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DNA technology, recombinant
A series of procedures used to join together (recombine) DNA segments. A recombinant DNA molecule is constructed (recombined) from segments from 2 or more different DNA molecules. Under certain conditions, a recombinant DNA molecule can…
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- Syphilis, congenital The third stage of syphilis, in which the syphilis spirochetes infect the brain and other organs of the body…
- Karyokinesis During cell division, the process of partition of a cell's nucleus into the daughter cells. See also…
- Hematochezia Bright red blood in the stool, usually from the lower gastrointestinal tract -- the colon or rectum -- or…
- Sonata Sonorous brand name for the sedative hypnotic drug generically known as zaleplon, used for sleep. For more…
- Demulcent Soothing. The word 'demulcent' comes from the Latin verb, 'demulcere' meaning 'to caress.' Something that is…
- T4 Thyroxine, a thyroid hormone. The number 4 is sometimes in subscript
- Lymph gland See Lymph node
- Chemical terrorism Terrorism using chemical agents. These chemical agents are poisonous gases, liquids or solids that have toxic…
- Stone, tonsil A tiny stone (calculus) in the tonsils. These stones, called tonsilloliths, are found within little pockets…
- Obverse The opposite, the opposite side, the counterpart. For example, mania is thought of as the obverse of…
- RXT Medical abbreviation for radiotherapy