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Metabolomics
The global analysis of metabolites, small molecules generated in the process of metabolism. See also: Metabonomics
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- Immunization, hepatitis A See: Hepatitis A immunization
- PIGF Placental growth factor
- Spine 1) The column of bone known as the vertebral column, which surrounds and protects the spinal cord. The spine…
- RPR test Rapid plasma reagin, a blood test for syphilis that looks for an antibody that is present in the bloodstream…
- Rehab Short for Rehabilitation
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- Tic disorder A disorder characterized by the presence of tics. If both motor and vocal tics are present for more than six…