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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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CARDIA Study
Coronary Artery Risk Development In Young Adults (CARDIA). A study designed to increase understanding of contributors to changes in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors during the critical years of transition from adolescence through…
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Show more- EFEMP1 A gene that encodes a protein with the long, complex name of EGF-containing fibulin-like extracellular matrix…
- Recombinant DNA technology A series of procedures used to join together (recombine) DNA segments. A recombinant DNA molecule is…
- PA (posteroanterior) In anatomy, PA stands for posteroanterior: from back-to-front. For example, a PA X-ray of the chest is taken…
- Gland, lacrimal See: Lacrimal gland
- Tonic-clonic seizure The classic type of epileptic seizure consisting of two phases to a tonic-clonic seizure -- the tonic phase…
- Durable power of attorney This is a type of advance medical directive in which legal documents provide the power of attorney to another…
- Accessory nerve The eleventh cranial nerve, which emerges from the skull and receives an additional (accessory) root from the…
- Ova Plural form of ovum
- Gregarious parasite A parasite whose nutritional requirements permit several to many of them to live simultaneously in or on the…
- Bulbourethral gland Also called Cowper's gland. A pea-sized gland in the male located behind and to the side of the urethra that…
- Aortic dissection Aortic dissection: A progressive tear in the aorta. The inner lining (intima) of the aorta tears and blood…
- Septum, atrial The wall between the two upper chambers (the right and left atrium) of the heart