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Meiotic
Pertaining to meiosis (the process of germ cell formation).
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- Tag, preauricular A common minor anomaly, this is a rudimentary tag of ear tissue. It often contains a core of cartilage. The…
- Cannula Simply a slender tube that can be inserted into a body cavity or duct. During the insertion of the cannula…
- DXM Dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant, sometimes misused as a recreational drug
- Synovial fluid The slippery fluid that lubricates joints and provides nutrients to the cartilage. Also known as the synovia
- Injury, hangman (Hangman's fracture) Injury to one of the two crescent-shaped cartilage pads between the two joints formed by the femur (the thigh…
- Gene, transporter A gene that allows drugs to enter cells or, in some cases, acts to keep them out. Transporter genes may…
- Foreskin and glans, inflammation of the In the uncircumcised male, balanitis (inflammation of the glans, the rounded head of the penis) and posthitis…
- Sternal rib One of the first 7 pairs of ribs. A rib is said to be a 'sternal' rib or a 'true' rib if it attaches to the…
- Rhinitis Chronic Inflammation of the nose that goes on for weeks to months which is different from 'a cold', and may be caused…
- Baylisascaris Infection by the raccoon roundworm. Baylisascaris procyonis is found commonly in raccoons. When infective…
- Ulcer, gastric A hole in the lining of the stomach corroded by the acidic digestive juices which are secreted by the stomach…