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Biopsy, bone marrow
See: Bone marrow biopsy
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- Dirofilaria immitis The dog heartworm
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- Giant cell tumor, malignant A type of bone tumor characterized by massive destruction of bone near the end (epiphysis) of a long bone…
- Elastase An enzyme that digests and degrades a number of proteins including elastin, an elastic substance in the lungs…
- Choanal Pertaining to the choana, the passageway from the back of one side of the nose to the throat. The choana is…
- Vital bodily function 1. An essential bodily function. 2. A key function for life. 3. A function required by most, if not all…
- BMP Bone morphogenetic protein
- Syndrome, Achoo A disorder characterized by nearly uncontrollable paroxysms of sneezing provoked in a reflex fashion by the…