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Gel electrophoresis
The process in which molecules (such as proteins, DNA, or RNA fragments) can be separated according to size and electrical charge by applying an electric current to them while they are in a gel. The current forces the molecules through…
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- Psychosis, schizophrenia The most chronic and disabling of the major mental illnesses. Schizophrenia may be one disorder, or it may be…
- Medical school A school with a curriculum leading to a medical degree. The mission of every medical school includes medical…
- Multi-infarct dementia Dementia brought on by a series of strokes. See Vascular dementia
- Dysentery Inflammation of the intestine, often with pain, diarrhea, bloody stools, etc. It is usually caused by…
- Cephalic disorder A congenital condition that stems from damage to, or abnormal development of, the budding nervous system…
- Ataxia-telangiectasia A progressive neurodegenerative genetic disease characterized by cerebellar ataxia (incoordination and lack…
- Mainstream medicine Medicine as practiced by holders of M.D. or D.O. degrees and by their allied health professionals, such as…
- Ambien Brand name for the sedative hypnotic drug zolpidem used for sleep. For more information, see: zolpidem
- Keratolytic Pertaining to keratolysis, the softening and shedding of the horny outer layer of the skin. A keratolytic…
- Chemo Slang for chemotherapy -- drug therapy for cancer. Most anticancer drugs are given IV (into a vein) or IM…