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Gene-expression profiling
A genomic technique that based on the fact that only a fraction of the genes encoded in the genome of a cell are expressed by being transcribed into messenger RNA (mRNA). The complement of mRNAs in a cell largely dictates its complement of…
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Show more- Blepharoplasty Plastic surgery on the eyelids. Blepharoplasty may be done to correct ptosis (sagging eyelids), remove fatty…
- Eastern equine encephalitis Abbreviated EEE. A mosquito-born viral disease. The EEE virus normally is found in freshwater swamp birds and…
- Migraine aura Sensory phenomena that may occur before a migraine. Visual auras may include flashing lights, geometric…
- Adrenal gland One of a pair of small glands, each of which sits on top of one of the kidneys. The adrenal is made up of an…
- Anorgasmy Or anorgasmia. Failure of a male or female to achieve an orgasm (climax) during sexual intercourse…
- Raynaud's disease Condition resulting in skin discoloration of the fingers and/or toes when a person is exposed to changes in…
- Grannycam See: Granny cam
- Generalized anxiety disorder Abbreviated GAD. A condition characterized by 6 months or more of chronic, exaggerated worry and tension that…
- Cranial nerve VIII The eighth cranial nerve is the vestibulocochlear nerve. The vestibulocochlear nerve is responsible for the…
- NCV Nerve conduction velocity. See: Nerve conduction velocity test
- Epiphysis The growth area near the end of a bone.
- Appendix perforation Rupture of appendix