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C2 (cervical vertebra)
C2 is the symbol for the second cervical vertebra, which is also called the axis. It is so-named because the uppermost cervical vertebra (called the atlas) rotates about the odontoid process of the second cervical vertebra. The joint…
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- Pelvis, android There are significant differences in the anatomy of the pelvis in the female and male. The android or male…
- Aphasia Aphasia: One in a group of speech disorders in which there is a defect or loss of the power of expression by…
- Disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary (COPD) Any disorder that persistently obstructs bronchial airflow. COPD mainly involves two related diseases --…
- African-American See: African American
- Full gene sequence The complete order of bases in a gene. This order determines which protein a gene will produce
- Fugue state The complete order of bases in a gene. This order determines which protein a gene will produce.
- CVS 1. Chorionic villus sampling, a procedure for first-trimester prenatal diagnosis. 2. Cyclic vomiting…
- LHRH agonist A compound that is similar to LHRH (luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone) in structure and is able to act…
- Cyst, thyroglossal See: Thyroglossal cyst
- Alkaptonuria Alkaptonuria: A genetic metabolic disorder due to deficiency of the enzyme homogentisic acid (HGA)…