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Pulmonary tuberculosis
See: Tuberculosis, pulmonary.
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- Mutation, null A mutation (a change) in a gene that leads to its not being transcribed into RNA and/or translated into a…
- Dura mater Literally, hard mother (in Latin). The outermost, toughest, and most fibrous of the three membranes…
- Naturalistic study A type of study in which the researcher very carefully observes and records some behavior or phenomenon…
- Plexus, brachial See: Brachial plexus
- Adverse reaction In pharmacology, any unexpected or dangerous reaction to a drug. An unwanted effect caused by the…
- Cholelithiasis 1. The presence of stones in the gallbladder or common bile duct. 2. The process of formation of such stones…
- Burn, first degree A superficial burn with similar characteristics to a typical sun burn. The skin is red in color and sensation…
- Innervate To supply with nerves. It is a little known fact that the cornea is the most densely innervated tissue in the…
- DMD (dystonia musculorum deformans) Also called torsion dystonia, this is a rare, generalized dystonia (a state of abnormal -- either excessive…