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Malariology
The study of malaria. Someone who is versed in malariology is a malariologist
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- Gene-expression profiling A genomic technique that based on the fact that only a fraction of the genes encoded in the genome of a cell…
- Metabolic diseases, inherited Also called inborn errors of metabolism, these are heritable (genetic) disorders of biochemistry. Examples…
- Adverse reaction In pharmacology, any unexpected or dangerous reaction to a drug. An unwanted effect caused by the…
- Capsule of Glisson See Glisson's capsule
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- Classic typhus See: Typhus, epidemic
- PET scan The popular name (and abbreviation) of Positron Emission Tomography
- Magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging (MRSI) A noninvasive imaging method that provides information about cellular activity (metabolic…
- Nephrolithiasis The process of forming a kidney stone, a stone in the kidney (or lower down in the urinary tract). Kidney…
- Barotrauma, sinus See: Sinus barotrauma