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Androstenedione
A pivotal adrenal steroid that is a precursor to testosterone and other androgens. Known popularly as andro. Has been used as a supplement to increase muscle strength. Taking andro raises testosterone levels above normal. Side effects…
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Show more- Lymphoma, aggressive See: Aggressive lymphoma
- Perilingual During the development of speech and language. 'The age of onset continues to have important implications for…
- Qualitative Having to do with quality. In contrast to quantitative (which pertains to quantity, the amount)
- Forensics, DNA DNA:See: DNA forensics
- UAL UAL stands for ultrasonic-assisted liposuction. Liposuction involves the surgical suctioning of fat deposits…
- Achillodynia Pain due to inflammation of the Achilles tendon or the bursa associated with it. The Achilles tendon is one…
- CEPT Cholesterol ester transfer protein
- Onychogryposis Abnormally thick curved fingernails or toenails. From the Greek onyx, nail + gryposis, curvature
- Fecal occult blood test Fecal occult blood test: A test to check for hidden blood in the feces. Fecal refers to stool. Occult means…
- Quadrant A quarter. For example, the liver is in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.
- Tick typhus, Queensland See: Queensland tick typhus
- Tinea cruris A superficial fungus infection of the crotch and perineum known popularly as jock itch. Good general hygiene…