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Gene product
The RNA or protein that results from the expression of a gene. The amount of gene product is a measure of the degree of gene activity.
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- Membranous glomerulonephritis See: Membranous nephropathy
- Void To urinate. Just as we can void a check and empty it of value, so can we void our bladder and empty it of…
- Infiltrating lobular carcinoma of the breast Breast: Infiltrating lobular carcinoma is the second most common type of invasive breast cancer next to…
- Compression, biliary See: Biliary compression
- BMPR1A A gene located on chromosome 10 in band 10q22.3 that encodes bone morphogenic protein receptor 1A, a kinase…
- Right-handed The preferential use of the right hand for most fine manual tasks. Approximately 90% of the population is…
- Leiomyoma A benign tumor of smooth muscle, the type of muscle that is found in the heart and uterus. A leiomyoma of the…
- Beriberi A syndrome characterized by inflammation of multiple nerves (polyneuritis), heart disease (cardiopathy), and…
- Care, managed See: Managed care
- Anal fissure Anal fissure: Common tear in the anal canal. Anal fissure is a common cause of red blood in the stool.
- Effusion, pleural See: Pleural effusion