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Reticulocytosis
An elevation in the number of reticulocytes (young red blood cells) in blood, a sign of unusually rapid red blood cell production. The number of reticulocytes is normally less than 1% of the total number of the red blood cells. A higher…
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- Spermatic cord A group of structures which go through the inguinal canal to the testis. The structures include the vas…
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- Base excision repair A process of DNA repair in which an altered base is excised (removed) by a DNA glycosylase enzyme, followed…
- Traditional midwife A direct-entry midwife practicing within the confines of traditional folk medicine. Traditional midwives are…
- Genetic discrimination The potential use of genetic information to discriminate against people in the workplace, in health…