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Exopeptidase
An enzyme that catalyzes the cleavage of the terminal (last) or next-to-last peptide bond from a polypeptide or protein, releasing a single amino acid or dipeptide. By contrast, an endopeptidase catalyzes the cleavage of then internal…
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Show more- GERD Stands for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, a disorder in which there is recurrent return of stomach contents…
- Delusional parasitosis Pertaining to dermatoglyphics -- the study of dermal ridges on the fingers, palms, toes, and soles.
- Purpura, allergic See: Schonlein-Henoch purpura
- CCK Cholecystokinin
- Pacing, diaphragm See: Diaphragm pacing
- Nephronophthisis 1 (NPH1) A childhood kidney disease in which there is progressive symmetrical destruction of the kidneys involving…
- Echovirus A group of viruses found in the gastrointestinal tract. The 'echo' part of the name stands for enteric…
- Granulomatosis, Wegener's An inflammatory disease of small arteries and veins (vasculitis) that classically involves vessels supplying…
- HBV Hepatitis B virus. A virus which primarily causes inflammation of the liver. The hepatitis B virus can be…
- Penis, inflammation of the foreskin and glans In the uncircumcised male, balanitis (inflammation of the glans, the rounded head of the penis) and posthitis…
- Heat stroke Heat stroke: A core body temperature that rises above 104°F (40°C) accompanied by hot, dry skin and central…
- Cushing, Harvey Renowned American neurosurgeon (1869-1939) whose name is now associated with Cushing syndrome (Cushing…