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Congenital arthrogryposis
Nonprogressive congenital contractures that develop before birth and are evident at birth (congenital). The contractures are characterized by reduced mobility of many (multiple) joints. Congenital arthrogryposis is also called…
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- Mastocyte A mast cell
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- Speech therapy The treatment of speech and communication disorders. The approach used depends on the disorder. It may…
- Common acute lymphocytic leukemia antigen (CALLA) A cell surface enzyme with neutral metalloendopeptidase activity that serves as a marker for the…
- Werner-His disease Named for the German physician Heinrich Werner (who did not describe Werner's premature aging syndrome) and…
- Gene expression The translation of information encoded in a gene into protein or RNA. Expressed genes include genes that are…
- CD40 A receptor molecule on the cell surface of all mature B cells (B lymphocytes), most B-cell malignancies, and…
- Fat requirements, infant Fat in human milk provides 30%-35% of the total daily caloric needs for a growing infant. Manufacturers of…
- Globus hystericus The sensation of having a lump in the throat when there is nothing there. Sometimes simply called globus…