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Lysenkoism
A theory put forth by a Russian plant-breeder named Trofim Denisovich Lysenko [1898-1976] during the Lenin/Stalin years that served to stifle the progress of genetics in the Soviet Union. Lysenko rejected Mendelian genetics in favor of the…
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Show more- Avuncular 1. Literally, relating to an uncle. 2. Figuratively, suggestive of an uncle, as in geniality. 3 In medical…
- Arenaviridae See: Arenavirus
- Fibrillation, atrial An abnormal irregular heart rhythm whereby electrical signals are generated chaotically throughout the upper…
- Stat See: STAT
- Sensation In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming (afferent) nerve impulse in…
- Claustrophobia An abnormal and persistent fear of closed spaces, of being closed in or being shut in, as in elevators…
- Keratosis, senile Synonymous with actinic keratosis. See: Keratosis, actinic
- Lederberg See: Lederberg, Joshua
- Macular degeneration Macular degeneration: A disease that progressively destroys the macula, the central portion of the retina…
- Neuroscience The study of the brain and nervous system, including molecular neuroscience, cellular neuroscience, cognitive…
- Sacroiliac joint pain : See sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
- Normal range By convention, the normal range for whatever (a particular test, condition, symptom, behavior, etc.) is set…