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BLAST
Abbreviation for Basic Local Alignment Search Tool, a computer program that identifies homologous genes in different organisms (such as worms, the fruit fly, mice, and humans). Homologous genes are genes in different species that share…
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- Ayurveda India's traditional, natural system of medicine that has been practiced for more than 5,000 years. Ayurveda…
- Cell, helper A type of T cell that participates in the immune response by recognizing foreign antigens and secreting…
- American Association of Dermatology One of a multitude of professional societies in the health arena. The AMA (the American Medical Association)…
- Transformation, genetic A process by which the genetic material carried by an individual cell is altered by the incorporation of…
- Sequence, conserved A base sequence in a DNA molecule (or an amino acid sequence in a protein) that has remained essentially…
- Hypermobility syndrome Hypermobility syndrome: A common benign childhood condition involving hypermobile joints (that can move…
- Leishmaniasis Leishmaniasis: Diseases due to the parasite called Leishmania involving the organs (kala-azar) or the skin…
- Chen, Zhong Wei (1929-2004) Chinese surgeon considered the 'father of replantation.' Dr. Chen was the first to reattach a…
- Laser coagulation The coagulation (clotting) of tissue using a laser. A coagulation laser produces light in the visible green…
- Community-acquired infection An infection acquired in the community. In contrast to a nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infection
- Cushingoid Having the constellation of symptoms and signs caused by an excess of cortisol hormone: that is, Cushing…