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- Mutation, point A single nucleotide base change in the DNA. A point mutation may consist of the loss of a nucleotide, the…
- Charles Bell See: Bell, Charles
- Shunt, Glenn See: Glenn shunt
- Sonata Sonorous brand name for the sedative hypnotic drug generically known as zaleplon, used for sleep. For more…
- QNS On a lab report, Quantity Not Sufficient. The sample is not large enough to do the test
- FMO3 Abbreviation for the enzyme, flavin-containing monooxygenase-3. See Fish-odor syndrome
- Oath of Maimonides A prayer that is said to have been written by the 12th-century physician-philosopher Moses Maimonides. Like…
- Chorea Ceaseless rapid complex body movements that look well coordinated and purposeful but are, in fact…
- Eczema, allergic contact Also called allergic contact dermatitis, this is a red, itchy, weepy reaction where the skin has come into…
- Medicine, naturopathic See: Naturopathy
- Vaccinia gangrenosa See Progressive vaccinia