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Stem cell transplantation
The use of stem cells as a treatment for cancer or other diseases: > >The stem cells are removed (or obtained) from a donor. >Before a transplant is done for cancer, the patient receives high-dose chemotherapy and/or radiation to destroy…
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- Genome, Bos taurus See: Bovine genome
- Knee jerk The reflex tested by tapping just below the knee causing the lower leg to suddenly jerk forward. What is…
- Central venous line A catheter (tube) that is passed through a vein to end up in the thoracic (chest) portion of the vena cava…
- Insecticide A chemical used specifically to kill or control the growth of insects. Certain insecticides have been banned…
- Valve, aortic One of the four valves in the heart, this valve is situated at exit of the left ventricle of the heart where…
- Galeophobia An abnormally large and persistent fear of sharks. Sufferers from this phobia experience anxiety even though…
- Monocyte A white blood cell that has a single nucleus and can ingest (take in) foreign material. (In other words, a…
- Cradle-cam See: Kiddie cam
- Kashin-Beck disease A disorder of the bones and joints of the hands and fingers, elbows, knees, and ankles of children and…
- AChE (acetylcholinesterase) Abbreviation for acetylcholinesterase. See: Acetylcholinesterase
- Genome, plague See: Plague bacterium genome