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Emetic
Something that causes emesis, that makes you want to vomit. For example, ipecac is an emetic. From the Greek emein (to vomit), from the Indo-European root wem- (to vomit), the source of the words such as wamble (to feel nauseated) and…
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- Proprioception The ability to sense stimuli arising within the body. Even if you are blindfolded, you know through…
- Reproductive cells The eggs and sperm are the reproductive cells. Each mature reproductive cell is haploid in that it has a…
- Emergency contraception The prevention of pregnancy after unprotected vaginal intercourse. Emergency contraception may use drugs…
- Intrafallopian A term meaning 'within the fallopian tube.' There are two fallopian tubes in female mammals, including human…
- Myringotomy A surgically placed tiny incision in the eardrum. Any fluid behind the eardrum can then drain and usually…
- Connexon A special type of protein composed of an assembly of six subunits that are called connexins. A connexon of…
- Elastin A protein that coil and recoils like a spring within the elastic fibers of connective tissue and accounts for…
- Host 1. The organism from which a parasite obtains its nutrition and/or shelter.2. An organism or cell culture in…
- Hormone, follicle-stimulating (FSH) A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that controls estrogen production by the ovaries