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Polypeptide
A peptide consisting of 2 or more amino acids. Amino acids make up polypeptides which, in turn, make up proteins
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- Psychology, social The study of the mind and mental processes, particularly as regards social interactions, focusing on the ways…
- Glutathione S-transferase, omega-1 See: Glutathione S-transferase omega-1
- Stilling-Turk-Duane syndrome See: Duane syndrome
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- Hernia, diaphragmatic Hernia: Passage of a loop of bowel through the diaphragm muscle. This type of hernia occurs as the bowel from…
- Alkalosis A dangerous decrease in the normal acidity of the blood. There is too much base in the blood and body. This…
- Anger An emotional state that may range in intensity from mild irritation to intense fury and rage. Anger has…
- Great pox Syphilis. An old name to distinguish it from the smallpox