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Antiatherogenic mutation
A genetic mutation that protects against atherogenesis, the formation of atheromas (plaques) in arteries. Antiatherogenic mutations include CETP deficiency (cholesterol ester transfer protein deficiency) and familial hypobetalipoproteinemia
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- Ureter A tube that carries urine down from the kidney to the bladder. There are normally two kidneys so there are…
- Onychodystrophy Malformation of the nails
- Radio frequency identification (RFID) A system for remotely storing and retrieving data. An RFID tag may be a little sticker that can be…
- Insecticide A chemical used specifically to kill or control the growth of insects. Certain insecticides have been banned…