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Th1
A distinct type of T-helper cell. See: T-helper cell
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- T1-T12 (thoracic vertebrae) The symbols T1 through T12 represent the 12 thoracic vertebrae. The thoracic vertebrae are situated between…
- Therapeutic cloning A procedure in which cells, typically skin cells, are taken from a patient and inserted into a fertilized egg…
- Mycobacterium avium A slow-growing bacterium found in the soil and in dust particles that causes tuberculosis in birds and swine…
- Amini Amini, Fariborz
- Occipital bone The bone that forms the rear and the rear bottom of the skull. The occipital bone encloses a large oval hole…
- Thromboxane A2 The active type of thromboxane. Abbreviated TXA2
- Developmental disorder, specific A disorder that selectively affects one area of development, sparing essentially all other areas of…
- Mononeuritis Inflammation of a single nerve. There are many causes of mononeuritis including diabetes mellitus, carpal…
- Urination, burning See: Dysuria
- Decompress 1. In general, to remove pressure physically or emotionally.2. In surgery, to remove pressure on a structure…
- BM Abbreviation for 'black male' used by doctors as shorthand when jotting down the results of their physical…