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Synchronic study
A study done at a single point in time rather than over the course of a period of time (longitudinally)
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- Cell, B See B cell
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- Heterokaryon A cell with two separate nuclei formed by the experimental fusion of two genetically different cells…
- Ciguatoxin A seafood toxin that is acquired by eating fish that have consumed toxic single-celled marine organisms…
- Syndactyly, cutaneous A condition in which fingers or toes are joined together, and the joining involves only the skin, not the…
- Blood count The calculated number of white or red blood cells (WBCs or RBCs) in a cubic millimeter of blood
- Bilateral pneumonia See: Pneumonia, bilateral
- Iodine, radioactive An isotope of the chemical element iodine that is radioactive. Radioactive iodine is used in diagnostic tests…
- Nail grooves See: Beau's lines
- Coccygeal vertebrae The coccyx, the small tail-like bone at the bottom of the spine near the anus, is made up of 3-5 (average of…
- Anorgasmia Failure to achieve orgasm (climax) during sexual intercourse. Anorgasmia can result from many causes…