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Drug-transporter gene
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- EYCL3 A gene for brown/blue eye color located on chromosome 15. See also: Eye color
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- Pemphigus One of a group of chronic, relapsing autoimmune skin diseases that cause blisters and erosions of the skin…
- Glutathione S-transferase, omega-1 See: Glutathione S-transferase omega-1
- ESR Abbreviation for erythrocyte sedimentation rate, a blood test that detects and monitors inflammation in the…
- Kindred An extended family or clan, a group of related individuals. The term 'kindred' is used in population studies…
- Dursban An insecticide that has adverse neurological effects. Known alternatively as chlorpyrifos. Dursban causes…
- Hepatic ductular hypoplasia, syndromatic Also called Alagille syndrome or arteriohepatic dysplasia, this is a genetic disorder characterized by…
- Xanthoma, eruptive See: Eruptive xanthoma
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