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Indifferent gonad
In embryonic life, the gonad in males and females is initially identical. This gonad is said to be 'indifferent' before it differentiates into a definitive testis or ovary. An indifferent gonad becomes a testis if the embryo has a Y…
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- Virology The study of viruses
- White blood cell One of the cells the body makes to help fight infections. There are several types of white blood cells…
- Carbo-loading An eating routine used by some athletes that involves downing large amounts of carbohydrates several days…
- Glucose, fasting blood Glucose, fasting blood: A method for learning how much glucose (sugar) there is in a blood sample taken after…
- Multiple miscarriage More than one miscarriage for a woman. In multiple miscarriages, there is about a 5 percent chance that one…
- Epidural hematoma A hematoma between the cranium (skull) and the brain's tissue-like covering, which is known as the dura…
- Gene, marker A detectable genetic trait or segment of DNA that can be identified and tracked. A marker gene can serve as a…
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