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Quintox
Trade name of the insecticide dieldrin. See: Aldrin and dieldrin
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- Groin In anatomy, the area where the upper thigh meets the trunk. More precisely, the fold or depression marking…
- Menstrual Pertaining to menstruation (the menses), as in last menstrual period, menstrual cramps, menstrual cycle, and…
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- Zooparasite A living parasite, such as a worm or protozoa
- Submandibular gland The second largest of the three major salivary glands. It is located deep to the mandible (jaw bone).
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