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DNA technology, recombinant
A series of procedures used to join together (recombine) DNA segments. A recombinant DNA molecule is constructed (recombined) from segments from 2 or more different DNA molecules. Under certain conditions, a recombinant DNA molecule can…
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- Leukemia, accelerated phase of Leukemia, accelerated phase of: Refers to chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) that is progressing. The number…
- Bone morphogenetic protein A protein that induces the formation of bone and cartilage. Bone morphogenic protein 2 (which is symbolized…
- Progressive Increasing in scope or severity. Advancing. Going forward. In medicine, a disease that is progressive is…
- Otoplasty Otoplasty: Plastic surgery to reshape the outer ear.
- Anemia, Fanconi See Fanconi anemia
- Ciliary body Part of the eye, the ciliary body is a thin vascular (blood vessel-filled) middle layer of the eye that is…
- Pancreozymin See: Cholecystokinin
- RV (rotavirus) Rotavirus):Aside from recreational vehicle, RV is an abbreviation for rotavirus, a leading cause of severe…
- Adam's apple A familiar anatomic feature in the front of the neck that is due to the forward protrusion of the thyroid…
- McCune-Albright syndrome Abbreviation (not only for McDonald's but also) for a number of entities in medicine including minimal change…