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APC (gene)
A major gene that is involved in causing colorectal cancer. APC is involved in both sporadic and familial forms of colorectal cancer. A mutation in the APC gene is the earliest detectable molecular abnormality in colorectal cancer. This…
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- Dermatomyositis A chronic inflammatory disease of skin and muscle which is associated with patches of slightly raised reddish…
- Uranium A metallic element that is used as nuclear fuel and is highly toxic and radioactive. Exposure to radiation…
- Glutamine An amino acid, one of the 20 building blocks of protein. Glutamine is present in plant and animal proteins…
- Naturalistic study A type of study in which the researcher very carefully observes and records some behavior or phenomenon…
- Mesenteric artery One of the arteries which arises from the abdominal portion of the aorta and distributes blood to most of the…
- Sinus arrhythmia The normal increase in heart rate that occurs during inspiration (when you breathe in). This is a natural…
- Goldring See: Goldring, Sidney
- Plodia interpunctella See: Meal moth
- Enterovirus A virus that enters the body through the gastrointestinal tract and thrives there, often moving on to attack…
- Radioactive tracer A radioactive molecule that can be sent through the body's circulatory or urinary system, with its progress…