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Beta cell, pancreatic
A type of cell in the pancreas (the organ of the digestive system located behind the stomach). Within the pancreas, the beta cells are located in areas called the islets of Langerhans. They constitute the predominant type of cell in the…
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- KUB Kidney, ureter, and bladder
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- Xanax See: Alprazolam
- Aldosteronism Overproduction of the hormone aldosterone from the cortex (the outer layer) of the adrenal gland or a tumor…
- Esophagoscopy Examination of the esophagus using a thin, lighted instrument
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- Perionychium The tissue surrounding the nail, whether it be a fingernail or a toenail, including the tissue bordering the…
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