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Gap junction
An organized collections of protein channels in cell membranes that allows ions and small molecules to pass between adjacent cells. The protein channels that make up gap junctions consist of two connexons. One connexon resides in the…
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- Myocyte, cardiac See: Cardiac myocyte
- Cranium The upper portion of the skull, which protects the brain. The bones of the cranium include the frontal…
- Transmission distortion Distortion in the transmission of genes or chromosomes to the offspring, resulting in a significant…
- Disease, new variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Abbreviated nvCJD. A human disease thought due to the same infectious agent as bovine spongiform…
- Flail chest When enough ribs are broken (usually from a crush injury) to compromise the rigidity of the chest wall. On…
- Amnion A thin membrane surrounding the fetus during pregnancy. The amnion is the inner of the two fetal membranes…
- Eruptive xanthoma The sudden eruption on the skin of crops of pink papules (firm pea-sized bumps) with a creamy center. They…
- Clavus Synonymous with corns. The word 'clavus' is the Latin word for nail
- Anatomy The study of form. Gross anatomy involves structures that can be seen with the naked eye. It is as opposed to…
- Mumps in pregnancy Mumps vaccination is not recommended during or shortly before pregnancy because it is a live attenuated…
- Drug test An examination of biologic material (such as urine, hair, saliva, or sweat) to detect the presence of…