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- BSA In medicine, not the Boy Scouts of America but the body surface area
- Tumor suppressor gene A protective gene that normally limits the growth of tumors. When a tumor suppressor gene is mutated…
- Fibroma A mass composed of fibrous tissue or connective tissue. Also called a fibroid tumor or fibroid
- Tocophobia An abnormal and persistent fear of childbirth. A phobia is an unreasonable fear that can cause avoidance and…
- Temporary loss of consciousness A partial or complete loss of consciousness with interruption of awareness of oneself and ones surroundings…
- Functional genomics The function of each gene in the genome. Functional genomics is the study of genes, their resulting proteins…
- FLT-3 inhibitor A gene-targeted therapy for a common subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) known as FLT-positive AML in…
- Deep A device put within the body that is designed to recognize certain types of abnormal heart rhythms…
- Tympano- Prefix indicating a relationship to the ear drum (tympanum). For example, tympanometry is a test that…