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Crime scene investigation
The use of physical evidence at the scene of the crime and the use of deductive and inductive reasoning to gain knowledge of the events surrounding the crime. Crime scene investigation is multidisciplinary and involves a systematic search…
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Show more- Histo- Literally, tissue compatibility. With full histocompatibility between a donor and recipient, tissue can be…
- PGF Placental growth factor
- Chylomicron A small fat globule composed of protein and lipid (fat). Chylomicrons are found in the blood and lymphatic…
- Ba The symbol for barium
- Amsler grid While conducting an eye examination, the eye care professional may ask the patient to look at an Amsler grid…
- Thiamine Vitamin B1. Thiamine (vitamin B1) acts as a coenzyme in the metabolism of the body. Deficiency of thiamine…
- Antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity An immune response in which antibody, by coating target cells, makes them vulnerable to attack by immune…
- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) The combination therapy of estrogen plus progestogen, termed hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Estrogen…
- Weight loss Weight loss is a decrease in body weight resulting from either voluntary (diet, exercise) or involuntary…
- Female gonad The female gonad, the ovary or 'egg sac', is one of a pair of reproductive glands in women. They are located…
- Diabetic macular edema Edema: Swelling of the retina in diabetes mellitus due to leaking of fluid from blood vessels within the…
- Flu, avian See: Avian influenza