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Resting phase
More appropriately called interphase. The interval in the cell cycle between two cell divisions when the individual chromosomes cannot be distinguished, interphase was once thought to be the resting phase but it is far from a time of rest…
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- Lithium carbonate See: Lithium
- Olivae The olives, twin structures in the brain
- Adoption medicine Medicine for the adopted child, including pre-adoption counseling and evaluation based on a child's medical…
- Pregnancy symptoms Pregnancy symptoms: A symptom or sign of pregnancy. These symptoms and signs depend upon the time in…
- Midwife, certified See: Certified midwife
- Rosacea Rosacea: A chronic skin disease that affects the middle third of the face with persistent redness over the…
- Atelectasis, secondary See: Secondary atelectasis
- Carotenemia Temporary yellowing of the skin due to excessive beta carotene in the diet. The offending substance, beta…
- Prostate cancer Prostate cancer: An uncontrolled (malignant) growth of cells in the prostate gland which is located at the…
- Mechanical ventilation Use of a machine called a ventilator or respirator to improve the exchange of air between the lungs and the…