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Creatine
A compound the body synthesizes (makes) and then utilizes to store energy. The storage of energy occurs when phosphate molecules are attached to creatine to create creatine phosphate. Creatine phosphate is capable of donating phosphate to…
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- PARK7 Familial Parkinson disease type 7
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- Abrin A phytotoxin (plant poison) found in the seeds of a plant called the rosary pea or jequirity pea. These seeds…
- Gametophobia An abnormal and persistent fear of being married. Sufferers of gametophobia experience undue anxiety even…
- Breast augmentation Breast augmentation: Enlargement of the breasts. Augmentation of the breast typically consists of insertion…
- Anotia No ear. The term 'anotia' usually refers to congenital (from birth) absence of the external ear, the auricle…
- Myocardial infarction A heart attack. Abbreviated MI. The term 'myocardial infarction' focuses on the myocardium (the heart muscle)…
- La Montagne, John (1945-2004) Medical scientist and administrator who helped develop numerous vaccines and made significant…