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Shinbone
The larger of the two bones in the lower leg (the smaller one being the fibula). The shinbone is anatomically known as the tibia. 'Tibia' is a Latin word meaning both shinbone and flute. It is thought that 'tibia' refers to both the bone…
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- Ion channel A protein that acts as a pore in a cell membrane and permits the selective passage of ions (such as potassium…
- Macrophage inhibitory cytokine 1 See: MIC-1
- Arenavirus One of a family of viruses called Arenaviridae whose members are generally associated with diseases…
- Pachyonychia Elephant nail, a fingernail or toenail that is abnormally thick. From the Greek pachys, thick + onyx, nail =…
- ELBW Stands for extremely low birth weight. An ELBW baby is one born very prematurely weighing between 401 and…
- Lancet, The A weekly medical journal headquartered in London. Published uninterruptedly and with the same title since…
- Tactile Having to do with touch
- Euphoria Elevated mood. Euphoria is a desirable and natural occurrence when it results from happy or exciting events…
- Carcinogen A substance or agent that causes cancer. Related terms include the adjective 'carcinogenic' and the nouns…