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Mouth mirror
A little mirror on a rod that is used to examine the teeth and other structures within the mouth
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- COMT Abbreviation for catechol-O-methyltransferase
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- Vaccine, influenza The influenza (flu) vaccine is recommended for persons at high risk for serious complications from influenza…
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- Electrophoresis A process by which molecules (such as proteins, DNA, or RNA fragments) can be separated according to size and…
- Pigment A substance that gives color to tissue. Pigments are responsible for the color of skin, eyes, and hair