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PON
The symbol for the enzyme called paraoxonase
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- Folding motif An independent folding unit, or particular structure, that recurs in many molecules
- Discharge 1.The flow of fluid from part of the body, such as from the nose or vagina.2. The passing of an action…
- Random The process by which an outcome is determined solely by chance, for example, by a coin flip. A randomized…
- Abortive The word 'abortive' has a number of meanings including prematurely born; fruitless or unsuccessful…
- Fibrillation, auricular Essentially the same as atrial fibrillation
- Ointment A medication preparation that is applied topically (onto the skin). An ointment has an oil base whereas a…
- USFDA The United States Food and Drug Administration (best known as the FDA) is an agency within the U.S. Public…
- Intersex A group of conditions sometimes referred to as disorders of sexual development (DSDs) in which there is a…
- Trichomonas A single-celled protozoan parasite best known in medicine because one species causes vaginitis (vaginal…
- End stage The last phase in the course of a progressive disease. As in end-stage liver disease, end-stage lung disease…
- Rupture, uterine A tear of the uterus, an uncommon but very serious situation that may result in hysterectomy, urologic injury…