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Malaria
Malaria: An infectious disease caused by protozoan parasites from the Plasmodium family that can be transmitted by the sting of the Anopheles mosquito or by a contaminated needle or transfusion. Falciparum malaria is the most deadly type…
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Show more- Salmonella genome The entire genetic complement (the DNA) of Salmonella bacteria. The genomes of two strains of Salmonella…
- Deficiency, selenium Lack of the essential mineral selenium, which can cause Keshan disease, a fatal form of cardiomyopathy…
- Marker gene A detectable genetic trait or segment of DNA that can be identified and tracked. A marker gene can serve as a…
- DNA assembly The process of putting fragments of DNA that have been sequenced into their correct chromosomal positions…
- HTLV Human T-lymphotropic virus
- Gay suicide risk Suicide risk: High rates of suicide have consistently been reported among homosexuals, particularly among…
- CB2 receptor See: Cannabinoid receptor 2
- Globe, pale Also called the globus pallidus, this is a pale-appearing spherical area in the brain. Globus is a Latin word…
- RNA, transfer In cooperation with the ribosomes, transfer RNA brings (transfers) activated amino acids into position along…
- Vitamin therapy The use of vitamins to prevent or cure disease. Many physicians are now recognizing the beneficial uses of…
- Ear, middle There are three sections of the ear. They are the external ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. The middle…
- Urography A method for examining the structure and functionality of urinary system. A special dye is injected, and…