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- Manny A male nanny, a man employed full-time to take care of one or more children in a family home. The term manny…
- Heterozygous Possessing two different forms of a particular gene, one inherited from each parent. A person who is…
- Penis The external male sex organ used to copulate and ejaculate semen and to convey urine outside the body. In…
- Principal investigator In biomedical research, the person who directs a research project or program. The principal investigator (the…
- Crapulent Ill from excessive drinking or eating. Surcharged with liquor, or sick with intemperance. The word comes from…
- Paroxysmal lacrimation See: Crocodile tears syndrome
- Iatromisia An intense dislike of doctors. From 'iatro-' indicating a relationship to a physician or medicine + the Greek…
- Parasympathetic nervous system A part of nervous system that serves to slow the heart rate, increase the intestinal and gland activity, and…
- Hymen A thin membrane which completely or partially occludes the vaginal opening. The hymen is a fold of mucous…
- Postpartum psychosis A very serious mental illness that can affect a new mother. The episode of psychosis usually begins within 1…
- Vitamin A >Beta carotene: An antioxidant which protects cells against oxidation damage that can lead to cancer. Beta…