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Gonad, indifferent
In embryonic life, the gonad in males and females is initially identical. This gonad is said to be 'indifferent' before it differentiates into a definitive testis or ovary. An indifferent gonad becomes a testis if the embryo has a Y…
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- Nodular hyperplasia of the prostate See: Benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Reflux laryngitis Reflux laryngitis: Inflammation of the voice box (the larynx) caused by stomach acid backing up into the…
- Aorta, abdominal The abdominal aorta is the final section of the aorta, the largest artery in the body. It is a continuation…
- Elastase An enzyme that digests and degrades a number of proteins including elastin, an elastic substance in the lungs…
- E. coli O157:H7 A dangerous form of Escherichia coli, the colon bacillus, a bacterium that normally lives in the human colon…
- Biventricular assist device A ventricular assist device that helps both ventricles of the heart. It helps the right ventricle of the…
- Seizure, focal See: Partial seizure
- Neck pain Neck pain: Neck pain is the sensation of discomfort in the neck area. Neck pain can result from disorders of…
- Hughes Investigator See: Howard Hughes Medical Institute
- Adenomyosis uteri Also known more succinctly as adenomyosis (pronounced ad-den-o-mi-o- sis), this is a common benign condition…