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Ames, Bruce N.
American biochemist and geneticist (1928-) who developed the Ames test for chemical mutagens. Ames attended Cornell University from 1946 to 1950, receiving his B.A. degree in chemistry/biochemistry. He then moved to the California…
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- Atloaxoid joint The joint between the atlas and axis bones. The atlas is the first cervical (neck) vertebra which is just…
- Isochromosome An abnormal chromosome with two identical arms due to duplication of one arm and loss of the other arm…
- Principal investigator In biomedical research, the person who directs a research project or program. The principal investigator (the…
- Xenoantigen An antigen that is found in more than one species. An antigen is something that is capable of inducing an…
- Nerve, abducent A small motor nerve that has one task: to supply a muscle called the lateral rectus muscle that moves the eye…
- Hyperplasia, benign prostatic A condition characterized by overgrowth of the lining of the uterus. Hyperplasia means overgrowth. The…
- Popcorn worker's lung A form of bronchiolitis obliterans, a severe obstructive lung disease, in workers who mix and package…
- Excess selenium Too much selenium (selenosis) which may cause reversible balding and brittle nails, give a garlic odor to the…
- Antielastase An inhibitor of the action of the enzyme elastase. Alpha-1 antitrypsin is an antielastase. Also called an…
- Vesicant A substance that causes tissue blistering. A blister agent. Also called a vesicatory.Vesicants are highly…