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- Octalox Trade name of the insecticide dieldrin. See: Aldrin and dieldrin
- Tricuspid Having three flaps or cusps. The valve that is called the tricuspid valve is situated between the right…
- C-IBS Constipation-predominant IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
- Thyrotropin A hormone produced by the pituitary gland at the base of the brain in response to signals from the…
- Vital Necessary to maintain life. Breathing is a vital function
- DTP Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis vaccine
- Inheritance, holandric Inheritance of genes on the Y chromosome. Since only males normally have a Y chromosome, Y-linked genes can…
- Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report Known for short as MMWR, this is a key weekly scientific publication prepared and published by the US Centers…
- Chronicity Characterized by long duration. The state of being chronic
- Homocysteine Homocysteine: An amino acid produced by the body, usually as a byproduct of consuming meat. Homocysteine is…
- Multi-infarct dementia Dementia brought on by a series of strokes. See Vascular dementia