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Laser, argon
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- AQP Aquaporin
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- Genomics The study of genes and their function. Genomics aims to understand the structure of the genome, including the…
- Xanthomatosis A condition in which fatty deposits occur in various parts of the body. These fatty deposits are called…
- Carcinoma, basal cell Carcinoma, basal cell: The most common type of skin cancer, a disease in which the cancer cells resemble the…
- Medication, anticoagulant A drug that is used as a 'blood-thinner' to prevent the formation of blood clots and to maintain open blood…
- Talc A very soft, soapy-feeling mineral that is a silicate of magnesium, sometimes with small amounts of aluminum…
- Eyes, spots in front of the Also known as 'floaters', blurry spots that drift in front of the eyes but do not block vision. The blur is…
- Yeast infection Yeast infection: Overgrowth of yeast can affect the skin (yeast rash), mouth (thrush), digestive tract…
- Fingernail A fingernail is produced by living skin cells in the finger. A fingernail consists of several parts including…