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- Chromosome inversion A basic type of chromosome rearrangement. A segment that does not include the centromere (and so is…
- Crotch A nonmedical term in common usage for the region where the legs come together, the place where the lower…
- Gtt. Abbreviation meaning drops (from the Latin 'guttae', drops). One of a number of hallowed abbreviations of…
- Fear of socializing Ial phobia): Excessive fear of embarrassment in social situations that is extremely intrusive and can have…
- Percentile The percentage of individuals in a group who have achieved a certain quantity (such as height, weight, and…
- Vertebral arch A circle of bone around the canal through which the spinal cord passes. A vertebral arch is composed of a…