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Garlic
A perennial herb of the lily family cultivated for its pungent, edible bulbs. Garlic has been used with the intention of lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. Allergic reactions, skin inflammation, and stomach upset have been reported…
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Show more- Suicide and sexual orientation High rates of suicide have consistently been reported among homosexuals, particularly among adolescents and…
- Myoclonic seizure A seizure characterized by jerking (myoclonic) movements of a muscle or muscle group, without loss of…
- Encephalitis, arboviral See: Arboviral encephalitis
- Maternal myasthenia gravis Myasthenia gravis: The presence of myasthenia gravis in a pregnant woman. Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune…
- LP (lumbar puncture) Also known as a spinal tap, an LP is a procedure whereby spinal fluid is removed from the spinal canal for…
- Miticide An agent, usually a chemical, that kills mites. This class of pesticides is large and includes antibiotic…
- Nitrogen Element number 7, a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is biologically important. Nitrogen is a…
- Oral contraceptive A birth control pill taken by mouth. Most oral contraceptives include both estrogen and progesterone. When…
- Gland, sweat The sweat (sudoriferous) glands are small tubular structures situated within and under the skin (in the…
- Down-regulation See: Downregulation
- Proximal See: Myotonic dystrophy type 2.
- Plumbism Another name for lead poisoning.