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- Microscope, simple A microscope that has a single converging lens (or a combination of lenses that function optically as a…
- Membranous glomerulonephritis See: Membranous nephropathy
- Ileal pouch A surgically created chamber made up of a portion of the lower part of the ileum, the last (lowest) part of…
- Pneumococcal immunization Vaccination to help prevent infection by Streptococcus pneumoniae, also known as the pneumococcus bacterium…
- CC chemokine receptor 5 See: CCR5
- Laryngoscopy Examination of the larynx with a mirror (indirect laryngoscopy) or with a laryngoscope (direct laryngoscopy)…
- Biosafety level A specific combination of work practices, safety equipment, and facilities which are designed to minimize the…
- Abstemious Marked by restraint, especially in the consumption of food or alcohol. From the Latin prefix 'abs-,' meaning…
- Premature contraction See: Extrasystole
- PARK6 Familial Parkinson disease type 6
- Chemical menopause Menopause: Menopause induced by chemotherapy or other chemicals or medications. Chemical menopause is a type…