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Schistosome
A parasitic trematode worm contracted from infested water that is capable of causing liver, gastrointestinal tract and bladder disease. There are three main species of these trematode worms (flukes) -- Schistosoma haematobium, Schistosoma…
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Show more- Functional genomics The function of each gene in the genome. Functional genomics is the study of genes, their resulting proteins…
- Temple An area just behind and to the side of the forehead and the eye, above the side of the check bone (the…
- Cancer, uterine See: Uterine cancer
- Acrocentric chromosome A chromosome (one of the microscopically visible carriers of the genetic material DNA) with its centromere…
- Drug, anti-infective Something capable of acting against infection, by inhibiting the spread of an infectious agent or by killing…
- Johnny A hospital gown. A johnny is a short collarless gown that ties in the back, worn by patients being examined…
- Swallower In the drug trade, an individual used as a drug courier. Also called a body packer. See: Body packer
- Status epilepticus An epileptic seizure that lasts more than 30 minutes; a constant or near-constant state of having seizures…
- Genitalia The male and female reproductive organs. The genitalia include internal structures such as the ovary, and…
- Tibial muscular dystrophy See: Muscular dystrophy, tibial
- Varicosity 1. An enlarged and tortuous vein, artery, or lymphatic vessel. 2. Specifically, a varicose vein
- Ataxia-telangiectasia A progressive neurodegenerative genetic disease characterized by cerebellar ataxia (incoordination and lack…