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Immune complex
A cluster of interlocking antigens and antibodies forming a large network of molecules. Also called an antigen-antibody complex
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- Artery A vessel that carries blood high in oxygen content away from the heart to the farthest reaches of the body…
- Anaprox See: Naproxen
- Amyloid Any of a number of complex proteins that are deposited in tissues and that share selected laboratory features…
- Albright syndrome Tough white fibrous tissue. The tunica albuginea of the testis, for example, is the layer of dense whitish…
- Third degree burn See: Burn, third degree
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- Wax dip A treatment for the symptoms of joint and muscle conditions, such as arthritis, that consists of melted…
- Surgeon A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity by operative or manual methods. A medical doctor…
- Anatomical position The position with the body erect with the arms at the sides and the palms forward. The anatomical position is…