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Immunogenetics
The genetics (inheritance) of the immune response. For example, the study of the Rh, ABO and other blood groups or the HLA system important to kidney and other transplants.
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- Count, absolute CD4 See: Absolute CD4 count
- Anoscope An Anoscope is an instrument used for visualization of the anus and lowest portion of the rectum. An anoscope…
- Behavior therapy A treatment program that involves substituting desirable behavior responses for undesirable ones
- Asphyxia Impaired or impeded breathing.
- Membrane, vaginal A thin membrane which completely or partially occludes the vaginal opening. This fold of mucous membrane is…
- Duodenitis Inflammation of the duodenum. (The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine.
- Knee, jumper's See: Patellar tendonitis
- Sweat gland The sweat (sudoriferous) glands are small tubular structures situated within and under the skin (in the…
- Paragonimus infection See: Paragonimiasis
- Eye melanoma See: Intraocular melanoma