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Sarcoma
One of a group of tumors usually arising from connective tissue. Most sarcomas are malignant. Many types are named after the type of cell, tissue, or structure involved, as in angiosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, fibrosarcoma, liposarcoma,and…
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- Allergy Allergy: A misguided reaction to foreign substances by the immune system, the body system of defense against…
- Sign language Sign language: A language that employs signs made with the hands and other movements, including facial…
- Syndrome, TAR TAR stands for Thrombocytopenia (low blood platelets) and Aplasia (absence) of the Radius (the long bone on…
- ATCC (American Type Culture Collection) >Algae & Protozoa >Bacteria & Bacteriophages >Cultured Cell Lines & Hybridomas >Fungi &…
- Foramina of Luschka Opening from the fourth ventricle, one in a system of four communicating cavities called ventricles within…
- Cerebral vascular disease See: Cerebrovascular disease
- Science, cognitive Cognitive science is the study of the mind. It is an interdisciplinary science that draws upon many fields…
- Hematuria, gross Blood in the urine that can be seen with the naked eye. Hematuria may or may not be accompanied by pain, but…
- Cage, thoracic The structure formed by the thoracic vertebrae and ribs, the sternum (breastbone), and the costal cartilages…