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The traditional definition of male was 'an individual of the sex that produces sperm' (or some such). However, things are not so simple today. Male can be defined by physical appearance, by chromosome constitution (see Male chromosome…
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Show more- Celiac sprue See: Celiac disease
- FAS gene A gene that encodes one of several proteins important to apoptosis, the normal process through which cells…
- Tap, joint (aspiration) A procedure whereby a sterile needle and syringe are used to drain joint fluid from the joint. This is…
- Osteogenesis imperfecta type 2 An inherited connective tissue disorder with extremely severe bone fragility. This is the lethal form of…
- Test, sweat chloride See: Sweat test
- Elbow, tip of the The bony tip of the elbow is called the olecranon. It is formed by the near end of the ulna, one of the two…
- Hormone, parathyrin See Hormone, parathormone
- Immunoglobulin A protein produced by plasma cells and lymphocytes and characteristic of these types of cells…
- Cashew allergy Allergy: An allergic reaction to cashew nuts. Cashew allergy can be isolated, meaning that the individual is…
- Childhood (1) The time for a boy or girl from birth until he or she is an adult. (2) The more circumscribed period of…
- Sign, Lhermitte Sudden transient electric-like shocks extending down the spine triggered by flexing the head forward. Due to…
- Coronary insufficiency Insufficient blood flow through one or more coronary arteries