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Interleukin-2
A type of interleukin, a chemical messenger, a substance that can improve the body's response to disease. It stimulates the growth of certain disease-fighting blood cells in the immune system. Also called IL-2
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- Smoking, involuntary The involuntary inhaling of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) by someone who is not smoking. See: ETS
- Gingiva The gum
- Fracture, transverse A fracture in which the break is across the bone, at a right angle to the long axis of the bone. NTER> A…
- Addison anemia Anemia: A blood disorder caused by a lack of vitamin B12. Patients who have this disorder do not produce the…
- Detox Short for detoxification, usually from an addictive drug such as alcohol or heroin. A detox center is…
- Cry for help An expression of suicidal intent in the hope of receiving help and being rescued. A cry for help may take…
- AMC (arthrogryposis multiplex congenita) AMC stands for arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, a disorder that develops before birth (prenatal) is…
- Eye Institute, National (NEI) One of the US National Institutes of Health, NEI's mission is to 'conduct and support research, training…
- Juvenile polyposis coli See: Juvenile polyposis
- Shunt 1) To move a body fluid, such as cerebrospinal fluid, from one place to another. 2) A catheter (tube) that…
- Flexion The process of bending or the state of being bent. Flexion of the fingers results in a clenched fist.