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Genome, Drosophila
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- Genomics The study of genes and their function. Genomics aims to understand the structure of the genome, including the…
- Bursitis, aseptic A bursa is a closed fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues…
- Forceps, obstetrical An instrument designed as an aid in the vaginal delivery of a baby. Forceps may be used to ease delivery or…
- Drug, sulfa One of the sulfonamides, the sulfa-related antibiotics which are used to treat bacterial and some fungal…
- Immunogenetics The genetics (inheritance) of the immune response. For example, the study of the Rh, ABO and other blood…
- Phenomenon, phantom limb See Phantom limb syndrome
- Helper cell A type of T cell that participates in the immune response by recognizing foreign antigens and secreting…
- Superficial See: Melanoma, superficial spreading.
- Sikimitoxin Poisonous substance found in the Japanese star anise, which is also called sikimi
- Children of the dark Term applied sometimes to children with xeroderma pigmentosum, a genetic disease with such extraordinary…