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Integrin
One of a large and very important family of adhesion molecules that promote stable interactions between cells and their environment. The integrins also act as cellular sensor and signaling molecules. Integrins contain two types of subunits…
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Show more- Excessive daytime sleepiness A neurological disorder in which there is a sudden recurrent uncontrollable compulsion to sleep. Excessive…
- VSD A Ventricular Septal Defect, a hole in the septum (the wall) between the lower chambers of the heart (the…
- Malignant giant cell tumor A type of bone tumor characterized by massive destruction of bone near the end (epiphysis) of a long bone…
- Nail dysgenesis and hypodontia A genetic disorder characterized by abnormalities of the nails (nail dysgenesis) and the absence of several…
- Flail chest When enough ribs are broken (usually from a crush injury) to compromise the rigidity of the chest wall. On…
- Inguinal Having to do with the groin.
- Micturition syncope The temporary loss of consciousness upon urinating. (Syncope is the temporary loss of consciousness or, in…
- Periappendiceal Near the appendix. Perforation of the appendix can lead to a periappendiceal abscess (a collection of pus…
- Syndrome, dengue shock A syndrome due to the dengue virus that tends to affect children under 10, causing abdominal pain, hemorrhage…
- Gestalt therapy A psychotherapeutic concept that stresses understanding mental processes as holistic entities (gestalts)…
- Lupus in pregnancy Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) during pregnancy, a high-risk situation. The high risks are to both the…
- Goiter, toxic multinodular Condition in which the thyroid gland contains multiple lumps (nodules) that are overactive and produce excess…