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HMPS
Hereditary mixed polyposis syndrome
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Show more- Binocular diplopia See: Diplopia, binocular
- Perineal Of or relating to the perineum
- Gene mapping The process of determining the relative positions of genes on a chromosome (or another piece of DNA) and the…
- Assisted suicide Suicide: The deliberate hastening of death by a terminally ill patient with assistance from a doctor, family…
- Storm supplies kit The onshore rush of sea or lake water caused primarily by the high winds that are associated with a…
- Genome, mouse All of the genetic information contained in the laboratory mouse (Mus musculus). The genomes of particular…
- Antitoxin An antibody capable of destroying microorganisms including viruses and bacteria. An antitoxin provides…
- Brain malleability See Neuroplasticity
- Syndrome, Conn Overproduction of the hormone aldosterone (pronounced al-do-ster-one) by a tumor that contains tissue…
- Phobia An unreasonable sort of fear that can cause avoidance and panic. Phobias are a relatively common type of…
- Inflammation A basic way in which the body reacts to infection, irritation or other injury, the key feature being redness…
- Morphology 1. Literally, the study of form. The study of structure. 2. The form itself, as of an organ or part of the…