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- Inheritance, holandric Inheritance of genes on the Y chromosome. Since only males normally have a Y chromosome, Y-linked genes can…
- Adult acne Popular name for rosacea. For more information, see: Rosacea
- Fetoscope (1) A flexible fiberoptic device used to view or operate upon a fetus within the womb (to do fetal…
- Hemolytic Referring to hemolysis, the destruction of red blood cells which leads to the release of hemoglobin from…
- DRRS See: Okihiro syndrome
- Iatrapistic A lack of faith in doctors. Entirely from the Greek: 'iatr-' indicating a relationship to a physician or…
- Appendix A small outpouching from the beginning of the large intestine (the ascending colon). Formally called the…
- Proprioception The ability to sense stimuli arising within the body. Even if you are blindfolded, you know through…
- Lingelsheimia A group of bacteria named after W. von Lingelsheim. Now known as Acinetobacter. See: Acinetobacter
- Emboli Something that travels through the bloodstream, lodges in a blood vessel and blocks it. Examples of emboli…
- Cyte A genetic term referring to the visual appearance of a chromosome when stained and examined under a…