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Double helix
The structure of DNA with the two strands of DNA spiraling about one other. The double helix looks something like an immensely long ladder twisted into a helix, or coil. The sides of the 'ladder' are formed by a backbone of sugar and…
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Show more- Chondromalacia patellae The patellofemoral syndrome (PFS), the most common cause of chronic knee pain. PFS characteristically causes…
- Monoclonal Pertaining to a single clone of cells, a single cell and the progeny of that cell. As opposed to polyclonal…
- PVNS Pigmented villonodular synovitis
- Resident In medicine, a physician who has finished medical school and internship and is now receiving training in a…
- Syndrome, tarsal tunnel See Tarsal tunnel syndrome
- Pelvic Having to do with the pelvis, the lower part of the abdomen, located between the hip bones
- Cast 1) A protective shell of plaster and bandage molded to protect a broken or fractured limb as it heals. 2) An…
- Rectal cancer Cancer: A malignant tumor arising from the inner wall of the final part of the large intestine -- the rectum…
- Respiratory therapy Exercises and treatments designed to help patients maintain and recover lung function, such as with cystic…
- Syndrome, dyskeratosis congenita An inherited cause of bone-marrow failure, dyskeratosis congenita is a syndrome characterized by abnormal…
- Placental Pertaining to the placenta, the organ joining the mother and fetus during pregnancy
- Onychomycosis Onychomycosis: Fungal infection of the nails. Fungal infections can involve either the toenails or the…