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Microdosimetry
A technique for measuring the microscopic distribution of energy, useful with different types of radiation. Microdosimetry provides the scientific underpinnings for the measurement of radiation. It is vitally important to both radiation…
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- Fungus A single-celled or multicellular organism. Fungi can be true pathogens (such as histoplasmosis and…
- HMPS Hereditary mixed polyposis syndrome
- Cataract A clouding of the lens of the eye. The normally clear aspirin-sized lens of the eye starts to become cloudy…
- Muscular dystrophy, congenital A form of muscular dystrophy that is present at birth. Various types of congenital MD have been identified…
- Abortifacient A substance that causes pregnancy to end prematurely and causes an abortion
- Lochia The fluid that weeps from the vagina for a week or so after delivery of a baby. At first the lochia is…
- Sphenoid 1. Shaped like a wedge. 2. Relating to the sphenoid bone (which is wedge-shaped)
- Prospective study A study in which the subjects are identified and then followed forward in time
- HHV-1 Human herpesvirus 1. A herpes virus that causes cold sores and fever blisters in and around the mouth. Here…
- Enterovirus A virus that enters the body through the gastrointestinal tract and thrives there, often moving on to attack…
- Gingivitis, ulcerative This is trench mouth, a progressive painful infection with ulceration, swelling and sloughing off of dead…