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Cognitive therapy
A relatively short-term form of psychotherapy based on the concept that the way we think about things affects how we feel emotionally. Cognitive therapy focuses on present thinking, behavior, and communication rather than on past…
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Show more- Y map The array of genes on the Y chromosome. Once thought to be a genetic wasteland, the Y now is known to contain…
- Naturopathic Pertaining to naturopathy
- Placental growth factor A type of vascular endothelial growth factor. Placental growth factor is expressed not only in placental…
- Hydrocephalus, acquired Hydrocephalus due to a postnatal cause, something that happened sometime after birth
- Nephrogenic rest A fragment of embryonic tissue in the kidney retained after the period of embryonic development. Nephrogenic…
- Hox gene One of a subgroup of homeobox genes that are found in clusters on the genes of vertebrates. These are…
- Gingivitis, necrotizing This is trench mouth, a progressive painful infection with ulceration, swelling and sloughing off of dead…
- Hyperplasia, endometrial A condition characterized by overgrowth of the lining of the uterus. Hyperplasia means overgrowth. The…
- Breast abscess A local accumulation of pus within the breast due to infection. Symptoms may include painful local swelling…
- Amalgam In dentistry, an alloy of mercury, silver, tin, etc. used in dental restorations
- Cancer of the pancreas See: Pancreatic cancer
- Oxyhemoglobin The oxygen-loaded form of hemoglobin, the predominant protein in red blood cells. Hemoglobin is a protein…