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Resting phase
More appropriately called interphase. The interval in the cell cycle between two cell divisions when the individual chromosomes cannot be distinguished, interphase was once thought to be the resting phase but it is far from a time of rest…
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- Peutz-Jeghers syndrome A cancer genetic disorder characterized by freckle-like spots on the lips, mouth and fingers and polyps in…
- Carcinoma in situ, squamous cell An early stage of skin cancer. Also known as Bowen's disease. This is a tumor that develops from the squamous…
- LASIK LASIK: Abbreviation standing for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, a kind of laser eye surgery designed…
- TIA See Transient ischemic attack
- Acetabulum The cup-shaped socket of the hip joint. In fact, in Latin an 'acetabulum' is cup, a vinegar cup. The…
- Demulcent Soothing. The word 'demulcent' comes from the Latin verb, 'demulcere' meaning 'to caress.' Something that is…
- PV Stands for polycythemia vera, a condition characterized by overproduction (proliferation) of red blood cells…
- Ommaya reservoir A device implanted under the scalp that is used to deliver anticancer drugs to the cerebrospinal fluid, the…
- Alkaline phosphatase An enzyme made in the liver, bone, and the placenta and normally present in high concentrations in growing…