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- Human cloning Human cloning for the purposes of creating a human being. Also called human reproductive cloning. The…
- Jackson Pratt drain See: JP drain
- Bone Bone is the substance that forms the skeleton of the body. It is composed chiefly of calcium phosphate and…
- Aerosol 1. In general, a fine mist or spray which contains minute particles.2. In medicine, a spray administered by a…
- Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia, for short.) A group of bacteria found in soil and water that are often resistant to common…
- Reflex, let down The let down reflex of the mother is an involuntary reflex during breastfeeding which causes the milk to flow…
- Decompression, biliary See: Biliary decompression
- HHV-7 Human herpesvirus 7
- Dummy In science experiments, a substance without any active ingredient, a placebo. In the UK, a pacifier: an…
- Sickness, motion Motion sickness is a very common disturbance of the inner ear that is caused by repeated motion such as from…
- Fat requirements, infant Fat in human milk provides 30%-35% of the total daily caloric needs for a growing infant. Manufacturers of…