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Agonist, LHRH
A compound that is similar to LHRH (luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone) in structure and is able to it performs its action(s). Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone is a naturally occurring hormone that controls sex hormones in both men…
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Show more- Lateral epicondylitis See: Tennis elbow
- Syndrome, antiphospholipid antibody An immune disorder characterized by the presence of abnormal antibodies in the blood associated with abnormal…
- Sociopath A term once used for someone with what is now called antisocial personality disorder
- Calor, dolor, rubor, and tumor Heat, pain, redness, and swelling. The four classical signs of inflammation, originally recorded by the Roman…
- Serratus anterior One of the serratus muscles of the back and thorax. The serrautus anterior originates from the lateral aspect…
- Koplik's spots Little spots inside the mouth that are highly characteristic of the early phase of measles (rubeola). The…
- Epsom salt Magnesium sulfate. Known as Epsom salt because it was originally extracted from the mineral-rich water of…
- Neuropathy, hypoglossal See: Hypoglossal neuropathy
- Thyroxine Abbreviated T4. A hormone made by the thyroid gland that has four iodine molecules attached to its molecular…
- Forceps, obstetrical An instrument designed as an aid in the vaginal delivery of a baby. Forceps may be used to ease delivery or…
- Cortical Having to do with the cortex, the outer portion of an organ. The outer portion of the adrenal gland is called…
- Gastroesophageal Pertaining to both the stomach and the esophagus, as in the gastroesophageal junction, the place where the…