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Tissue plasminogen activator
(tPA) An enzyme that helps dissolve clots. tPA is made by the cells lining blood vessels and has also been made in the laboratory. It is systemic thrombolytic (clot-busting) agent and is used in the treatment of heart attack and stroke…
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- Oncogene ErbB See: EGFR
- LCL (lateral collateral ligament) of the knee The knee joint is surrounded by a joint capsule with ligaments strapping the inside and outside of the joint…
- Goitrogenic foods Goitrogenic are foods that can affect thyroid function by inhibiting synthesis of thyroid hormones, resulting…
- Neuron-specific enolase (NSE) Neuron-specific enolase (NSE) is a substance that has been detected in patients with certain tumors, namely…
- Alveolitis Inflammation of the alveoli, the air sacs in the lungs
- Postpartum depression Postpartum depression: A form of severe depression after delivery that requires treatment. It is sometimes…
- Osteotomy, block Surgical removal a section of bone
- Jet lag Jet lag: A temporary disorder that causes fatigue, insomnia, and other symptoms as a result of rapid air…
- Level 3 biosafety >Level 1 -- This level applies to agents that do not ordinarily cause human disease. >Level 2 -- This level…
- Juvenile intestinal polyposis See: Juvenile polyposis
- Calcification The process of building bone by suffusing tissues with calcium salts. Also called ossification