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Diverticulum, Zenker
See: Zenker diverticulum
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- Handedness The preferential use of one hand for most fine manual tasks. Right handedness is the preferential use of the…
- Dynein A family of microtubule motor proteins that derive energy from ATP (adenosine triphosphatase) activity. The…
- Allergy, peanut See: Peanut allergy
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- Primary amyloidosis Amyloidosis: A disorder of plasma cells (special white blood cells that produce antibodies), this is one of a…
- Friend in dying See: Doula (the second meaning)
- Antibiotic A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. Originally, an antibiotic was a…
- Convulsion An abnormal, involuntary contraction of the muscles most typically seen with certain seizure disorders. The…