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Zinc finger
A finger-shaped fold in a protein that permits it to interact with DNA and RNA. The fold is created by the binding of specific amino acids in the protein to a zinc atom. Zinc-finger proteins regulate the expression of genes as well as…
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- Bayes' theorem See: Bayes theorem
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- Coronavirus An agent that inhibits the action of the enzyme cox-1 (cyclooxygenase-1). The common anti-inflammatory drugs…
- Teratogen, coumadin as The anticoagulant ('blood- thinner') coumadin is a known teratogen, an agent that can disturb the development…
- Eczema, dyshidrotic Irritation of the skin on the palms of hands and soles of the feet characterized by clear, deep blisters that…
- Tumor registry Recorded information about the status of patients with tumors. Although a registry was originally the place…
- Measles Measles: An acute and highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes…
- Thoracolumbosacral orthosis (TLSO) One of the two main types of braces used to correct the lateral (sideways) curve of the spine in scoliosis…
- Transsexual A person who desires or has achieved transsexualism. See transsexualism