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- Embryo The organism in the early stages of growth and differentiation from fertilization to, in humans, the…
- Single-masked See: Single-blind
- Fetal vaccinia See Congenital vaccinia
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- Category 4 storm See: Category four hurricane
- Hyperkalemia Hyperkalemia: Elevated blood potassium. Potassium is the major positive ion (cation) found inside of cells…
- Nipple absence Medically called athelia, this is a rare condition but it is common in certain conditions. Athelia tends to…
- Laughing gas Nitrous oxide, a gas that can cause general anesthesia. Nitrous oxide is sometimes given in the company of…