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Mycet-
Prefix that denotes a relationship to fungus. From the Greek mykes, meaning fungus
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- Single palmar flexion line Simian crease
- DNA amplification The production of multiple copies of a sequence of DNA. Repeated copying of a piece of DNA. DNA amplification…
- Apnea An apnea is a period of time during which breathing stops or is markedly reduced. There are two types of…
- Test, exercise A test (sometimes called the treadmill test or exercise treadmill test) in which a continuous…
- Epidermal growth factor receptor EGFR
- Juvenile laryngeal papillomatosis Juvenile laryngeal papillomatosis involves the growth of numerous warty growths on the vocal cords in…
- Prostatitis Prostatitis: Inflammation of the prostate gland, a very common health concern, accounting for up to 25% of…
- Trisomy 18 syndrome There are three instead of the normal two chromosomes #18. Children with this condition have multiple…
- Palmar Pertaining to the palm (the grasping side) of the hand. The ancient Romans used the word 'palma' for the…
- Leukocytes Cells that help the body fight infections and other diseases. Also called white blood cells (WBCs).
- Sclerokeratitis Inflammation of the sclera, the tough white coat that covers most of the back of the eyeball and that is…