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- X (in genetics) Although the letter X can be used as a symbol in various ways (such as with X-rays, the X-axis of a graph…
- Vaginitis, atrophic Thinning of the lining (the endothelium) of the vagina due to decreased production of estrogen. This may…
- Zygote The cell formed by the union of a male sex cell (a sperm) and a female sex cell (an ovum). The zygote…
- Syndrome, burning mouth An intense burning sensation on the tongue, often at the tip of the tongue. The burning mouth syndrome tends…
- Mollaret meningitis Benign recurrent aseptic meningitis. The cause of Mollaret meningitis is not known. Mollaret meningitis is…
- Defibrillator, implantable cardiac A device put within the body that is designed to recognize certain types of abnormal heart rhythms…
- Autosomal dominant hereditary spastic paraplegia A degenerative disorder of nerves with progressive spasticity of the legs. Abbreviated as AD-HSP. Spasticity…
- Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase-activating protein ALOX5AP. See: FLAP
- Hookworm An intestinal parasite that usually causes diarrhea or cramps. Heavy infestation with hookworm can be serious…
- Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Inst. E of (NIDCR): One of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the U.S., the NIDCR is for dental and other…
- Hangman's fracture A broken neck involving a fracture of an upper cervical vertebra similar to the injury suffered in death by…