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Aquaporin
A water channel. Aquaporins form pores in the membranes of cells and selectively conduct water molecules through the membrane, while preventing the passage of ions (such as sodium and potassium) and other small molecules. Aquaporins are…
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- Addiction, computer See: Computer addiction
- Smallpox vaccination of eye See Vaccinia keratitis
- DT immunization DT (diphtheria and tetanus) vaccine does not protect from pertussis and is usually reserved for individuals…
- Acetabular labrum Acetabular labrum: A ring of fibrocartilage (fibrous cartilage) that runs around the acetabulum (cup) of the…
- Leukemia, acute lymphoblastic See: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
- BTE Behind-the-ear. See also: Behind-the-ear hearing aid
- Mathematics disorder A condition characterized by math skills that are significantly below normal, given the person's age…
- Bypass An operation in which a surgeon creates a new tubular pathway for the movement of fluids and/or other…
- Gram-negative Gram-negative bacteria lose the crystal violet stain (and take the color of the red counterstain) in Gram's…
- Goiter Enlargement of the thyroid gland. A goiter is not cancerous. It is simply a thyroid gland that is bigger than…
- Menopause transition Menopause transition: A woman can usually tell if she is approaching menopause because her menstrual periods…