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Dendritic
Referring to a dendrite, a short arm-like protuberance from a nerve cell (a neuron). Dendrites from neurons next to one another are tipped by synapses (tiny transmitters and receivers for chemical messages between the cells). The word…
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- Amok A syndrome first reported in the Malay people, usually male, consisting of a period of brooding followed by a…
- MMR Stands for the measles, mumps, rubella vaccine. The MMR vaccine is now given in two dosages. The first should…
- Hyoglossus The muscle that permits the tongue to be held on the floor of the mouth
- Greenstick fracture A fracture in which one side of a bone is broken while the other is bent (like a green stick). NTER>
- Uracil (U) A nucleotide base and one member of the A-U (adenine-uracil) base pair in RNA. The other base pair in RNA is…
- Cloning The process of making a clone, a genetically identical copy. Cloning can refer to the technique of producing…
- Pelvis, female See: Female pelvis
- Somatic cell nuclear transfer The transfer of the nucleus from a somatic cell into an egg from which the nucleus has been removed
- ADA (American Diabetes Association) The American Diabetes Association (ADA) provides the following introduction: 'The American Diabetes…