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A vaccine against hepatitis B (hep B) to stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies against the hep B virus.
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- DNA repair pathway The sequence of steps in the repair of DNA. Each step is governed by an enzyme.
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- Aleve See: Naproxen
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- Acne Our Acne Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Acne Acne: Localized…
- Swallowing syncope The temporary loss of consciousness upon swallowing. Syncope is the temporary loss of consciousness or, in…
- Sagittal A crucial large vein that goes over the top of the skull from front to back and then splits to take blood…
- Nephrosis, lipoid See: Minimal change disease
- Pacemaker, artificial A device that uses electrical impulses to regulate the heart rhythm or to reproduce that rhythm. An internal…