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Yerba mate
A stimulant beverage similar to tea, very popular in South America, brewed from the dried leaves and stemlets of a member of the holly family known botanically as Ilex paraguayensis. Despite claims to the contrary, Yerba mate does contain…
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Show more- FBLN5 The gene encoding the protein known as fibulin 5. See: Fibulin 5
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension See: Pulmonary hypertension
- Immune tolerance A state of unresponsiveness to a specific antigen or group of antigens to which a person is normally…
- ARS Acute radiation syndrome
- Hybridization, in situ The use of a DNA or RNA probe to detect the complementary sequence. In situ hybridization is like all nucleic…
- MND Motor neuron disease
- Tritiated Containing atoms of tritium (hydrogen-3) in the place of hydrogen (H) in a molecule. See also: Tritiated…
- Plan B Brand name for a progestin-only emergency contraceptive designed to prevent pregnancy within 72 hours after a…
- Antiviral An agent that kills a virus or that suppresses its ability to replicate and, hence, inhibits its capability…
- Allogeneic Taken from different individuals of the same species. Two or more individuals are said to be allogeneic to…
- Perinatal Pertaining to the period immediately before and after birth. The perinatal period is defined in diverse ways…
- Fragile X tremor/ataxia syndrome Abbreviated FXTAS (pronounced fax-tass). A progressive neurological disorder that strikes men over age 50 and…