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Show more- Immune complex A cluster of interlocking antigens and antibodies forming a large network of molecules. Also called an…
- Heartworm Dirofilaria immitis. A common parasite of dogs in many parts of the world that occurs in other animals…
- Denervate To deprive of the nerve supply. Denervate is the opposite of innervate
- MDMA Abbreviation for 3-4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine. See: Ecstasy
- Melanoma, juvenile Melanoma, juvenile: A benign raised pink or red scaly area typically seen on a preadolescent child's skin…
- Behavior center, moral An area of the brain in what is known as the prefrontal cortex. Children who suffer damage before 16 months…
- Cancer, malignant melanoma A skin cancer that begins in cells called melanocytes that can grow together to form benign (not cancerous)…
- Gas chromatography (GC) A type of automated chromatography (a technique used to separate mixtures of substances) in which the mixture…
- Stereotactic Stereotactic refers to precise positioning in three-dimensional space. For example, biopsies, surgery or…
- Othello psychosis See: Othello syndrome
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug: A type of drug commonly prescribed for the treatment of inflammation of…
- Glutamate A form of glutamic acid. See: Glutamic acid