseases…
- RU-486 The French abortion pill, also known as mifepristone. RU-486 has been used in combination with another drug…
- Low placenta Location of the placenta in the lower part of the uterus (womb) so that the placenta partially or completely…
- Ophthalmoscopy Examination of the interior of the eye, including the lens, retina and optic nerve, by indirect or direct…
- BMJ The British Medical Journal. The BMJ states that it 'aims to help doctors everywhere practice better medicine…
- Node, sentinel lymph The first lymph node ('gland') to receive lymphatic drainage from a tumor. Which lymph node is the sentinel…
- Fear of worms (parasitic) Feverish.