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DKK1
A gene that inhibits the activity of osteoblasts, the cells that build bone. DKK1 acts by inhibiting Wnt signaling, which is essential for the growth and development of osteoblasts. DKK1 is overexpressed in the plasma cells in multiple…
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- ACP (American College of Physicians) See: American College of Physicians
- Blastocystis infection See: Blastocystosis
- Desert fever A disease also called coccidioidomycosis (CM) due to a fungus called Coccidioides immitis. About 40% of…
- Andro Short for androstenedione, a normal precursor to testosterone and other androgens. Taking andro can raise…
- Amnesia, transient global See: Transient global amnesia.
- Carcinoma, pancreatic See: Pancreatic cancer
- SCN (severe congenital neutropenia) Neutropenia): An condition characterized by a lack of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that is…
- BKA Acronym standing for 'below knee amputation.' A nurse scrubbing for a BKA is preparing to assist in a…
- Malnutrition A term used to refer to any condition in which the body does not receive enough nutrients for proper…
- Traditional oriental medicine This is a sophisticated form of medicine comprised of many systematic techniques and methods, including…
- Partial seizure A seizure that affects only one part of the brain. Symptoms depend on which part is affected. One part of the…