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Cilia
The fine hairlike projections from certain cells such as those in the respiratory tract that sweep in unison and help to sweep away fluids and particles. Some single-celled organisms use the rhythmical motion of cilia for locomotion. Cilia…
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Show more- BSL-2 Biosafety level 2. A level of biosafety considered appropriate for agents that can cause human disease, but…
- Three day fever See: Sandfly fever
- Annexins The annexins are a family of proteins first described in 1990. All of the annexin proteins share the property…
- Vaccination, DT DT (diphtheria and tetanus) vaccine does not protect from pertussis and is usually reserved for individuals…
- Premature beat See: Extrasystole
- Variant angina Angina: Chest pain due to coronary artery spasm, a sudden constriction of a coronary artery (one of the…
- Orgasmic inhibition See: Anorgasmia
- Quality adjusted life year (QALY) A year of life adjusted for its quality or its value. A year in perfect health is considered equal to 1.0…
- Gas, intestinal The complaint referred to as 'intestinal gas' is a common one and the discomfort can be quite significant…
- ASOT Antistreptolysin O Titer. A blood test that looks for antibodies to the streptococcus A bacteria. Also…
- Jackson Pratt drain See: JP drain
- Bextra D>NOTE: April 7, 2005, Pfizer agreed to suspend sales and marketing of Bextra in the U.S., pending further…