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Toluidine
A chemical compound implicated, along with aniline, in the causation of bladder cancer. Aniline and o-toluidine -- both compounds are aromatic amines -- are used in the manufacture of a variety of dyes, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and…
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- Nail furrows See: Beau's lines
- MCAT The Medical College Admissions Test, a test that is required of all applicants to medical school in the U.S…
- Amino acid, branched-chain One of the amino acids that has a branch chain, namely, Leucine, isoleucine, and valine
- Pneumosilicosis See: Silicosis
- Amsler grid While conducting an eye examination, the eye care professional may ask the patient to look at an Amsler grid…
- Test, glucose tolerance A blood test done to make the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. The test may also be done for other purposes…
- Reaven syndrome See: Metabolic syndrome
- Gulf War syndrome A highly controversial syndrome involving a constellation of illnesses experienced by 5,000 to 80,000…
- Zona pellucida The strong membrane that forms around an ovum as it develops in the ovary. The membrane remains in place…
- Polio vaccine, inactivated See: Polio vaccine, inactivated.
- Newborn intensive care unit An intensive care unit designed for premature and ill newborn babies. Abbreviated NICU. Also called a…