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Genotoxin
A poisonous substance which damages DNA. A genotoxin can cause mutations in DNA (and so be a mutagen), it can trigger cancer (and so be a carcinogen), or it can cause a birth defect (and so be a teratogen). From geno- (genetic) + toxin…
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Show more- Behavior, automatic A behavior that is performed without conscious knowledge and that does not appear to be under conscious…
- Myco- Prefix that denotes a relationship to fungus. From the Greek mykes, meaning fungus
- Periphery 1. The outside or surface of a structure; the portion outside the central region. 2. The circumference of a…
- Dermal Pertaining to the skin. From the Greek word derma for skin
- DNA replication A wondrous complex process whereby the ('parent') strands of DNA in the double helix are separated and each…
- Motor neuron A neuron that sends electrical output signals to muscle neurons. Also called a motoneuron
- Raised hemidiaphragm See: Elevated hemidiaphragm.
- Nephropathy, membranous See: Membranous nephropathy
- AK 1. Above the knee. 2. Acanthamoeba keratitis. 3. Actinic keratosis
- Heat cramps Heat cramps: Painful muscle spasms in the abdomen, arms, or legs following strenuous activity. The skin is…
- Cephalothoracic lipodystrophy A disorder characterized by painless symmetrical diffuse deposits of fat beneath the skin of the neck, upper…
- Measles syndrome, atypical (AMS) Measles syndrome, atypical (AMS): An altered expression of measles, AMS begins suddenly with high fever…