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Penetrant trait
A genetic trait (characteristic) that is present in the genome and manifests itself in the individual. By contrast, a nonpenetrant trait is one that, although present, does not manifest itself. If, for example, 100 people have a particular…
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- Sesamoiditis Inflammation of a sesamoid bone. Since the patella (kneecap) is a sesamoid bone, inflammation of the patella…
- Nitric oxide >It acts as a vasodilator (blood vessel relaxant). >It therefore controls blood flow to tissues. >It…
- Fart This is not an accepted medical word for passing gas. Excess gas in the intestinal is medically termed…
- Vitamin B3 Vitamin B3 is niacin. Deficiency of niacin causes pellagra. Pellagra was known as the 'disease of the four…
- Anthrax toxin The toxic substance secreted by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, the causative agent of the disease anthrax…
- Galen Greek physician and philosopher (born about 129 AD, died about 210 AD) known among other things for his…
- Pregnancy Pregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. This condition can be…
- Anemia, Addison Anemia, Addison: A blood disorder caused by a lack of vitamin B12. Patients who have this disorder do not…
- FAE (fetal alcohol effects) A softer diagnosis than fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). The diagnosis of possible FAE is considered when: 1…
- WHI The Women's Health Initiative, a long-term health study sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)…