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Proline. See also: Amino acid symbols
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- Medulla, adrenal The inner portion of adrenal gland. (The outer portion is the adrenal cortex). The adrenal medulla makes…
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- Proteins, G These molecules have been described as 'biological traffic lights.' Located inside the cell, G proteins are…
- Gastric banding A surgically implanted device used to help a person lose weight. In a surgical procedure, a band is placed…
- Activated leukocyte cell adhesion molecule See: ALCAM
- Mask, oxygen A mask that covers the mouth and nose, and is hooked up to an oxygen tank. It delivers oxygen directly to the…
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