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Schizoid
Having symptoms similar to those of schizophrenia. See schizophrenia
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- Ileostomy An opening into the ileum, part of the small intestine, from the outside of the body. An ileostomy provides a…
- Acetoacetate A molecular ion, CH3COCH2COO-, derived from acetoacetic acid
- Nerve, trochlear The trochlear nerve controls the superior oblique muscle of the eye, one of the extraocular muscles, the…
- Spin doctor Not a physician who is expert on dizzying conditions but someone who puts a spin on the news to manipulate…
- Radiation toxicity See: Acute radiation syndrome
- Protein ZIP code An informal name for a molecular cell biology system of signals or 'address tags' that guide the movement of…
- Organic dust toxic syndrome A flu-like illness due to the inhalation of grain dust with symptoms including fever, chest tightness, cough…
- Penis The external male sex organ used to copulate and ejaculate semen and to convey urine outside the body. In…
- Chronic arthritis, systemic-onset juvenile See: Arthritis, systemic-onset juvenile rheumatoid
- Duct A passage or a tube with well-defined walls suitable for the conveyance of air or liquids, as the bile duct…