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Granular leukocyte
>Neutrophils have 'neutral' subtle granules; >Eosinophils have prominent granules that stain readily with the acid dye eosin; and >Basophils have prominent granules that stain readily basic (non acidic) dyes. This classification dates back…
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- ETM1 A gene for essential tremor, uncontrollable shaking of the hands and head and sometimes other parts of the…
- Gottron sign A scaly, patchy redness over the knuckles seen in patients with dermatomyositis, an inflammatory muscle…
- Avulsion Tearing away. A nerve can be avulsed by an injury, as can part of a bone.
- Bowel disorders and fiber Fiber: High fiber diets help delay the progression of diverticulosis and, at least, reduce the bouts of…
- Poisoning, mercury The metallic element mercury is poisonous to humans. Mercury poisoning can occur in both acute and chronic…
- Interleukin-2 A type of interleukin, a chemical messenger, a substance that can improve the body's response to disease. It…
- Disease, Legg-Perthes See Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
- Connexon A special type of protein composed of an assembly of six subunits that are called connexins. A connexon of…
- Bronchoscope A thin, flexible instrument used to view the air passages of the lung
- Undulate To have a wavy border or form. Also, to rise and fall like a wave. For example, the border of a wound may…
- Coffin-Lowry syndrome An X-linked form of mental retardation in which the affected males have short stature and characteristic…