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Antisense DNA
DNA normally has two strands, i.e., the sense strand and the antisense strand. In double-stranded DNA, only one strand codes for the RNA that is translated into protein. This DNA strand is referred to as the antisense strand. The strand…
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- Thyroglobulin A protein found in the thyroid gland. Some thyroglobulin can be found in the blood, and this amount may be…
- Headache, migraine See migraine headache.
- Intraocular In the eye. The intraocular pressure is the pressure within the eye
- Heart disease, rheumatic Heart damage caused by rheumatic fever. Treatment is by preventing reinfection with strep and by treating…
- Bag of waters Popular name for the amniotic sac together with the amniotic fluid within it. The amniotic sac is formed by…
- Mouth, dry See: Dry mouth
- Sensorium The totality of those parts of the brain that receive, process and interpret sensory stimuli. The sensorium…
- Stage of dilatation The part of labor when the cervix dilates fully (to 10 centimeters). Also called the first stage of labor
- Alagille syndrome Also known as arteriohepatic dysplasia, this is a genetic disorder characterized by jaundice in the newborn…
- Oculocutaneous albinism See: Albinism, oculocutaneous
- Carbolic acid A synonym of phenol. In dilute solution, an antimicrobial agent. First used to clean wounds and dress them by…