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- Doula 1. A non-medical assistant in childbirth. A doula is not the father but is usually a woman who is experienced…
- Pork tapeworm infection Known medically as cysticercosis, an infection caused by Taenia solium (the pork tapeworm). Infection occurs…
- Leukocytosis Increase in the number of white blood cells.
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- Brazelton newborn test A widely used test of the newborn baby as to their neurologic status and developmental progress. The…
- Alkaptonuria Alkaptonuria: A genetic metabolic disorder due to deficiency of the enzyme homogentisic acid (HGA)…
- Gynecology The branch of medicine particularly concerned with the health of the female organs of reproduction and…
- Carpal bone One of the wrist bones. There are eight carpal bones that are arranged in two rows. The carpal bones…
- Molecular phylogenetics The determination of the rates and patterns of change occurring in DNA and proteins in order to reconstruct…
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