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Neurosteroid
A brain steroid, a molecule structurally similar to cortisone, progesterone and the gonadal hormones. Neurosteroids play a role in controlling anxiety and depression. Antidepressant drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors…
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- Parentalism A parent's attitude of dominance over one or more children. For example, a parent stating 'I'm the boss…
- Endotracheal tube A flexible plastic tube that is put in the mouth and then down into the trachea (the airway). The doctor…
- Gene, regulatory A gene that regulates the expression of other genes. A regulatory gene is a nosy gene whose prime…
- Synovial chondromatosis A disorder of a joint featuring a change of the normal joint lining (synovium) tissue's cellular structure to…
- Seizure, centrencephalic See: Grand mal
- Gene-expression profiling A genomic technique that based on the fact that only a fraction of the genes encoded in the genome of a cell…
- Insinuate In the biomedical sciences, to introduce slowly, through a winding or narrow passage, or by a persistent…
- Flu vaccine Flu vaccine: The flu vaccination (influenza) is recommended for persons at high risk for serious…
- Q.2h On a prescription, every two hours
- Vertebra, first cervical The first cervical (neck) vertebra is called the atlas. It supports the head. The atlas bone is named for the…
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Global Initiativ See: GOLD