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Gene transfer
The insertion of unrelated genetic information in the form of DNA into cells. There are different reasons to do gene transfer. Perhaps foremost among these reasons is the treatment of diseases using gene transfer to supply patients with…
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Show more- Agoraphobia Agoraphobia: An abnormal and persistent fear of public places or open areas, especially those from which…
- Branchial cleft cyst Also called a branchial cyst, this is a cavity that is a remnant from embryologic development present at…
- Tetralogy of Fallot A combination of four heart defects that are present together at birth, accounting for about 10% of all…
- Ventricles 1, The right ventricle and the left ventricle, the lower two chambers of the heart. 2. Two or more of the…
- Contact eczema A localized reaction that includes redness, itching, and burning where the skin has come into contact with an…
- Tritium Hydrogen-3, an isotope of hydrogen. Tritium is a long-lived weak emitter of radiation and can be easily…
- Syndemic A set of linked health problems involving two or more afflictions, interacting synergistically, and…
- Hyperbaric Pertaining to gas pressures greater than 1 atmosphere* of pressure. Also pertaining to solutions that are…
- Potassium excess Too much potassium in the blood, usually because of kidney impairment. This state is termed hyperkalemia. For…
- Varco See: Varco, Richard L.
- Tocolytic agent A medication that can inhibit labor, slow down or halt the contractions of the uterus. Tocolytic agents are…
- Syndactyly, Poland A unique pattern of one- sided malformations characterized by a defect of the chest (pectoralis) muscle on…