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Library, arrayed
In genetics, arrayed libraries of DNA clones are used for many purposes, including screening for a specific gene or genomic region of interest as well as for physical mapping. An arrayed library consists of (in technical terms) individual…
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- Immunization, MMR The standard vaccine given to prevent measles, mumps and rubella (German measles). The MMR vaccine is now…
- IGT The Indian Health Service, a part of the US Public Health Service within the US Department of Health and…
- Intestinal obstruction Blockage of the intestine by infolding (intussusception), malformation, tumor, digestive problems, a foreign…
- Enema, barium See: Barium enema
- Valve, mitral One of the four valves of the heart, the mitral valve is situated between the left atrium and the left…
- Adiponectin A protein hormone produced and secreted exclusively by adipocytes (fat cells) that regulates the metabolism…
- XP Xeroderma pigmentosum
- Pyarthrosis Infectious arthritis. Pyarthrosis is typically caused by a bacterial infection in the joint. Diagnosis is…
- Embryonic hemoglobin Hemoglobin E, the normal embryonic hemoglobin, the main type of hemoglobin found in the human embryo. The E…
- Gray syndrome See: Gray baby syndrome
- Biofeedback A method of treatment that uses monitors to feed back to patients physiological information of which they are…