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Anti-infective
Something capable of acting against infection, by inhibiting the spread of an infectious agent or by killing the infectious agent outright. Anti-infective is a general term that encompasses antibacterials, antibiotics, antifungals…
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- Training, cross Doing two or more aerobic activities such as jogging, bicycling, and swimming on a regular basis
- Nat'l Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Y Diseases (NIDDK): One of the National Institutes of Health in the U.S., the NIDDK has a multisystem name…
- RNA, transfer In cooperation with the ribosomes, transfer RNA brings (transfers) activated amino acids into position along…
- Fracture, open A fracture in which the bone is sticking through the skin. Also called a compound fracture. NTER> A fracture…
- Giardia lamblia Giardia lamblia: A parasite responsible for a contagious form of diarrhea. The parasite is most commonly…
- Mycoplasma The mycoplasma are a very large group of bacteria. There are more than 70 types. Mycoplasma hominis and…
- Crisis, midlife See: Midlife crisis
- Transforming growth factor (TGF) One of several proteins secreted by transformed cells that can stimulate the growth of normal cells…
- Cow genome See: Bovine genome
- Shock, anaphylactic A life-threatening allergic reaction characterized by a swelling of body tissues including the throat…
- Retinoid Retinol is vitamin A. Carotene compounds (found, for example, in egg yolk, butter and cream) are gradually…