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Human genome
All of the DNA that a person possesses. The human genome is made up of all of the DNA in our chromosomes as well as that in our mitochondria. (Each of us has, in fact, two genomes -- a large chromosomal genome and a much smaller…
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- Wheat weevil See: Granary weevil
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- Esophagoscopy Examination of the esophagus using a thin, lighted instrument
- Colpo- A group of diagnostic and therapeutic disciplines that are used together with conventional medicine. An…
- Stargardt disease An hereditary eye disease that is one of the most frequent causes of macular degeneration in childhood. (The…
- Altitude sickness >If possible, don't fly or drive to high altitude. Start below 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) and walk up. >If…
- Lightheadedness A feeling you are 'going to faint.' Lightheadedness is medically distinct from dizziness, unsteadiness, and…
- Acute abdomen The abrupt (acute) onset of abdominal pain. A potential medical emergency, an acute abdomen may reflect a…
- Sitophilus granarius See: Granary weevil
- Truncate To shorten, to cut short. A malformation (birth defect) may truncate a limb. A mutation may create a stop…
- Syncope, vasodepressor The temporary loss of consciousness in a particular kind of situation. (Syncope is temporary loss of…