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- Northern blot A technique in molecular biology, used mainly to separate and identify pieces of RNA. Called a Northern blot…
- Helminthology, medical See: Medical helminthology
- Level 1 biosafety >Level 1 -- This level applies to agents that do not ordinarily cause human disease. >Level 2 -- This level…
- Palate, soft The muscular part of the roof of the mouth. The soft palate is directly behind the hard palate. It lacks bone…
- Crease, single transverse palmar See: Simian crease
- Collateral knee ligament, medial The knee joint is surrounded by a joint capsule with ligaments strapping the inside and outside of the joint…
- Puberty Puberty: A complex biologic and psychologic process involving sexual development, accelerated growth, and…
- Electrophysiologic retinal testing Testing done to diagnose specific disorders of the retina, including inherited retinal diseases, the effects…