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Show more- Metabolic diseases, inherited Also called inborn errors of metabolism, these are heritable (genetic) disorders of biochemistry. Examples…
- Aldrex Trade name of the insecticide aldrin. See: Aldrin and dieldrin
- BER Base excision repair
- Enteropathy, protein-losing See: Protein-losing enteropathy
- Leaded gasoline See: Tetraethyl lead
- Papilla, anal See: Anal papilla
- Chemical menopause Menopause: Menopause induced by chemotherapy or other chemicals or medications. Chemical menopause is a type…
- Aminotransferase An enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of an amino group from a donor molecule to a recipient molecule. The…
- Dysphonia, spasmodic See: Spasmodic dysphonia
- Infectious hepatitis See Hepatitis A
- Fear of blushing An abnormal and persistent fear of blushing. Sufferers of this fear experience undue anxiety even though they…
- GI tract Short for gastrointestinal tract. See: Gastrointestinal tract