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Genome, cow
See: Bovine genome
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- Carpal tunnel release A surgical procedure to relieve pressure exerted on the median nerve within the carpal tunnel (the carpal…
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- Hemiparesis Weakness on one side of the body.
- Anesthetic, general An anesthetic that puts the person to sleep
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