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Rice rat
A rodent capable of carrying the types of hantavirus that cause HPS (hantavirus pulmonary syndrome) in the US. The rice rat measures 5 to 6 inches for the head and body, plus a very long 4 to 7 inch tail. Rice rats sport short, soft…
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- Bisexual suicide risk High rates of suicide have consistently been reported among homosexuals, particularly among adolescents and…
- Ankle joint The ankle joint is complex. It is made up of two joints: the true ankle joint and the subtalar joint: > >The…
- Melasma Pigmentation of the face, most commonly on the malar area (the upper cheek), bridge of nose, forehead, and…
- Depigmentation Loss of color (pigment) from the skin, mucous membranes, hair, or retina of the eye. The color of the skin…
- Lecithinase See: Phospholipase
- Uric acid A breakdown product of purines that are part of many foods. In gout, there are frequently, but not always…
- Paleolithic diet The Paleolithic diet is a weight loss plan based upon the premise of consuming only those foods available…
- Hepatic- A combining form used before a vowel to indicate a relationship to a hepatic duct or the liver. From the…
- Brachmann-de Lange syndrome See: de Lange syndrome
- SDF-1 An intensely itchy rash due to contact with the tiny thimble jellyfish (Linuche unguiculata). These jellyfish…