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- Positional cloning Cloning a gene based simply on knowing its position in the genome without any idea of the function of that…
- Julius Axelrod See: Axelrod, Julius
- Expiration date The date for a drug estimated for its shelf life with proper storage in sealed containers away from harmful…
- Fear of nudity An abnormal and persistent fear of nudity is called gymnophobia. Sufferers of this phobia experience undue…
- Sitophilus granarius See: Granary weevil
- Acute bacterial prostatitis Prostatitis: Inflammation of the prostate gland of sudden (acute) onset due to bacterial infection. The…
- Syndrome, Gelineau A neurological disorder marked by a sudden recurrent uncontrollable compulsion to sleep. Named for a French…
- Laynx, pneumatic See: Pneumatic larynx
- Optic disc The circular area in the back of the inside of the eye where the optic nerve connects to the retina. Also…
- Obverse The opposite, the opposite side, the counterpart. For example, mania is thought of as the obverse of…