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- Pineal gland A small gland located deep within in the brain. It is believed to secrete melatonin, and may therefore be…
- Radioisotope A version of a chemical element that has an unstable nucleus and emits radiation during its decay to a stable…
- Oligodactyly Fewer than the normal number of fingers or toes. Oligo- is from the Greek 'oligos' (few or scanty) + -dactyly…
- Radical neck See: Radical neck dissection
- Speculum, ear An instrument inserted into the auditory canal of the ear to increase the circumference of the tunnel-shaped…
- Handedness The preferential use of one hand for most fine manual tasks. Right handedness is the preferential use of the…
- Map, cytogenetic A genetic term referring to the visual appearance of a chromosome when stained and examined under a…