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Transgenic
Having genetic material (DNA) from another species. This term can be applied to an organism that has genes from another organism. It is understood that the foreign genes are in the transgenic animal's germ-cell DNA and so can be…
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- Anus The opening of the rectum to the outside of the body. The word 'anus' comes straight from the Latin. It…
- Viral hepatitis Viral hepatitis: Viral hepatitis is liver inflammation caused by viruses. Specific hepatitis viruses have…
- Retrospective diagnosis See: Retrodiagnosis
- Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) A substance made by cells that stimulates new blood vessel formation, a mitogen for vascular endothelial…
- Enteric-coated Coated with a material that permits transit through the stomach to the small intestine before the medication…
- Parasitemia The presence of a parasite in the blood. For example, malarial parasitemia. Parasitemia is analogous to…
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome A type of compression neuropathy (nerve disease due to compression of the nerve) in the ankle and foot…
- Endochondral bone Any bone that develops in and replaces cartilage. The cartilage is partially or entirely destroyed by the…