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Show more- Gene duplication An extra copy of a gene. Gene duplication is a key mechanism in evolution. Once a gene is duplicated, the…
- Arrhythmias, atrial Abnormal heart rhythm due to electrical disturbances in the atria (the upper chambers of the heart) or the AV…
- Genitalia, ambiguous See: Ambiguous genitalia
- Testicles The testicles (also called testes or gonads) are the male sex glands. They are located behind the penis in a…
- Cotinine The major metabolite (breakdown product) of nicotine. Exposure to nicotine can be measured by analyzing the…
- PA-C Physician Assistant - Certified
- CT colography See: Virtual colonoscopy
- Electrophysiologic study of the heart A test of the electrical conduction system of the heart (the system that generates the heart beat)…
- Creatine A compound the body synthesizes (makes) and then utilizes to store energy. The storage of energy occurs when…
- Transsexual A person who desires or has achieved transsexualism. See transsexualism
- Rheumatism, generalized Rheumatism affecting many and diverse parts of the body, such as fibromyalgia
- FUO (Fever of Unknown Origin) Nothing more nor less than a "boil" with a fancy name. A boil is a collection of pus. Antibiotics are often…