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Law, Hardy-Weinberg
Basic concept in population genetics discovered independently in 1908 by the great English mathematician G(odfrey) H(arold) Hardy and Wilhelm Weinberg, a physician in Germany. The Hardy-Weinberg law is a cornerstone of clinical genetics…
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- Syndrome, Wolfram See: Wolfram syndrome
- Dyshidrotic eczema Irritation of the skin on the palms of hands and soles of the feet characterized by clear, deep blisters that…
- Pinched nerve See: Nerve compression
- Teleological Serving an ultimate purpose in its design. For example, 'What is the true purpose of the nose?' That is a…
- Pressor substance A substance that elevates the arterial blood pressure. For example, prostacyclin (prostaglandin PGI2) is a…
- Oath of Maimonides A prayer that is said to have been written by the 12th-century physician-philosopher Moses Maimonides. Like…
- Fear of demons S (demons): An abnormal and persistent fear of evil supernatural beings in persons who believe such beings…
- Cartilage Firm, rubbery tissue that cushions bones at joints. A more flexible kind of cartilage connects muscles with…
- Disseminated vaccinia See Progressive vaccinia
- Flu, Hong Kong See: Hong Kong flu
- Hybridization, fluorescent in situ An important molecular cytogenetic method for identifying chromosomes and parts of chromosomes, deciphering…