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Show more- Euphenics Literally meaning 'normal appearing,' euphenics aims to improve the outcome of a genetic disease by altering…
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura A 'wastepaper basket' for those cases of immune thrombocytopenic purpura whose cause is still unknown. See…
- LP (lumbar puncture) Also known as a spinal tap, an LP is a procedure whereby spinal fluid is removed from the spinal canal for…
- Coprolith See: Fecalith
- Genetic testing Tests done for clinical genetic purposes. Genetic tests may be done for diverse purposes pertaining to…
- Small calorie (Calorie) A type of lung cancer in which the cells appear small and round under the microscope. Also called oat cell…
- Serration A finely notching like that along the cutting edge of a saw. The serratus muscles take their name from their…
- Y chromosome The sex chromosome found together with an X chromosome in most normal males. Once thought to be a genetic…
- Test, eye chart This test measures how well you see at various distances. The eye chart itself -- the usual one is called…
- Resistance, insulin See: Insulin resistance
- Infection, opportunistic An infection that occurs because of a weakened immune system. Opportunistic infections are a particular…
- Dursban An insecticide that has adverse neurological effects. Known alternatively as chlorpyrifos. Dursban causes…