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Ejaculate
To ejaculate is to release semen during an orgasm in a male. The ejaculate (used as a noun) is the semen.
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- Scanning electron microscope Abbreviated SEM. A microscope in which a finely focused beam of electrons is scanned across a specimen, and…
- Test, CEA CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) is a protein found in many types of cells but associated with tumors and the…
- Colitis Inflammation of the large intestine (the colon). There are many forms of colitis, including ulcerative…
- Bummed out Slang term for depression. For more, see: Depression
- Transplantation genetics The field of biology and medicine relating to the genes that govern the acceptance or rejection of a…
- Proteinuria Excess protein in the urine. Some protein is normal in the urine. Too much means protein is leaking through…
- Karyotype, spectral (SKY) Karyotype, spectral (SKY): A visualization of all of the chromosomes in the genome all together with each…
- Tartar Tartar is the hardened product of longstanding plaque accumulating minerals from the saliva and foods. Plaque…
- Cell, rod A type of specialized light-sensitive cell (photoreceptor) in the retina of the eye that provides side vision…
- Difficult urination See: Dysuria
- Rounds The act of seeing patients in the hospital or another in-patient setting. After doing his hospital rounds…