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Gene, Med1 DNA repair
A gene that codes for one of the key enzymes involved in repairing DNA. The DNA in genes is constantly mutating and being repaired. This repair process is controlled by special genes. A mutation in a DNA repair gene such as Med1 can…
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- Rothmund-Thomson syndrome To go around and see a patient in a hospital or other in-patient setting.
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- Severe cyclonic storm A regionally specific name for a strong tropical cyclone in the North Indian Ocean. Other terms for precisely…
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- Q.n.s. On a lab report, q.n.s. (or qns or QNS) means Quantity Not Sufficient. Not enough blood, urine or whatever to…
- Relapsing fever An acute infection with recurrent episodes of fever caused by spirochetes of the genus Borrelia which are…
- Occupational Safety and Health, Nat'l Institut for Better known as NIOSH, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is a US Federal agency…
- Gross anatomy The study of the form of structures that can be seen with the naked eye, as opposed to microscopic anatomy…
- Female pelvis The lower part of the abdomen located between the hip bones in the female. There are significant differences…
- Gastrointestinal tract The tube that extends from the mouth to the anus in which the movement of muscles and release of hormones and…