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Perspiration
1) The secretion of fluid by the sweat (sudoriferous) glands. These small, tubular glands are situated within the skin, as well as in the subcutaneous tissue under it. They discharge their fluid through tiny openings in the surface of the…
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- Differentiation 1 The process by which cells become progressively more specialized; a normal process through which cells…
- Drug, antiprotozoal Something that destroys protozoa or inhibits their growth and ability to reproduce. A few of the protozoa of…
- International normalized ratio An international unit (IU) is an internationally accepted amount of a substance. This type of measure is used…
- Thyroglossal cyst A fluid-filled sac present at birth in the midline of the neck. A thyroglossal cyst is a congenital…
- Sleep drug Any drug used to help sleep. Most prescription sleep drugs are sedative hypnotic agents. They include Valium…
- Juncture In anatomy, a place where two or more structures join; a joint. From the Latin jungere, to join
- Inch In length, 1/12th of foot or 1/36 of a yard or, metrically, 2.54 centimeters. The inch, along with the foot…
- Scrape An abrasion or cut caused by something rubbing roughly against the skin. To treat scrape, wash the area with…
- Naproxen Naproxen: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for the management of mild to moderate pain…
- Repetitive stress injury Stress injury: A type of injury from recurrent stress, often associated with the heavy use of computers…
- Beverly Hills diet The Beverly Hills diet is a weight loss plan based upon the premise that eating certain fruits leads to…