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Virion
A complete virus particle with its DNA or RNA core and protein coat as it exists outside the cell. Also called a viral particle
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- Excess iron Iron overload can damage the heart, liver, gonads and other organs. Iron overload is a particular risk for: >…
- Nephropathy, membranous See: Membranous nephropathy
- Mouth, trench See: Trench mouth
- Cadaver A dead human body that may be used by physicians and other scientists to study anatomy, identify disease…
- Cerebrovascular accident In many cases, a person may have a transient ischemic attack (TIA), a neurological event with the symptoms of…
- Morphine A powerful narcotic agent with strong analgesic (painkilling) action and other significant effects on the…
- Daltonism Colorblindness of the red-green type (also known as deuteranopia or deuteranomaly). The term 'Daltonism' is…
- Spinal cord The major column of nerve tissue that is connected to the brain and lies within the vertebral canal and from…
- Schizoid Having symptoms similar to those of schizophrenia. See schizophrenia
- Disease, Keshan See Keshan disease
- Diabetes Association, American (ADA) The American Diabetes Association (ADA) states: 'The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading…