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- Isoflavone A type of plant estrogen (phytoestrogen) found chiefly in soybeans
- Monosodium glutamate MSG, a sodium salt of the amino acid glutamic acid that enhances the flavor of certain foods. Originally…
- Dermatographism A common form of hives that follows the repeated stroking, rubbing or scratching of the skin, or when…
- Emesis Vomiting. An emesis basin is usually kept handy for surgery patients recovering from general anesthesia since…
- Leukemia, acute lymphoblastic See: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
- Aleut health See: Artic health
- Estimated date of confinement (EDC) The due date or estimated calendar date when a baby will be born
- Wesil See: Weasand
- Chromosome 11 childhood leukemia A new type of childhood leukemia in which a piece of chromosome 11 has been translocated (broken off and…
- Compound 118 Trade name of the insecticide aldrin. See: Aldrin and dieldrin
- D & C Dilatation and curettage, a minor operation in which the cervix is expanded enough (dilatation) to permit the…