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Relaxin
A hormone produced during pregnancy that facilitates the birth process by causing a softening and lengthening of the cervix and the pubic symphysis (the place where the pubic bones come together). Relaxin also inhibits contractions of the…
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- Soper, Fred L. (1893-1977) American physician, epidemiologist and public health administrator. Soper won a Lasker Award in…
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- Am Symbol for americium
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